THE BOURBONNAIS PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES $1,025 SLICE OF LITERACY GRANT FROM THE PIZZA HUT FOUNDATION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 10/15/2026 The Pizza Hut Foundation, in partnership with the iconic Book It!® reading program, has awarded a $1,025 Slice of Literacy Grant to the Bourbonnais Public Library District, recognizing the organization’s outstanding commitment to promote literacy and…

MAYOR CURTIS TO APPOINT GARRICK KASPER AS KANKAKEE FIRE CHIEF PRESS RELEASE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR – Christopher W. Curtis City of Kankakee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 15, 2026 MAYOR CURTIS TO APPOINT GARRICK KASPER AS KANKAKEE FIRE CHIEF KANKAKEE, Illinois – Kankakee Mayor Christopher W. Curtis will appoint Garrick Kasper to the position of…

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…