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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced the presence of chronic wasting disease (CWD) in free-ranging deer populations in Ford County. CWD is a terminal disease that impacts the brains of white-tailed deer. It was first discovered in Northern Illinois near Roscoe in 2002, and has since spread to 21 counties across […]

(Ford County-jm) – Chronic wasting disease has been detected in Ford County, expanding the geographic presence of the infection in free-ranging deer populations in northern Illinois, the Illino...

The latest National Prescription Drug Take Back Day held locally at Northfield Square mall saw approximately 725 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs turned in for disposal in Kankakee County alone.

The nearly $15.1 million Kankakee received from the federal government in 2021 through COVID-19 funding is nearing its end as the city administration has about $500,000 remaining. Mayor Chris Curtis

SPRINGFIELD – Chronic wasting disease has been detected in Ford County, expanding the geographic presence of the infection in free-ranging deer populations in northern Illinois, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced today.

BACKDROP: Four individuals — Jennifer Grynovich, Ryan Hilton, Mike Johnson and Jeff Spurgeon II — will be vying for the Republican nomination for Jasper County District I Commissioner on Tuesday,

Deer CWD detected Chronic wasting disease has been detected in Illinois, expanding the geographic presence of the infection in free-ranging deer populations in the northern part of the state. The Illinois Department of ...

Deer CWD detected

For Phil Angelos three-and-a-half decades of selfless contribution, he was named the Volunteer of the Year for the Arthritis Foundation in the State of Illinois. The Kankakee resident was presented

An exhibit titled Portrait of a Soldier will be on display for public viewing on the third floor of the library from May 18-29. A program to open the exhibit