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...

Bourbonnais Friendship Festival Seeks 2023 Miss, Mister, Prince, and Princess Friendship

BOURBONNAIS, IL - The much-anticipated Bourbonnais Friendship Festival is back, and this time it's on the lookout for not only Miss and Mister Friendship but...

KCC Graduate Receives The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nursing Students

KANKAKEE, IL - Kristi Yamaoka, a resident of Sheldon and a recent graduate of Kankakee Community College's registered nursing program, has been honored with...

Culver’s of Bourbonnais Unveils New Double Drive-Thru, Delighting Hungry Customers

BOURBONNAIS, IL - Culver's of Bourbonnais, one of the top three busiest Culver's locations in Illinois, has recently completed construction on its new double drive-thru,...

Alleged Arson Caught on Video: Suspicious Blaze Caught on Camera in Kankakee 

KANKAKEE, Ill. - A shocking video posted on the Ring Neighbors App has captured what has been described by a user as an act of...

Kankakee Township Fire Protection District Bids Farewell to Retiring Captain Hubly

KANKAKEE, IL - After 16 years of selfless service to the Kankakee Township Fire Protection District, Captain Aaron Hubly has made the difficult decision to...

Kankakee Police Chief Robin Passwater Retires After 33 Years of Service

KANKAKEE, Ill. - Kankakee Police Chief Robin Passwater has announced his retirement after an impressive 33-year career in law enforcement. Effective June 16, 2023, Chief...
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