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Route 113 Downed Power Lines Cause Traffic Disruption Sunday Morning 

Custer Park, IL - Early Sunday morning, commuters on Route 113, approximately one mile east of Irish Lane in Custer Park, encountered an unexpected obstacle. Power lines, brought down...

Two Accidents on Route 50 Near Manteno Saturday Afternoon

Manteno, IL - Emergency crews are on the scene of two separate accidents on Route 50 near 10000...

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...

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...

Wild Indiana Chase Ends in Arrest as Armed Suspect Flees to Cornfield in Stolen Golf Cart

JASPER COUNTY, IN — A heated family altercation turned into a dramatic high-speed chase in rural Jasper County last week. On July 30th, Jasper County...

Chicago Mail Carrier Stable after Being Shot, USPS Offering $50K Reward for Clues

CHICAGO - A USPS mail carrier is in stable condition after being shot during an armed robbery Tuesday evening.  According to investigators, the incident took place...

Illinois Launches Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Pilot Program in Romeoville

ROMEOVILLE, IL - State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, along with local elected officials, is set to welcome Gov. JB Pritzker to Romeoville for a momentous...

Kankakee County’s Winter Wonderland: Explore ‘Miracle on 8th’ this December 

KANKAKEE, IL - The Community Arts Council of Kankakee County and The Kankakee County Historical Society are gearing up to deliver a magical experience this...

Fugitive Suspect Leads Police on High-Speed Chase at Oak Brook Mall: Stolen Guns Seized

Oak Brook, IL - A suspicious car at Oak Brook Mall turned into a heart-pounding high-speed chase, ending in a dramatic arrest.  According to police reports,...

From Books to Tech: Local Libraries Score $170k Boost to Thrive

KANKAKEE, IL - Four local libraries in the 40th Senate District are celebrating a much-needed boost as they receive nearly $170,000 in combined grants. These...
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