Across the Chicagoland region, rental housing costs vary widely depending on proximity to Chicago, job access, and development growth. Two counties that highlight this difference clearly
Rental Housing Comparison: Will County vs. Kankakee County, Illinois Read More »
Residents in Kankakee are being urged to check their homes and appliances following a nationwide recall of DuraTrac stainless steel gas connectors, products now linked to a potentially dangerous fire hazard.
Recall Alert: DuraTrac Gas Connectors Pose Fire Risk for Kankakee Residents Read More »
In the aftermath of the devastating March 2026 storms that tore through Kankakee County, leaving destruction, displacement, and uncertainty in their wake, one organization quickly rose to meet the moment.
A series of powerful storms that swept through Kankakee County in March 2026 left behind a trail of destruction, deeply affecting homes, businesses, and the daily lives of local residents. Marked by
Devastating Hail and Storms Leave Lasting Impact on Kankakee County Residents Read More »
At just seven years old, Aiyana Lafi is already making a remarkable impact in her school and throughout the community. A second grader at Steuben Elementary School in Kankakee School District
Young Leader in the Making: Aiyana Lafi Shines at Just Seven Years Old Read More »
KANKAKEE, Ill. — Residents across Kankakee County are beginning the long process of cleanup and recovery after a powerful tornado-producing storm swept through the region earlier this week, leaving behind significant damage to homes, businesses, and infrastructure.
Powerful Tornado Leaves Damage Across Kankakee County, Community Begins Recovery Read More »
Born on the South Side of Chicago in the historic Ida B. Wells Homes housing projects, Vondale Eugene Singleton Sr. understands
Vondale Eugene Singleton Sr. Builds a Legacy of Mentorship Read More »
When Tocarra Eldridge-Robinson, founder and Executive Director of Still I Rise, and Teresa Jones, owner of Fierce Financial Planning Services Inc
For years, mentioning Kankakee outside of Illinois often brought puzzled looks. That changed slightly in 2020 when King Von referenced the city in his song “Took Her To The O”, briefly placing the small c
What inspired my activism was watching injustice become normal. In Kankakee, I saw how systems quietly decide who gets opportunity
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