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...

Kankakee Vehicle Stickers now available for purchase at City Hall

Would you rather pay $35 for a parking sticker, or $70? That’s the question residents of the City of Kankakee need ask themselves today...

The Kankakee Library Announces FantasyCon and Other June Events

The Kankakee Public Library will offer the following events in June 2019. The library is located at 201 E. Merchant St., Kankakee. For more information call 815-939-4564....

Mayor Wells-Armstrong Partners with Kauffman Foundation as an Ecosystem Ambassador for Entrepreneurs

Last week, Mayor Wells-Armstrong and Barbi Brewer-Watson, Executive Director for the CDA,attended the Kauffman Foundation’s Annual Mayors Conference on Small Business and Entrepreneurship in Kansas City, Missouri.

Kankakee Community College Lifelong Learning Institute Summer Video Lectures

The Lifelong Learning Institute offers affordable, high-quality, non-credit classes that take place in an environment that fosters participation. These video lectures are pre-recorded and played during the class session. These classes are open to people ages 50 and older.

Collector Con gives locals a place to nerd-out

Every spring and fall for the last six years, Collector Con comes to the Kankakee County Fairgrounds to give locals and tourists a chance to indulge...

Artisan Mixer whips together local and central IL artisans

A mixture of local and central Illinois artisans braved the wind to showcase their creations on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019 at the Feed Arts and Cultural...
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