Kankakee, IL – According to the U.S. Fire Administration, more than 4,000 people a year die from a fire with majority of cases being reported as residential fires. October is fire prevention month. The Kankakee Fire Department is reminding residents prevention is key.

KANKAKEE, IL -  (October 23, 2020) – Strong Neighborhoods (SN) hosted a block party outside their Elm House this past Saturday for local residents in the second and sixth wards. Families and friends gathered across the block of 500 Elm Avenue enjoying food, games, vendors, a DJ, and more.

Kankakee, IL - Earlier this week, Governor Pritzker announced plans to start mitigation efforts for Region 7 which includes Kankakee and Will Counties.

Kankakee, IL – Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently announced a rolling seven day average of 8% or above for a COVID-19 test positivity rate for Region 7 (Kankakee and Will County) and Region 8 (Kane and DuPage County).

Kankakee, IL – Leaf pick up is now underway in the City of Kankakee and will run through Friday, December 4, 2020. Leaf crews will be in your area on your regular garbage day.

KANKAKEE, IL- (October 16, 2020) – In the midst of uncertain times, long-time staple of downtown breakfast and lunch, Lori’s Diner restaurant, is now under new ownership. Miguel Puebla has been a cook at Lori’s for 13 years and his passion for the restaurant does not go unnoticed.

Kankakee, IL – If you have headed down Court Street recently, you may have noticed more construction has begun on the East Side.

October 9, 2020- Kankakee, IL- Multiple law enforcement agencies in Kankakee County collaborated yesterday in a countywide effort to reduce crime, apprehend fugitives of the law and promote safety throughout Kankakee County by reducing violence.

KANKAKEE, IL - (October 9, 2020) – Doug Baum of Baum Investment Group LLC, has created a $1.5 million opportunity fund to invest into the City of Kankakee’s Riverfront Opportunity Zone.