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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Kankakee County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 189stories have been published about Kankakee County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Kankakee County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 189stories have been published about Kankakee County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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Troy Schools Awarded Rare Manufacturing Curriculum

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The Michigan Manufacturers Association is partnering with LIFT, the Department of Defense-supported national manufacturing innovation institute, to launch the IGNITE: Mastering Manufacturing curriculum in two high schools: Troy Athens and Delton Kellogg. The program will debut during the 2025–26 school year. Funded through a $1 million appropriation from the state Legislature in 2024, the pilot program brings curriculum and equipment to students…See the Story

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California Relative Presented with World War II Pilot’s Lost Purple Heart

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Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. GENEVA, IL – A World War II soldier’s long-lost Purple Heart medal has been reunited with his family in Geneva, thanks to an ongoing initiative by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. Private First-Class Edward Gorski Jr., a Chicago native who fought in Europe with the U.S. Army’s 65th Infantry Division, earned the prestigious decor…See the Story

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4.1 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Off Northern California Coast

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A 4.1 magnitude earthquake struck early Friday morning off the coast of Northern California, according to the USGS.See the Story

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Little Rock to El Dorado: More Rain Possible Saturday After 6 Inches Fell Along I-40 Corridor

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Little Rock, Ark. – After days of heavy rain across Arkansas, including localized totals topping 6 inches along the I-40 corridor, residents should brace for more showers and storms Saturday, especially during the afternoon and evening. According to the National Weather Service in Little Rock, additional rainfall between 0.25 and 1 inch i…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

Colorado Weather Alert: 100°F Heat, Hail Possible Near Kansas Border After 5 p.m. Saturday

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Pueblo, Colo. – Dangerous heat and the threat of severe storms will grip southeast Colorado on Saturday, with triple-digit highs and damaging winds expected along the I-25 corridor through this evening. According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, temperatures will climb to near 100°F in areas like La Junta, Lamar, and Pueblo. Aft…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

Maryland Study Suggests Interactive Video Games May Aid Vision Restoration After Retinal Damage

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Bethesda, MD – A new study out of Maryland is shedding light on how the brain processes visual information after retinal damage—and how interactive video games might play a future role in helping restore vision. Researchers at the National Eye Institute (NEI), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), have identified specific brain…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

Central Illinois: Civilian Drowns in Kankakee River Near Bird Park Boat Ramp

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kankakee, IL – A man was found deceased in the Kankakee River Friday afternoon following reports of a possible drowning near the Bird Park Boat Ramp, local authorities said. According to a joint statement from the Kankakee Fire and Police Departments, emergency responders were dispatched around 12:06 p.m. Friday after receiving reports of…Kankakee · KankakeeRead Article

300 workers blindsided by Illinois plant’s abrupt closure — after it served as a local linchpin for 60 years

When Momence Packing, in Illinois, suddenly closed its doors on June 2, 274 people I... The post 300 workers blindsided by Illinois plant’s abrupt closure — after it served as a local linchpin for 60 years appeared first on .Momence · MomenceRead Article

Lubbock, Texas Sees Upper 90s Friday With Severe Storms Possible This Evening

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Lubbock, Texas – Lubbock and much of the South Plains will bake under clear skies Friday, with highs pushing into the upper 90s and a chance of strong evening storms mainly over the Caprock. According to the National Weather Service in Lubbock, the region will remain sunny through the afternoon with light southerly winds between 5 to 10 m…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

Northern Wisconsin Rainfall Totals Could Top 4 Inches by Saturday Evening

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Duluth, Minn. – Heavy rain is soaking northern Minnesota and northwest Wisconsin this morning, with totals reaching up to 4 inches in some areas, potentially leading to flash flooding through Friday afternoon. According to the National Weather Service in Duluth, a swath of 1–2+ inches of rain is expected between 7 a.m. Friday and 7 p.m. S…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

Nationwide Heat Wave: U.S. Temperatures to Remain Above Normal Until June 22

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington, D.C. – Heat will continue to dominate across much of the United States through June 22, with above-normal temperatures and above-average precipitation expected in many regions. The National Weather Service warns that the sweltering conditions could bring heightened heat risks to several areas, while some regions may experience…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

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