Kankakee

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...

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...

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,...

Kankakee Man Assaulted with Jumper Cables

KANKAKEE, IL - Disturbing events unfolded in Kankakee early Friday when police raced to the 300 block of S. Wildwood Ave. after an anonymous 911...

Cat Retrieval Chaos: Illinois Woman’s Vehicle Assault Targets Ex’s Son 

KANKAKEE, IL - A reported cat retrieval spiraled into chaos in Kankakee County when Cathy Ousten-Alexander, 60, allegedly targeted a man with her vehicle.  According to...

Check Fraud on the Rise in Kankakee County: Sheriff’s Office Issues Warning

Kankakee County, Illinois - Authorities have sounded the alarm on a significant surge in check fraud cases within the county. Perpetrators are allegedly stealing checks...

Kankakee County Cornfields Engulfed in Flames Tuesday

Kankakee County, IL â€“ Several acres of cornfields became engulfed by flames early Tuesday afternoon. According to reports it began around 1:45 PM when a brush...
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