It took a tie-breaking vote from Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong (Tuesday night). The Kankakee City Council approved an ordinance that subjects Kankakee businesses to a fine – if they don’t enforce the wearing of a mask by the...
The Region 7 positivity rate in Illinois is improved. The good news comes from the Illinois Department of Public Health. Region 7’s positivity rate has dropped from 8.8% last week to 7.4%. Region 7 includes Kankakee and Will...
One man is dead and a juvenile is facing charges after a shooting Monday night in Kankakee County. Sheriff’s Police report the shooting killed an Essex Township man. Details were sketchy. An investigation continues.
A press...
President Donald Trump signed an executive order August 11 allowing for what is touted as a Social Security Tax Holiday. It allows employees to NOT pay into SS from April 1 thru December 31 … However, the program, as explained by...
Ford County public health officials added another death to its totals for COVID-19 Tuesday. The county now has four persons who have died of the coronavirus. The death was the county’s second in a week linked to a long-term care...
Iroquois County Clerk Lisa Fancher was recognized today (Tuesday) for her ‘exemplary service’ over 22 years as Iroquois County Clerk & Auditor. She steps aside having announced her retirement earlier. Fancher served as County...
The search for a missing 62-year-old man is getting tense. And family and friends of David Franklin are growing very concerned. It’s been 3 weeks since Franklin was last seen. Franklin also has health problems. The family is...
Anyone entering a Illinois courthouse should be wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to an Illinois Supreme Court order. The state’s highest court issued an order Thursday including face masks in...
A Kankakee restaurant announced it will continue to offer indoor dining this week in defiance of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s latest COVID-19 restrictions for the region. Carlo’s Restaurant, a staple in Kankakee County since 1955...
