Kankakee

Bison Calves Enhance Prairie Restoration in Will County

Wilmington, IL – A delightful springtime event unfolds at the Midewin National Tallgrass Prairie as new bison calves, affectionately dubbed "Red Dogs" due to their reddish-tan coats, begin their...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival 2024: Nominate Your Local Hero for the Grand Parade

Bourbonnais, IL - The call for heroes resounds through Bourbonnais as the Friendship Festival invites nominations for everyday...

Strong Chance of Thunderstorms in Northern Indiana, Substantial Rainfall Expected This Weekend 

Chicago, IL - Communities west of Highway 31 are on alert as meteorologists forecast substantial rainfall and a...

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...

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...

CSL Behring Honored as Illinois’ Top Manufacturer of 2023 by State Association

Kankakee, Illinois - The Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) has named CSL Behring in Kankakee County as the 2023 Manufacturer of the Year. This recognition...

Kankakee Fire Responds to Abandoned Building Blaze on North Schuyler Avenue

Kankakee, Illinois â€“ The Kankakee Fire Department is conducting an investigation following a fire at an abandoned building on North Schuyler Avenue on Monday afternoon.  Firefighters...

Discover the Magic: ‘Miracle on 8th’ Transforms Kankakee into a Winter Wonderland

KANKAKEE, IL â€” This December, the heart of Kankakee will transform into a festive paradise as the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County and the...

Kankakee Grocery Store Employees Shaken by Bold Liquor Robbery Friday

Kankakee, IL - Employees at the S. Washington Ave. Jewel-Osco store were startled by the shattering of glass around 2 o'clock. Little did they know,...

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...

Mysterious Car Found Submerged in Kankakee River

KANKAKEE, Ill. – Residents were left baffled on Saturday when an empty car was found in the waters of the Kankakee River. The alarming...
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