AUGUST BLOOD DRIVES: The American Red Cross is now experiencing a blood crisis and warning that emergency blood shortage may impact patient care. The situation is dire and you can help by donating at an upcoming local blood drive. These will be held Tuesday, August 11th from 10am to 3pm at Riverside Health Fitness Cent...

Kankakee County Sheriff's Police report a sex-related arrest. Deputies say Jason A Reid of rural Kankakee was arrested Wednesday following an investigation into allegations brought to light by a private, out of state group. Reports say those investigations led to the arrest of Reid for grooming, indecent solicitation o...

Let's find out now what's going on in the area this weekend. With a look at a few of the events. here's Angelina Gear, Executive Director of Visit Kankakee County

Opening statements are planned for this afternoon in the murder trial of 30-year-old Xandria Harris. Harris is accused in the December 2021 shooting death of Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and wounding of her then partner Officer Tyler Bailey. Jury selection in the case ended yesterday and Judge Kathy Bradsh...