COVID-19

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 N Road in Manteno, which have disrupted traffic flow in both...

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...

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...

IDHS launches two COVID-19 summer youth programs

CHICAGO –The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) today announced two COVID-19 response programs designed to provide much-needed support to Illinois residents – a...

IDPH reports 658 cases statewide on Monday, 6 new in Kankakee County

Illinois Department of Public Health announced Monday 658 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 statewide, including 23 deaths.  The preliminary seven-day statewide positivity for cases...

COVID-19: Illinois announces 867 new cases Sunday, 43 dead

Illinois Department of Public Health officials announced Sunday 867 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Illinois, including 43 additional confirmed deaths.  Among today’s announced...

Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief fund hands out free disinfectant in Manteno

First Baptist Church in Manteno has partnered with Illinois Baptist Disaster Relief in order to distribute free disinfectant to all who needs it during...

With over 1 million Illinois residents tested, 9 new positives in Kankakee

A day after announcing no new cases had been reported for the first time since recording began in Kankakee, 9 new cases were announced...

Six Flags remains closed in Illinois, reopening could hinge on cure for COVID-19

Six Flags Great America will unlikely reopen anytime soon in Gurnee. The park has been closed since the pandemic hit Illinois in mid-March. Park Management...
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