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A new poll shows Governor Pritzker's lead in the governor's race may be shrinking. An Emerson College, WGN-TV and The Hill survey of Illinois voters finds half of voters support Pritzker's re-election...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won't be appearing for an arraignment next week on new federal conspiracy charges involving AT&T. A federal judge yesterday approved a request by Madi...

A short press conference was held this morning to kick of the planned construction for a new sight for Kankakee County Animal Control. Animal Control Director Kari Laird said the new facility on Moone...

Next week may be Halloween, but sign-ups are already underway for the second annual Thanksgiving turkey give-away sponsored by Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis. Curtis says last years event was a big succe...

Another of those Secret Food Pantry mobile pop-up events is scheduled for this afternoon in the parking lot of the Bourbonnais Village Hall. This one runs from 1:30 til three. Organizers of the event ...

A Wilmington woman has been sentenced to 5 years in prison after pleading guilty in Grundy County Court to taking some 400 dollars in merchandise from a Morris Jewel Foods. 47 year old Tonya Veenstra ...

It's now easier for residents in the Hopkins Park area to get assistance with the heating bills. The Home Energy Assistance Program has opened a satellite office at Lorenzo R. Smith elementary School ...

With Halloween coming up next week, the Jasper County Sheriff's office is reminding parents to be on the lookout for what's commonly called Rainbow Fentanyl. The brightly colored pills come in a varie...

A Paxton man currently under arrest for allegedly, repeatedly, beating his girlfriend, sexually assaulting her and holding her in his home against her will in early September, is now in more trouble a...

The Manteno Police want area farmers to be aware of several recent thefts from tractors and combines. In a Facebook post, Manteno Police say someone is forcing their way into the farm equipment and is...