Kankakee County

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 N Road in Manteno, which have disrupted traffic flow in both...

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...

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...

Illinois Felon on Parole for 97’ Murder Nabbed in Urbana with Stolen Kankakee Firearm

URBANA, IL - A convicted felon, previously paroled for murder, has once again found himself entangled in criminal activity, this time involving a stolen firearm...

Illinois Man Arrested after Crashing SUV into Bradley Home, Shopping Complex

BRADLEY, IL - A routine morning took a harrowing turn Tuesday when a Kankakee man's SUV fully smashed into a residential home and a bustling...

Herscher’s Pipeline Test Set to Rival a 747 Takeoff

Herscher, IL â€” Brace yourself, Herscher residents! If you hear what sounds like a roaring 747 taking off later today, don't panic – it's likely...

Surging Shingles Cases: Kankakee County Health Department Urges Vigilance, Vaccine

KANKAKEE, Ill. â€” The Kankakee County Health Department emphasizes the vital role of immunizations in safeguarding personal and community health. Offering a comprehensive range of...

Illinois Melodies, Architectural Splendor Unite: Gaines Hall Jr. Takes Stage for Landmark Preservation in Kankakee

KANKAKEE, IL - The stage is set, the melodies are tuned, and anticipation is building for an evening of musical brilliance that promises to be...

Illinois Water Alert: From Elgin to Kankakee ‘Forever Chemicals’ Contaminate Tap Supplies

KANKAKEE, IL - A recent study has unveiled concerning findings regarding the presence of per- and polyfluorinated substances (PFAS), commonly referred to as "forever chemicals,"...
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