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Saturday, October 19, 2019

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KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: Congratulations to Sergeant Doug Barwegen on his retirement!

"Congratulations to Sergeant Doug Barwegen on his retirement!

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2019

Local Government

COUNTY OF IROQUOIS: Requests for Proposals – Electricity

The Iroquois County Management Services Committee is seeking proposals from electricity suppliers for a two-year term.

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2019

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RIVERSIDE HEALTH CARE: A county wide full scale disaster drill will take place on Thursday, October 24th

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2019

A county wide full scale disaster drill will take place on Thursday, October 24th from 6:45 a.m.

Local Government

KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU: Drivers will need entry-level training prior to getting CDL or CDL upgrade

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

All drivers will need entry-level driver training before applying for a commercial driver’s license (CDL), upgrading a CDL or seeking certain endorsements, according to the Illinois Farm Bureau assistant director of transportation and infrastructure.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 8 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

Local Government

CITY OF KANKAKEE: Agape Community Outreach Mission (ACOM) offers new and gently-used clothing in their Interfaith Kids’ Closet

By Press release submission | Oct 11, 2019

Agape Community Outreach Mission (ACOM) offers new and gently-used clothing in their Interfaith Kids’ Closet located in Ashbury United Methodist Church in Kankakee.

Local Government

Rep. Parkhurst presents Local Business Spotlight

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 5, 2019

In keeping with her commitment of visiting a local business every month to highlight the importance of their place in the community, Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) visited with Stefan and Ari Frunze at their Stefari Café in September.

Local Government

KANKAKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Small wins

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2019

Small wins One of the basic tenets of community policing is that small wins over time creates success.

Local Government

KANKAKEE AREA YMCA: Active Older Adult Program Guide

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2019

Calling all adults age 55+!!!

Local Government

BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT: Create with Intent

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2019

Living with intention means living with purpose In this program you will learn how to cleanse, infuse your intent & recharge beautiful stones.

Local Government

KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: From the Office of the United States Attorney for the Central District of Illinois: ELDER FRAUD

By Press release submission | Oct 4, 2019

Over 13% of older Americans are a victim of financial fraud yearly, and lost time is lost money for all victims of fraud.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 23 days ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

From Will County Gazette

New candidate Wallace wants to bring 'morals, character, values' to 40th District Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | 24 days ago

Dr. Eric Wallace wants to return morality to the world of Illinois politics.

From Will County Gazette

Wallace to run for 40th District Senate seat

By Glenn Minnis | 24 days ago

Dr. Eric M. Wallace announced his run for the state Senate in the 40th District on Monday, setting up a challenge to three-time Democratic incumbent Toi Hutchinson (D-Olympia Fields) on a message of “rebuilding the moral fabric of our state.”

Local Government

BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT: *OOOey GOOey*

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2019

Join Ms. Ellie as she creates a messy, but memorable time!

Local Government

KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: There have been reports of the ‘Grandparent’ scam in our area

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2019

SCAM ALERT: There have been reports of the ‘Grandparent’ scam in our area.

Local Government

COUNTY OF IROQUOIS: Employment Opportunity – Circuit Clerk’s Office

By Press release submission | Sep 21, 2019

IROQUOIS COUNTY is looking for an energetic, motivated individual to fill our full-time clerical position in the Circuit Clerk’s office.

Local Government

Barickman co-sponsors river conservancy update

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 20, 2019

Co-sponsored by State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington), House Bill 2583 paves the way for river conservancy districts to update their names to more accurately reflect the areas that they represent.

Local Government

ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF KANKAKEE COUNTY: Urban Farmer honored by Illinois Chamber for economic impact

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2019

Congratulations to Manteno-based Urban Farmer and its founding partner Warren Ouwenga.