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October 23, 2024, Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Coat Drive: The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Coat Drive is collecting new coats, gloves, and hats. Drop off locations include Village of Bourbonnais (Building Inspector Office) and The Salvation Army of Kankakee. Coat collections begin Friday, October 25 th . ” Our hope this…

October 23, 2024, Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Toy Drive: The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Toy Drive is collecting new toys for children ages 0 – 15 years for Christmas. Drop off locations include The Salvation Army of Kankakee, Kia of Bradley, Bill Kay Honda, Bourbonnais and Kankakee Walmart, all Midland Bank…

Bourbonnais Police Welcome First Canine Bourbonnais, IL – The Bourbonnais Police Department announces its first canine unit will be officially sworn in at the Village of Bourbonnais Board Meeting next Monday, November 4, at 5:30 p.m., in the Municipal Center at 700 Main St. NW. Canine handler, Sergeant Tim Banks, has been a member of…

October 23, 2024, Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Thanksgiving Meal: The Salvation Army of Kankakee will be serving a Thanksgiving meal on Wednesday November 20 th from 12 pm to 2 pm at 148 N. Harrison Dr. Kankakee. The meal and entry are free. “The Salvation Army is proud to offer Thanksgiving…

Bourbonnais Announces Holiday Lighting Contest Bourbonnais, IL – The Village of Bourbonnais presents the fifth annual Holiday Homes & Holly Jolly Lighting Contest. The community event encourages residential outdoor festive lighting and decorations during the holiday season. An online map of all entry addresses will be available for public viewing December 6 through the 25.…

October 23, 2024 Press Release from the Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Red The Salvation Army of Kankakee’s Red Kettle Campaign is about to be in full swing in Kankakee County. Area locations include Walmart and Jewel in both Kankakee and Bourbonnais, along with Kroger, Hobby Lobby, Farm and Fleet, Big Lots and the Walgreen’s in…

PATH grant program helps health careers students succeed at KCC and throughout Illinois Date: Oct. 29, 2024   The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce (PATH) is a grant program which has helped 221 Kankakee Community College students in the last year. PATH is a statewide grant program that creates, supports, and expands…

KCC to host Veterans Day reception and recognition ceremony on November 7 Date: Oct. 29, 2024 Editor’s note: Members of the media are invited to attend the event. Photographs will be welcome. On Thursday, Nov. 7, Kankakee Community College will commemorate Veterans Day with a reception and recognition ceremony. The day will begin with a…

River Valley Special Recreation Foundation Hosts 8th Annual Great Mouse Race (Bradley, IL, October 25, 2024)– Tickets are now available for River Valley Special Recreation Foundation’s 8th Annual Great Mouse Race fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at 7:00 PM at the Kankakee Civic Auditorium (803 S 8th Avenue, Kankakee). If…