The Daily Journal
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library provides 11,415 free books to 1,500 children through Kankakee United Way
The United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties is celebrating the one year anniversary of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the region, which has distributed 11,415 free books to over 1,500…
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6m‘Get the home they deserve’: 18 rescued fight dogs settle in at Kankakee Co. Animal Control
With the one-night influx of 18 dogs rescued from a Pembroke Township property, Kankakee County Animal Control has a full house.
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Bradley 315 Fest ready to rock
The third Bradley 315 Fest, a weekend of live music, food and entertainment, is set to begin Thursday at the Northfield Square mall property.
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2mKankakee celebrates Independence Day with live music and fireworks along the river
The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra is hosting an Independence Day celebration Saturday, July 4, featuring three live music performances, food vendors, and a 25-minute fireworks show, with admission at $20 per carload.
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1mFree gaming hangout for teens — June 8 at Watseka Library
Teens entering 6th grade and up can bring their Nintendo Switch or use Harbor House's gaming truck for multiplayer games, plus free food and giveaways, at the Watseka Public Library on June 8 from 2–4 PM.
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5mMarquette clinches 2A sectional title with 11-2 win over Wilmington
The Marquette baseball team racked up 16 hits in an 11-2 win over Wilmington in Saturday's IHSA Class 2A Herscher Regional championship, clinching the 11th sectional title in program history and third in a row following a pair of 1A titles.