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Lithium Battery Blamed for Sunday Fire, Causes $45k Damage to Kankakee Home

Kankakee, IL - A fire, initiated by lithium batteries charging in a garage, inflicted approximately $45,000 in damages to a Kankakee home on Sunday afternoon.  The Kankakee City Fire Department...

Summer Splash Extravaganza in Frankfort 

FRANKFORT, IL – Get ready for a wave of excitement at the Frankfort Park District's After-Hours Party! Join...

Kankakee County Allergy Alert: High Pollen Levels from Maple, Birch, and Ash Trees Impact Bourbonnais Residents

Bourbonnais, IL - As spring progresses, residents of Bourbonnais in Kankakee County are grappling with a significant rise...

Will County, IL – Beecher Police Investigate Swatting Incident at Local Home

Beecher, IL - The Beecher Police Department is currently investigating a swatting incident that led to a significant...

Bradley Police Seeking Information on Hit-and-Run That Severely Damaged Truck

Bradley, IL - Bradley police are actively seeking information regarding a hit-and-run incident that occurred on S. Dearborn...

IDPH to offer 1 Million COVID-19 tests to K-12 public school districts 

CHICAGO - The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) announced Thursday it will provide a one-time bulk shipment over-the-counter (OTC) COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to...

State Senator Hastings files lawsuit against Frankfort Police  

FRANKFORT - 19th District State Senator Michael Hastings has filed a lawsuit against the Village of Frankfort and Frankfort Police.  The lawsuit for discovery purposes is...

Dunkin’ now open on Route 45 in Manteno, Grand Opening August 19th 

MANTENO - Residents in need of a quick caffeine fix can now stop at a new location today in town.  Today Dunkin’, located on U.S. Route...

Joyce emphasizes back-to-school tax holiday on school supplies 

KANKAKEE – Illinois will institute a 10-day tax holiday on school supplies, and working families and teachers can expect to have reduced shopping costs...

Gas average under $4 in Kankakee  

BOURBONNAIS - Gas prices across the county remain around $4 this week for the third week in a row. Statewide, gas prices average $4.42, down...

Victim who sought help at Gas Station after Stabbing dies 

JOLIET - A 59-year-old man who came into a gas station last Monday seeking help after being stabbed in the chest has died. Rickey Moffett died...
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