Kankakee

Illinois Health Departments Request Dead Birds for West Nile Virus Monitoring

Watseka, IL - The Iroquois County Public Health Department, along with several other health departments across Illinois, is calling for public assistance in collecting dead birds to help monitor...

Grain Bin Incident in Paxton Leads to Hospitalization

Paxton, IL - A worker was hospitalized after injuring his leg while operating a skid-loader inside a grain...

Structural Concerns Over a DuPage River Bridge Force Immediate Actions: IDOT

Shorewood, IL - Following an inspection by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), significant structural concerns have necessitated...

Kankakee Valley Theatre Association Celebrates 60 Years with Special Anniversary Event

Kankakee, IL - The Kankakee Valley Theatre Association (KVTA) invites the community to celebrate its 60th Anniversary with...

Cross-State Arrest: Chicago Woman “In Love” with Lake County Teen Faces Multiple Felony Charges

Hobart, IN - Hobart Police have detained 27-year-old Estefany Sierra Rios following a concerning report made on April 29...

Kankakee Mayor’s Grand Thanksgiving Feast: A 3rd-Year Tradition of Giving

KANKAKEE, IL — As the holiday season approaches, the City of Kankakee gears up for its heartwarming annual event.  Mayor Christopher W. Curtis, in collaboration with...

Another Alleged Disturbing Case Surfaces at Kankakee’s Shapiro Center

KANKAKEE, Ill. – As investigations intensify, Illinois State Police have reportedly been summoned to the Shapiro Developmental Center following an alleged report of sexual assault...

Kankakee’s Annual Artisan Faire: A Showcase of Authentic Craftsmanship

KANKAKEE, IL – The Kankakee County Museum announces its annual Artisan Faire, scheduled for Saturday, November 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Promising a unique...

World War II Hero Celebrates 99th in Kankakee: Illinois Parade Recalls Christmas Eve Sacrifices

KANKAKEE, IL - The streets of Kankakee echoed with gratitude as a vibrant parade, led by Kankakee Firefighters Local 653, marked the 99th birthday of...

Kankakee Shooting Leaves Teen in Critical Condition: Five Questioned, One Charged

KANKAKEE, IL – An 18-year-old was shot and is now in critical condition after a shooting on S. Wildwood Ave Saturday afternoon.  According to Kankakee...

No Room for Politics: Kankakee Christmas Parade Bans Political Advertisements

KANKAKEE, IL – As the Kankakee Christmas Parade gears up for December 9 at 4:30 PM, organizers have laid out clear guidelines for participants.  Among the...
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