The Earl D. Schoeffner Farm Museum in Momence has opened a Charles Dickens Christmas exhibit, which runs every Friday and Saturday through December from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Kankakee Valley Park District (KVPD) announced its 100th anniversary in a news release Wednesday, celebrating a century of parks, people, and progress.

The owner of Kankakee's latest restaurant addition, the New York City Deli, is targeting an April opening, however, much site work will first be in order.

Prospective students are invited to attend KCC Day at Kankakee Community College on Tuesday, Nov. 11.

Bourbonnais board adopts ordinance to purchase 2.19 acres of land from Olivet Nazarene University during Monday's meeting.

Manteno could soon collect short-term rental tax of 5% as it already does on its two hotels.

Through a ComEd grant, the 4th annual Kankakee Christmas Parade has sharply increased the prizes for the top three floats in the Dec. 13 event.

Candidates of established political parties delivered their petitions.

Fire departments, fire districts across the country are onboarding to the new National Emergency Reporting System.