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  • Published on Jun 20, 2026

    Advocacy groups file lawsuit over data transparency related to Illinois’s SAFE-T Act

    A lawsuit filed by a civic advocacy organizations claims state agencies and law enforcement agencies have kept the public “largely in the dark” about the outcomes of cash bail abolishment under the SAFE-T Act. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in Cook County …

    Source: Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Jun 19, 2026

    Kankakee County judge rules in favor of sanction against state’s attorney’s office in Prime Healthcare lawsuit

    A Kankakee County judge granted a motion by the attorneys representing Prime Healthcare, the company that owns St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, asking for sanctions against the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s office. Associate Judge Andrew Purcell made …

    Source: Shaw Local - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 21, 2026

    Bourbonnais Friendship Festival honors America 250

    The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival gives the community a chance to start celebrating America’s 250th birthday. The theme for the 51st edition of the fest is “We The People Celebrate America 250.” “It didn’t take them long to come up with the theme. That …

    Source: Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Illinois State Police arrest Kankakee man for possession of narcotics and firearms

    KANKAKEE – The Illinois State Police (ISP) Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG) arrested 38-year-old Rogelio Alvarado-Alarcon of Kankakee, IL for Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Deliver (Class X Felony), two counts of …

    Source: Iroquois Times-Republic - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Illinois Waterfowl Blind Drawings Sites And Schedule Released For 2026 Season

    SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters can mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl hunting blind drawings scheduled at several public hunting areas across Illinois in July and August. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) will conduct …

    Source: RiverBender - Pending
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Looking for nearby county fairs? See Illinois' summer 2026 schedule

    June 17, 2026, 9:24 a.m. CT Summer's here, and it's time for Illinois residents to enjoy the sunshine. Whether you're looking for some family-friendly carnival games or mouth-watering food stands, the next three months are packed with more than …

    Source: Aledo Times Record - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Tornadoes reported in central Illinois, flooding occurs in Chicago suburbs

    While forecasts had initially warned of the potential for devastating tornadoes in the Chicago area Wednesday, the threat evolved to the south of the city. There were multiple tornado touchdowns reported in central Illinois, including multiple twisters …

    Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Flood watch issued for northern Illinois as heavy rains and severe storms expected Wednesday

    All of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana is under a flood watch on Wednesday as heavy rains are expected throughout the day, beginning in the morning. The watch begins at 10 a.m. and is effective until the afternoon for Boone, DeKalb, McHenry, Ogle, …

    Source: Ilinois Valley - Pending
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Tornado warning issued for Lake County, Illinois

    There are more thunderstorms and rain in the forecast Wednesday, but a cold front has pushed the risk of strong tornadoes south. The entire Chicago area is under a Flood Watch. Two rounds of storms began in the mid-morning; a second round is expected to …

    Source: CBS 2 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 21, 2026

    Every game: Week-by-week high school football schedule for 2026

    June 21, 2026, 3:23 a.m. CT Here is a week-by-week look at the nine 2026 regular-season games for Peoria-area high school football teams — including the four Peoria schools in the Big 12 Conference, the eight Mid-Illini Conference teams and the eight small …

    Source: Pekin Daily Times - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Illinois is just 3 tornadoes away from breaking its all-time record

    The National Weather Service said the storms that battered northern Illinois on Thursday produced 17 tornadoes, including an EF-3 in Streator that destroyed homes. A tornado was recorded in Dwight and South Wilmington in Grundy and Livingston counties, and …

    Source: Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    Illinois doppler radar: Track rain, storms live as they move into Chicago area

    The Chicago area Wednesday will see two rounds of storms, starting with heavy downpours during the morning commute and severe weather chances by afternoon. By about 8 a.m., light showers were expected to hit Chicago, with heavy rain behind it. " …

    Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 16, 2026

    Destructive winds in the forecast for Illinois on Wednesday

    Updated June 16, 2026, 6:28 p.m. CT A wave of severe weather is forecast to hit Illinois Wednesday, bringing the possibility of tornadoes, hail, damaging winds and, as a result, power outages. Flash flooding is also possible following torrential showers, …

    Source: Aledo Times Record - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 17, 2026

    More severe storms expected in Central Illinois Wednesday

    The National Weather Service is preparing for the possibility of two rounds of severe storms on Wednesday, less than one week after nine confirmed tornadoes tore through the region. The weather service has indicated Wednesday’s storms are a Moderate Risk [ …

    Source: WGLT - Illinois - Public Broadcaster
  • Published on Jun 16, 2026

    Record tornado numbers impact Illinois economy

    (The Center Square) – This year will likely be a record year for tornadoes in Illinois, but the financial impact of severe storms that pounded the state Wednesday and Thursday may not be known for months. The National Weather Service confirmed at least 20 …

    Source: The Center Square - Right-wing
  • Published on Jun 15, 2026

    Peace Walk steps off in Kankakee

    Wearing bright orange in honor of gun violence awareness, community leaders and residents participated in a Peace Walk through downtown Kankakee Monday morning. As part of a national day of action led by Cities United, several local organizations joined …

    Source: Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Jun 15, 2026

    The 595 Illinois softball players named 2026 all-state by the coaches

    June 15, 2026, 6:05 p.m. CT The Illinois Coaches Association announced its all-state softball teams for the 2026 spring season. A total of 595 athletes were named to the annual honor teams. Here are the teams, split by class and each of the first, second …

    Source: Kewanee Star Courier - Illinois - Pending
  • Published on Jun 15, 2026

    Bartlett, Naperville, Midway Airport: Where 17 tornadoes touched down in NE Illinois

    A total of 17 tornadoes and counting touched down in northeast Illinois during Thursday's severe weather outbreak, with confirmed tornadoes spanning the suburbs, northwest Indiana and even near Chicago. According to the National Weather Service, crews …

    Source: NBC 5 Chicago - Illinois - Neutral
  • Published on Jun 15, 2026

    Birth to Five Illinois hosting community meetings

    Birth to Five Illinois Region 32 will be hosting three community meetings this month to provide updates relevant to early childhood education in Kankakee and Iroquois counties. Birth to Five Illinois is a statewide initiative that supports the mobilization …

    Source: Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois - Pending

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