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Kankakee Boosts Economy with $226 Million Infrastructure Revamp Under Rebuild Illinois Program
Kankakee is experiencing a construction boom with the introduction of 11 major projects as part of the Rebuild Illinois capital program. Announced today by the Illinois Department of Transportation, these projects aim to enhance safety, mobility, and job creation in the region. The investments, exceeding $226 million, are made possible by the historic, bipartisan initiative championed by Gov. JB Pritzker. "Rebuild Illinois is revitalizing communities and neighborhoods by investing in projects and people in the Kankakee area and throughout the state," Gov. Pritzker said in a statement obtained by Illinois.gov.
Bourbonnais Trustees pass garage sale ordinance
Bourbonnais residents will soon need to get a permit to hold a garage sale. During last night’s Village Board meeting, trustees passed the ordinance creating the new permit, but with one change. Mayor Paul Schore. Schore says the ordinance limits Village residents to three garage sales a year, no...
Peotone FFA Honored at State Convention
Members of the Peotone FFA chapter attended the 96th annual Illinois State FFA Convention June 11-13, along with more than 5,000 other FFA members, advisors, and guests. With a theme of “United as One,” the three-day event annually recognizes achievements of Illinois FFA members, elects the major state officer team, and celebrates agriculture.
Illinois Indiana Traffic Advisory: Military Procession for Fallen Soldier to Impact O’Hare, Route 30
Dyer, IN – This evening, between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m., residents are advised to expect traffic disruptions as a military funeral procession honors 27-year-old SSG US Army Brandon Fassoth, who passed away while on active duty. According to the Town of Dyer Police Department, the procession will start...
Rep. Haas Announces School Supply Drive
Today, State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) announced that she will be hosting her first annual school supply drive for local students in need. The drive will be running from July 8th through July 19th. All supplies can be dropped off at Rep. Haas’ district office, located at 370 E. Court Street in Kankakee. Collected supplies will be distributed at National Night Out and Park Forest Youth Day.
Grant Park, IL – Boil Water Advisory Amid SCADA System Malfunction
Grant Park, IL – Residents of Grant Park are under a precautionary boil water advisory after a malfunction in the SCADA system led to a drop in water pressure. Aqua has issued the advisory for notified customers, urging them to boil water for consumption and domestic use. The advisory will remain in effect until further notice. Aqua officials recommend bringing water to a boil for five minutes before use.
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