This is part of a 12-story road-trip series looking at the people and places along Illinois 1, including Watseka and Milford in Iroquois County.

Illinois’ population of young people is dwindling, an editorial from the Chicago Tribune warned. “A dwindling youth population means shrinking potential — not just economically, but in civic ...

The cost of living is 31.07% lower in Kankakee, IL The total income needed is $16,592 less than your current household income. Transportation tends to cost 10.87% lower.

Aqua Illinois officials in Kankakee stated water and sewer rates will not be increased in July, as reported in The Journal last week. (Tiffany Blanchette) July 05, 2025 at 11:00 am CDT KANKAKEE – Aqua ...

Whether you’re into fireworks, parades, concerts, family-focused fun, or food — well, everyone’s into food — Chicagoland ...

KANKAKEE – The search-collect-and-relocate mission for the endangered mussels within a 350-or-so-foot stretch of the Kankakee River has been completed. And while a limited number of city officials are ...

Make several German pancakes if you're feeding a crowd, and keep in mind that my easy syrup tastes great on waffles and ...

Elev 646 ft, 41.12 °N, 87.86 °W Kankakee, IL Weather Conditions star_ratehome ...

The Kankakee, Illinois woman was visiting Oktibbeha County when her family heard from her. Cooper is about 5’9″ and weighs about 200 pounds. There are red highlights in her hair.

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In Illinois, a senator is supporting legislation to extend similar tax relief at the state level. State Sen. Chris Balkema, R-Channahon, said Senate Bill 140, which has not advanced out of committee, ...