The 10th Annual Great Mouse Race Returns to Kankakee! Kankakee, IL– October 9, 2026- The River Valley Special Recreation Foundation is excited to announce the 10th Annual Great Mouse Race, taking place Saturday, November 7th at the Bill Spriggs Civic Auditorium, 803 S. 8th Avenue, Kankakee. Doors open at 6:00 PM, and the races begin…

WGFA News Reporting Dear Community Partners, Please include WGFA and The Buckle on your media distribution list for news releases, public safety updates, closures, sports scores, schedule changes, and other community announcements. Social media is a valuable tool, but sending official information directly to local media helps reach a broader audience and supports accurate, timely…

Community Health Needs Assessment Survey COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY The Kankakee County Community Health Needs Assessment survey is now LIVE, and your feedback will help us better understand the needs, concerns, and priorities of our community. Whether you’ve lived here for years or just recently became part of our community, your voice can help…

Village of Bourbonnais Launches My BourbonnAid Mobile App New digital tool provides residents with a convenient way to connect Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais will officially launch My BourbonnAid, its new mobile app and online service request platform, Thursday, October 1. Available for Apple and Android devices, the free app provides residents with…

Bears Football Returns to Bourbonnais with Game Day at The Grove-Village announces community tailgate and free outdoor Bears vs. Packers game Oct. 11 Bourbonnais, IL – Bears football is returning to Bourbonnais – this time on the big screen. The Village of Bourbonnais invites football fans of all ages to Game Day at The Grove…