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Former Illinois University Student Released Following Alleged Terrorist Threat

Bourbonnais, IL - An Urbana resident and former Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) student was released by the courts after being arrested for an alleged terrorist threat aimed at his alma...

Kankakee Alert: Immigrant Dropped Off by Police After Disturbing Home Entry Attempt in Wilmington 

Kankakee, IL - A decision by Wilmington police to transport a Venezuelan immigrant to Kankakee after a troubling...

Kankakee Springs Into Green: Celebrate Arbor Day at Old Fair Park

KANKAKEE, IL – Embrace nature's call to green living on Saturday, April 27, at the much-anticipated Arbor Day...

Vandalism Strikes Kankakee Fire Station, Police Seek Witnesses

Kankakee, IL - A Kankakee fire station located on the 200 block of West Water Street suffered significant...

Grundy County, IL – Structural Failures Prompt Immediate Closure of I-80 Bridge

Seneca, IL - A bridge over Interstate 80 near the Grundy County line has been abruptly closed this...

Chicago man in custody after reports of domestic battery at Thornton’s gas station in Channahon 

CHANNAHON - A 28-year-old Chicago man is in custody today after allegedly repeatedly punching woman at Thornton's gas station. According to Channahon Police, it happened...

United Way’s Coat & Glove Giveaway Set For Saturday, February 19th at the Strong Neighborhoods Elm House

Kankakee, IL – On Saturday, February 19th, from 10 AM to noon, adults and children in need are encouraged to attend United Way’s drive-through...

IPPFA to host Celebrity Bartender Bash to support recently fallen Officers in Rosemont March 4th  

The Celebrity Bartender Bash, a special event to support the families of recently killed or injured Illinois police officers, will be held Friday, March 4...

“This may force schools to go remote,” Governor says as Administration asks for immediate appeal of School Safety ruling  

CHICAGO - Governor Pritzker has asked the Illinois Attorney General’s office for an immediate appeal of Judge Grischow’s decision to restrain the State from...

Multiple area schools begin to implement “masks optional” policy beginning Monday 

PEOTONE - Multiple schools in Illinois will begin instituting a “masks optional” policy beginning Monday. Among them, Peotone CUSD 207U. Sunday night Superintendent Steve Stein...

Train hits School Bus in Orland Park, no injuries due to quick action of bus driver 

ORLAND PARK - No injuries were reported after a school bus collided with the train this afternoon. According to Orland Park Police, it happened at...
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