The Kankakee County Courthouse was illuminated the color purple to recognize International Overdose Awareness Day and September as National Recovery Month. The color purple is a symbol of awareness of overdose and its effects and signifies the loss of someone cherished, or demonstrates support to those undergoing grief. It sends a message that every person’s …
A community collaboration to keep us all safe! The City of Kankakee Police Department, Kankakee United Way and the Illinois Coalition for Community Services hosted a National Night Out at Bourbonnais Township Park District Perry Farm. Harold and Jim, the Drug Free Communities Coordinator, were there to enjoy the night. Lots of fun things, including …
It was great to see the community come together for the area youth.
Pledge for Life Partnership Youth Advisory Council helped to spread the word about wise highs – healthy alternatives to underage drinking.
Grant Park student Jaden Ewoldt, left, and Bradley-Bourbonnais student Rosalinda Chavez, both representatives for the Pledge for Life Partnership’s Youth Advisory Council, unpack donations they collected for the Fortitude Community Outreach homeless shelter.