Aqua Illinois announces $40 million of infrastructure investments throughout Kankakee County
Aqua Illinois announces $40 million of infrastructure investments throughout Kankakee County
Oct 22, 2026Open source
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Kankakee, Illinois. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Kankakee. Associated ZIP codes: 60901.
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Largest-ever hailstone in Illinois history fell in Kankakee, officials confirm
Nearly six months after a devastating series of thunderstorms hammered Kankakee County, state officials have confirmed a new weather record from the event.
Sep 2, 2026Open source
Kankakee Community College, Joliet Junior College receive additional Illinois Secretary of State funding
Kankakee Community College, Joliet Junior College receive additional Illinois Secretary of State funding
Aug 18, 2026Open source
Kankakee native, Example Academy grad Morgan Baptist signs with Illinois basketball
Kankakee native, Example Academy grad Morgan Baptist signs with Illinois basketball
Jul 26, 2026Open source
Lincoln Williams’ family, Kankakee community celebrate his signing with Illinois basketball
Lincoln Williams’ family, Kankakee community celebrate his signing with Illinois basketball
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Defense says boyfriend ‘controlled and conditioned' woman charged in officer's killing
The woman charged in the murder of a Bradley, Illinois, police officer waited five years for her murder case to go on trial, and on Friday, it came within a...
Aug 8, 2026Open source
Trial begins for woman charged in murder of Bradley police officer in 2021 Jurors heard opening statements...
Jurors heard opening statements on Friday in the murder trial of a woman accused of helping kill a police sergeant in Bradley, Illinois, in 2021.
Aug 8, 2026Open source
Standouts to know ahead of Quad Cities-area state-qualifying track sectionals
Quad Cities stars Jordan Meeker, Avery Bradley, and Ameena Ross lead the postseason charge. These elite athletes aim for the podium at the upcoming Iowa and...
May 11, 2026Open source
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Region: Northern Illinois
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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