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Sunday, December 15, 2019

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KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU: NLRS 'huge amount of work with multiple people pitching in'

Illinois reaps the benefit of state and local governments joined by a network of stakeholders to reduce nutrient losses in Illinois waterways, according to Lauren Lurkins, Illinois Farm Bureau director of environmental policy.

By Press release submission | Dec 1, 2019

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KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU: IFB, COUNTRY team up to host Agribusiness Seminars

As 2020 approaches, plenty of tools and updates exist to help farmers plan and prepare for a successful season.

By Press release submission | Dec 1, 2019

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CITY OF KANKAKEE: Congratulations to the graduates of the 2019 Citizen’s Police Academy class number 29!

By Press release submission | Dec 1, 2019

Congratulations to the graduates of the 2019 Citizen’s Police Academy class number 29!

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Congressional candidate Ives vows to assert her contempt for political corruption at the national level

By Glenn Minnis | 15 days ago

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is vowing to continue to be a thorn in the side of longtime Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

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Rep. Parkhurst condemns 'political oppression' that corruption forces taxpayers to endure

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 25, 2019

Retiring Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) laments the fact that her final year in Springfield has been tainted by scandal and only minimal progress toward ethics reform.

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KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: This Thanksgiving, be thankful for your seat belt

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

This Thanksgiving, be thankful for your seat belt: Thanksgiving is just around the corner.

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COUNTY OF IROQUOIS: Notice of Inviting Bids

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

Public notice is hereby given that the Emergency Telephone System Board of Iroquois County, Illinois is seeking bids on the installation of a Next Generation 9-1-1 compliant Geographic Information System Mapping (GIS) project.

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COUNTY OF IROQUOIS: 2020 Holiday Calendar and Meeting Schedule

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

2020 Holiday Calendar and Meeting Schedule

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CITY OF KANKAKEE: Kankakee Police Department has joined Neighbors by Ring!

By Press release submission | Nov 24, 2019

The Neighbors by Ring App was created to help keep neighborhoods safe and enhance the way law enforcement agencies directly communicate with the communities they serve.

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Rep. Parkhurst to run for judge after completing her first term

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) has announced she will not be seeking a second term in Springfield.

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KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU: IFB's ALOT program celebrates 40 years of influencing lives

By Press release submission | Nov 16, 2019

Forty years ago, a new program launched careers, influenced organizations and changed lives.

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Rep. Parkhurst announces she will not run for second term

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 15, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) has announced she will not be seeking a second term in Springfield.

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Rep. Bennett reintroduces bill on lobbying restrictions following former Rep. Arroyo's arrest

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

The list of Republican lawmakers demanding ethics reform in Springfield continues to grow.

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COUNTY OF IROQUOIS: Filing Dates for the March 17, 2019 Primary Election Candidates

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2019

Monday, November 25, 2019 is the first day for candidates of established political parties to file their nomination papers in the Iroquois County Clerk’s Office for the March 17, 2020 Primary Election.

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ECONOMIC ALLIANCE OF KANKAKEE COUNTY: Midwest Renewable Energy Association launches Solar Training Academy at Kankakee Community College

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2019

Beginning in January, Kankakee Community College is hosting a course that provides skills in the emerging field of solar installation.

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KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: Sheriff Mike Downey, and the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, is warning the community in regards to scams being reported in our area

By Press release submission | Nov 9, 2019

Sheriff Mike Downey, and the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, is warning the community in regards to scams being reported in our area

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Rep. Bennet visits One Earth Energy ethanol plant

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) recently spent a day of learning at an ethanol plant in his 106th District.

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WATSEKA PARK DISTRICT: “Dreaming About the Holidays”

By Press release submission | Nov 2, 2019

Help us fill the window again this year!

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BRADLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT: 2019 Haloween Sex Offender Map

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2019

In an effort to help keep our citizens safer and promote community awareness, the Bradley Police Department is sharing with everyone a link to our 2019 Haloween Sex Offender Map.

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WATSEKA PARK DISTRICT: Thank you to everyone that was a part of the Step, STAND, Salute “Character Still Counts” event

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2019

Thank you to everyone that was a part of the Step, STAND, Salute “Character Still Counts” event held this past weekend in Watseka.