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Bourbonnais officials, residents discuss Riverfront Park’s future

The vision of reimagining Riverfront Park in Bourbonnais came a bit more into focus last week.

By Jeff Bonty●

Tourism’s upward trend continues in Kankakee County

Kankakee County continues to experience growth in tourism with about 10% of the local economy fueled by visitors.

By Lee Provost●

Illinois pumpkin harvest underway; heat weakens crop in some areas

Harvest began on time in mid-September and moisture early in the season helped the earlier planted pumpkins size up with good weight and color.

By By Rhiannon Branch, FarmWeek ●

Herscher Intermediate School construction to begin

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the Herscher School District’s project to replace its aging facilities.

By Stephanie Markham●

Kankakee investigators follow up on leads in Oct. 3 homicide

Kankakee police continue the investigation into the death of a 62-year-old Kankakee man, who was shot and killed Oct. 3 on the city’s north side.

By Jeff Bonty●