I have so enjoyed the unique holiday tips and tricks you, my dear readers, have sent my way during the holidays. Over and again I find myself saying, “Wow! Why didn’t I think that?” ...

Meaghan Adcock, of Manteno, a social work major at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, recently successfully completed the university police department’s CPR/AED training course.

Dear Savvy Senior, Can you help me identify some good senior living communities that offer all levels of housing and care from independent living to nursing home care? I am in my late 70s, and ...

Fox goes to the “hidden celebrity” well once again. Produced by the makers of “The Masked Singer,” the new musical contest “We Are Family” (8 p.m., TV-PG) asks contestants and home ...

BOURBONNAIS — The village of Bourbonnais is now in possession of 8.3 acres of land at the corner of Plum Creek Drive and Briarcliff Lane. As for future uses of the property, Mayor Paul Schore ...

KANKAKEE — As Bradley-Bourbonnais’ girls volleyball team officially began its quest for an 11th straight All-City title with Tuesday’s trip to Kankakee, the Boilermakers did so with much ...

Kankakee County residents who are called to jury duty will see an increase in compensation. The County Board unanimously voted on Tuesday to increase the compensation, on the Finance Committee’s ...

KANKAKEE — Dennis Baron has always been front and center when it comes to moving Kankakee forward. He spent a huge chunk of his adult life as a Kankakee 6th Ward alderman. He and his wife, Deb ...

Teens with musical talent will have their chance to shine at the annual Merchant Street MusicFest. Returning again this year is the opportunity for local teenagers to perform on the Teen Stage ...

KANKAKEE — Kelsey Post was the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce’s marketing and membership director for nearly a year, ending her tenure at the end of April 2022. She left her first job out ...

An information session for the Kankakee Community College Lifelong Learning Institute’s spring courses designed for active senior citizens will be at 10 a.m. to noon March 31 in the Iroquois ...

Dear Savvy Senior, I had dental insurance through my work for many years but lost it when I retired and joined Medicare. Where can retirees find affordable dental care? — Uninsured Al Dear Al ...