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Jesse Jackson Jr. on redistricting, October 11, 2011 - Representative Jesse Jackson Junior currently represents Illinois' 2nd Congressional district. Kankakee and Will Counties will join that district as of the 20-12 election. WKCC's Heather Claborn talked with Jackson about the new district lines and his challenge by former 11th district Congresswoman Debbie Halvorson.
Center of Hope celebrates 10th anniversary, April 29, 2011 - The Center of Hope, Kankakee County's largest food pantry, is celebrating its 10th anniversary on Saturday. That day is also the end of a challenge from the Feinstein Foundation to food pantries nationwide, who will share in a million dollars based on the amount of money they've received in the months of March and April. Heather Claborn reports on how they are continuing to meet the growing needs in our area.
French-Canadian history museum planned for Kankakee, March10, 2011 - Local historians Charles Balesi and Vic Johnson are working with the Kankakee County Historical Society to open a new French-Canadian Museum in Kankakee. Heather Claborn reports.
 National photo exhibition could be local artist's big break, January 20, 2011 - Gallery 180 at the Illinois Institute of Art in Chicago hosted a reception for the Photo ’11 Exhibition which opened this week. WKCC’s Heather Claborn reports this could be a big break for local artist Chris Shoup.
Holiday shopping in a tight economy, November 26, 2010 - Shoppers are finding ways to save money on their holiday purchases and support local merchants. Heather Claborn reports.
Olivet Nazarene University opens new chapel, October 29, 2010 - Olivet Nazarene University will officially open it’s new 58-thousand square foot chapel with a dedication service this morning. Heather Claborn reports it will be the largest performance space between Chicago and Champaign.
Despite the weather, the Friendship Festival is underway, June 24, 2010 - Rain and thunderstorms visit the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival Wednesday night, but it's no surprise to festival regulars and local businesses. WKCC reports from the festival on opening night.
Local colleges see record demand for financial aid, June 17, 2010 - The state of Illinois has already awarded all of its budgeted grant money for the next academic year. With more students than ever chasing financial aid, colleges and universities are working hard to help students find the funds to pay their tuition. How are they dealing with record demand for financial aid? WKCC's Heather Claborn reports.
State jobs program helps Kankakee area jobseekers and employers, June 3, 2010 -As the summer job seekers hit the streets with their applications and resumes, a federal stimulus program is helping local businesses to put many of them to work - at least for the summer. WKCC takes a look at the local impact of the Put Illinois to Work program.
The Farmers Market - Kankakee's best Saturday morning destination, May 6, 2010 - Heather Claborn visited the Kankakee Farmers Market. Listen to this audio snapshot of some of the freshest sounds in our community.
Non-profits struggle with Illinois budget cuts, Apr. 22, 2010 - Local non-profits have been struggling with the tough economy and recently got bad news about the future of their state funding. But even before these significant hits to the bottom line, non-profit funding had stagnated. In the last installment of our 3 part series looking at how the state budget deficit affects our area, Heather Claborn focuses on one non-profit - the Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health.
Illinois budget shortfall hits local municipalities, Apr. 8, 2010 - The state's fiscal woes have trickled down to the municipalities. Officials at every level of government are looking at how to close considerable budget holes. WKCC's Heather Claborn talks with local mayors to see how Illinois' 13 billion dollar shortfall is affecting services at the local level.
Illinois budget woes impact Kankakee schools, Mar. 23, 2010 - How are the state's budget problems affecting Kankakee County schools? WKCC's Heather Claborn interviews local educators to find out.
King Middle School receives reading grant, Feb. 25, 2010 - Kankakee's King Middle Grade school won a large grant to improve reading for its students. The school received the first installment of it this year; and school officials will soon have some results on how well the interventions and other steps have helped students with their reading.
ONU president joins cast of Little Women, Feb. 18, 2010 - Dr. John Bowling is a cast member of ONU's spring musical, Little Women, assuming the role of Mr. Laurence in his theatrical debut. The production's 4 shows will run the last weekend of February at ONU's Kresge Auditorium.
Kankakee High School lays out restructuring plan, Jan. 28, 2010 - WKCC’s Heather Claborn reports on ambitious changes at Kankakee High School, planned by a new administrator, to drastically improve test scores as the school struggles with No Child Left Behind.
Teachers strike in Kankakee school district 111, Jan. 22, 2010 - Winter break is over and kids are back in class - but for how long? WKCC's Heather Claborne reports that teachers will likely hit the picket lines in Kankakee.
H1N1 virus impacts Kankakee area, Nov. 19, 2009 - Just as the H1N1 vaccines are being distributed in Kankakee County, local hospitals are seeing a decline in the number of cases of the flu coming through their doors. But health officials say people still need to get the vaccine, because the outbreak isn't over yet.
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