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...

Route 50’s Bold Rebrand: Bradley Ditches Infamous Kinzie Legacy for Fresh Start

BRADLEY, IL - Bradley's stretch of Route 50, previously known as Kinzie Avenue, is undergoing a significant rebrand.  Following Monday night's Bradley Village board meeting, Mayor...

$1,000 REWARD: Help Solve Motorcycle Hit-and-Run Tragedy in Kankakee County

MOMENCE, IL â€“ In a devastating hit-and-run on August 27, 2023, 52-year-old Bert N. Lawton of Grant Park lost his life while riding his motorcycle.  Illinois...

Haunting Illinois: Children’s Play Built Over Historic Cemetery in this town

BRADLEY, IL - The village holds a chilling distinction that comes eerily alive as the nation approaches Halloween: a park with a playground stands atop...

Vape & Vanish, Vanquished: Two Juveniles Charged in Kankakee County Robbery

HERSCHER, Ill. â€“ An influx of calls to CrimeStoppers over the weekend led to two juveniles charged and connection with the robbery of a Herscher...

Candlelight Vigil Shines Light on Domestic Violence Survivors in Kankakee

KANKAKEE, IL â€“ Harbor House, the leading coalition against domestic violence in Kankakee County, invites the community to join them at a poignant Candlelight Vigil...

KVPD’s Ice Valley Hosts Spook-tacular Halloween Night

KANKAKEE, IL - This Friday, the Kankakee Valley Park District's Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena is set to cast a spell on attendees with its...
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