Stephanie Markham

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Stephanie Markham

BRADLEY – Things are about to get brighter in Bradley elementary schools. The Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board this past week approved going out to bid for a project to replace light fixtures at two of the district’s schools. Superintendent Chris Hammond said the district has been looking into the costs associated with finishing the replacement of light fixtures at Bradley West and beginning and completing the process at Bradley Central.

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Stephanie Markham

KANKAKEE – More than two dozen music acts have been announced for this summer’s Merchant Street MusicFest, with headliners to include Warren G, Bright Light Social Hour and the All American Throwbacks. The annual two-day festival is spearheaded by the Kankakee Public Library and brings thousands of music fans to the Harold & Jean Miner Festival Square in downtown Kankakee, where three stages are jam-packed with musical performers.

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Stephanie Markham

KANKAKEE – It can be hard to believe the year 2000 was 25 years ago, especially when the aesthetics and sounds of Y2K were alive and thriving Saturday during Electric Lady Lounge’s third annual Pride celebration. Decorated with burned CDs, Ring Pops, quarter-century-old computer graphics and other imagery reminiscent of the late-1990s, early-2000s era, The Majestic in downtown Kankakee was bustling with hundreds of guests who gathered to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month with a unique theme.

2 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Stephanie Markham

KANKAKEE – Pride is in the air and will be celebrated this Saturday during the third annual LGBTQ Pride party hosted by Electric Lady Lounge. Held each June in honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, this year’s event is themed Pride2K, a spin on Y2K, with guests encouraged to dress in late ‘90s and early 2000s attire while flaunting their pride. The event will be from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday in The Majestic, 150 N. Schuyler Ave., Kankakee.

2 weeks ago | shawlocal.com | Stephanie Markham

KANKAKEE – Drivers likely don’t notice the unassuming building tucked behind a corner store on East Court Street, which is one of the reasons it was thought to be perfect for Fortitude Community Outreach. “The really unique thing about this building is that people don’t know it’s here,” Fortitude Executive Director Dawn Broers said. Detailed signage will be placed once the 970 E.