Kankakee County

Kankakee County’s Most Credible UFO Encounter in Bourbonnais Remains a Mystery 35 Years Later

Bourbonnais, IL - As the weather warms and more people head outdoors, the likelihood of encountering the unknown increases.  On January 20, 1989, a significant UFO sighting was reported in...

Bourbonnais Beams: Cheer Camp Cheers on Young Spirit!

Bourbonnais, IL – Get ready to cheer loud and proud, Bourbonnais! The Bourbonnais Park District presents the Cheer...

Coal City Blood Drive Offers $15 E-Gift Card for Donations on May 23

Coal City, IL - Versiti Blood Centers is incentivizing blood donations with a $15 e-gift card for those...

Champaign County, Illinois 160,000-Square-Foot Event Center, Established in 1988, Sold in Midwest

Gifford, IL - Gordyville USA, a renowned auction house and event center in Champaign County, has been sold...

Shorewood Man Identified in Fatal Motorcycle Crash Involving School Bus with Students on Board

Shorewood, IL - A Shorewood man has been identified as the motorcyclist who died in a fatal crash...

Bradley Man Dies in Iroquois County Crash; Second Fatality Reported

IROQUOIS COUNTY, IL - A tragic accident in Iroquois County has claimed the lives of two individuals, including a Bradley man.  The collision occurred on Friday,...

Shot and Forsaken: Dog’s Tale of Survival Under Chicken Coop Ends in Rescue by Local Organization

KANKAKEE, IL - In a heart-wrenching incident that unfolded last Wednesday, a dog named Tillie found herself seeking refuge under a chicken coop after her...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival Opens Tonight

BOURBONNAIS, IL - Get ready to kick off the summer season with a bang as the highly anticipated Bourbonnais Friendship Festival opens its doors tonight.  With...

Manteno Principal resigns following ‘lewd activity’ arrest at Kankakee River State Park

MANTENO, IL - Manteno High School Principal  Rodger Schnitzler has tendered his resignation following an arrest at Kankakee River State Park last week. According to the Illinois...

Wanted Man Apprehended in Bradley Traffic Stop Sunday

BRADLEY, Ill. - In a routine traffic stop on Sunday night, local officers in Bradley apprehended a man wanted on a warrant issued by Will...

Generous Contribution Bolsters Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office Drone Program

KANKAKEE, IL â€“ COUNTRY Financial Representative Keith Brack has made a significant contribution to support local law enforcement in Kankakee County.  Brack recently donated $1,500 to...
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