Kankakee County

Route 113 Downed Power Lines Cause Traffic Disruption Sunday Morning 

Custer Park, IL - Early Sunday morning, commuters on Route 113, approximately one mile east of Irish Lane in Custer Park, encountered an unexpected obstacle. Power lines, brought down...

Two Accidents on Route 50 Near Manteno Saturday Afternoon

Manteno, IL - Emergency crews are on the scene of two separate accidents on Route 50 near 10000...

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...

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...

Fire damages AMITA Cardiovascular office  

KANKAKEE - A fire late Thursday night left damage to a small office on Court Street. According to Kankakee Fire, it happened late last night at...

Want Free Coffee for a year? Next Friday, 100 people will get a shot 

MANTENO - Want to keep your Tumbler filled up all year long?  Residents will have a shot at getting free coffee for a year next week. All...

Louisiana Man arrested near Kankakee Hotel after threatening Bus Driver with Gun 

KANKAKEE - A Louisiana man was arrested last night after an argument on a bus lead to a gun arrest. According to Kankakee City Police, officers...

Dunkin’ now open on Route 45 in Manteno, Grand Opening August 19th 

MANTENO - Residents in need of a quick caffeine fix can now stop at a new location today in town.  Today Dunkin’, located on U.S. Route...

Fire displaces family, causes $40k worth of damage to Kankakee home Tuesday  

KANKAKEE - A family of four is displaced tonight following a fire this morning. According to Kankakee Fire, it began in the attic of the home...

Felon arrested after allegedly pulling knife on Hoppy Pig employee 

BRADLEY - A felon was arrested after allegedly pulling a knife on an employee at Hoppy Pig. According to reports it happened at the restaurant in...
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