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Illinois public schools discuss the future of 2019-20 school year

Local Illinois schools are holding virtual meetings to discuss the future of the 2019-20 school year and preparing for the event that schools may not resume normal session on the set return date.

By Elle Johnson | Apr 7, 2020

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KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU: County Farm Bureaus spur medical PPE donations

By Press release submission | Apr 1, 2020

Bailey Conrady, Champaign County Farm Bureau assistant manager, followed a hunch and asked local hospitals about the need for critical personal protection equipment (PPE) for COVID-19 protection.

KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: Sheriff to Screen Visitors to Kankakee County Courthouse For Temperatures

By Press release submission | Apr 1, 2020

Effective immediately, Sheriff Mike Downey is screening all employees and visitors for temperatures prior to admittance at the Kankakee County Courthouse.

KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: Sheriff Downey Postpones Sheriff Sales

By Press release submission | Apr 1, 2020

Sheriff Downey Postpones Sheriff Sales

KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: Second Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Kankakee County Confirmed

By Press release submission | Mar 26, 2020

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed a second positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Kankakee County.

BOURBONNAIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: Village of Bourbonnais Covid-19 Update

By Press release submission | Mar 26, 2020

While we love seeing and serving our residents and business owners, as a precaution and to practice recommended social distancing, Village of Bourbonnais is now offering its administrative services through www.villageofbourbonnais.com.

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF KANKAKEE COUNTY: Kankakee Warms Up with Happy Monday Coffee Roasters’ AllCity Blend

By Press release submission | Mar 26, 2020

Amid the market shock of the COVID-19 novel coronavirus pandemic, Kankakee County’s small business community continues to innovate in a push toward recovery.

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Kankakee girl's lemonade stand bill clears Senate Public Health Committee

By Ethen Lieser | Mar 23, 2020

Lawmakers in Illinois are in agreement that a child’s lemonade stand should not be shut down because of the lack of proper permits.

RIVERSIDE HEALTH CARE: What's the difference between a cold, the flu, and coronavirus?

The severity of COVID-19 symptoms ranges from mild to severe.

KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: First Positive Case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Kankakee County Confirmed

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has confirmed the first positive case of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Kankakee County.

COUNTY OF IROQUOIS: Highway Department closure to the public

Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, the Highway Department will be closed to the general public until further notice.

COUNTY OF IROQUOIS: Iroquois County Administrative Center closure to the public

Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, the Iroquois County Administrative Center will be closed to the general public until further notice.

KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: Sheriff Downey Closes Detention Facilities to Public

In an effort to protect inmates in the Jerome Combs Detention Center & Kankakee County Detention Center, as well as staff and the general public from the current COVID 19 pandemic, Sheriff Mike Downey has announced the following changes in operations at both Kankakee County correctional facilities.

KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: Illinois Trust Act is Invalid and Unenforceable, Sheriffs Allege in Lawsuit

A group of four elected Illinois sheriffs Monday filed a joint lawsuit in U.S. District Court for Northern Illinois seeking a preliminary and eventually a permanent injunction against the Illinois Trust Act, a 2017 state statute that restricts the ability of law enforcement officers to coordinate with federal officials regarding the custody of illegal aliens.

RIVERSIDE HEALTH CARE: 2020 Heart Ball Rescheduled

Riverside Healthcare’s first priority is to care for the health of our community.

COUNTY OF IROQUOIS: Hauling Notice: March 16th through March 22nd, 2020

Hauling Notice: March 16th through March 22nd, 2020

Kankakee residents to weigh seven tax proposals on March 17 ballot

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 14, 2020

Residents in Kankakee County will have a lot to consider when they go to the polls on March 17.

Kankakee County sheriff blasts Pritzker's policy that helps undocumented felons evade ICE

By Joe Chen | Mar 14, 2020

Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey recently spoke out against a new policy that releases undocumented immigrants who served felony sentences from state prisons without first communicating the releases to law enforcement entities.