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...

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...

Vape & Vanish, Vanquished: Two Juveniles Charged in Kankakee County Robbery

HERSCHER, Ill. â€“ An influx of calls to CrimeStoppers over the weekend led to two juveniles charged and connection with the robbery of a Herscher...
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