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Mechanical Issue leads to Emergency Closure of Route 53 Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River

Joliet, IL - The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has announced the immediate closure of the Ruby Street Bridge over the Des Plaines River for emergency repairs due to...

Kankakee County Alert: Computer Scam involving Gift Cards Causes $25K in Local Losses, Police Warn

Bradley, IL - A new scam has surfaced in Kankakee County, targeting unsuspecting victims with fraudulent computer pop-ups.  According...

Will County, IL – Sheriff’s Office Issues 424 Citations During Distracted Driving Awareness Month

Will County, IL - In April, the Will County Sheriff's Office took decisive action against distracted driving, issuing...

Schaumburg, IL – Felony Charges for Local Woman Accused of Damaging Police Property

Schaumburg, IL - A 35-year-old woman is facing felony charges following an incident at the Island Lake Police...

Chicago Man Serving 60-Day Sentence Found Dead in Lake County Jail Cell

Lake County, IL - Authorities in Lake County have launched an investigation after a 61-year-old Chicago man, serving...

Glow in the Dark Fun: Black Friday Glow Skate at Ice Valley Centre, Kankakee

Kankakee, Illinois - The Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena, part of the Kankakee Valley Park District, invites the community to its Annual Black Friday Glow...

Heroes on Ice: Free Entry for First Responders at ONU vs. NIU Hockey Clash

Kankakee, IL â€“ The Ice Valley Center is set to host a special "First Responders Night" on Friday, November 10, as ONU Tiger Hockey faces...

Culver’s of Bourbonnais Champions Community Spirit, Raises Over $35K for Local Causes 

BOURBONNAIS, IL â€“ The community at Culver’s of Bourbonnais has once again turned compassion into action, amassing over $35,000 in donations for nearly 50 local...

Spread Cheer in Kankakee: Join the City’s Heartwarming Toy Drive Ends December 1st 

KANKAKEE, IL â€” The season of giving is aglow in Kankakee, as the city warmly welcomes the return of its cherished toy drive.  Embracing the spirit...

Kankakee Hockey Fest: A Day of Excitement and Unity at Ice Valley Centre

KANKAKEE, Ill. â€“ The Kankakee Youth Hockey Club (KYHC) is rolling out the red carpet at the Ice Valley Centre on November 5, 2023, promising...

Ring in Joy: Kankakee Salvation Army’s Bell Ringers and Toy Drive Unite for the Holidays

KANKAKEE, IL - As the festive season approaches, Kankakee residents have multiple opportunities to make a difference.  The Salvation Army has launched its annual Christmas Toy Drive,...
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