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The annual Christmas in Manteno celebration will be held from 3 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 7, and it's co-sponsored by the Manteno Chamber of Commerce and the village of Manteno.

Some 450 Police Care Package will be delivered to area departments on Dec. 29 in honor of the late Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and retired Bradley Sgt. Tyler Bailey. Donations and volunteers are currently being sought.

Longtime Kankakee County Circuit Clerk Sandi Cianci, a Republican, won reelection for the fourth time on Tuesday, defeating Democrat Dondi Maricle for the second consecutive time in the general election.

There were just six contested races among the 14 Kankakee County Board seats up for election on Tuesday, and it was a good night for the Republican party. Republicans won all six — in Districts 2, 6, 12, 14, 16 and 22.

There were just six contested races among the 14 Kankakee County Board seats up for election on Tuesday, and it was a good night for the Republican party. Republicans won all six — in Districts 2, 6, 12, 14, 16 and 22.

In the upcoming Nov. 5 general election there are six Kankakee County Board races of the 14 seats which are on the ballot.