Manhunt continues for Gibson City man Illinois State Police continue the search for the man believed to have been responsible for shooting two police officers and setting fire to a home in Gibson City early Saturday morning. Troopers say officers responded about 2:30 Saturday morning to the 100 block of Ash Street in G...

New subdivision planned for Bourbonnais Plans for a new subdivision are underway in the Village of Bourbonnais. During last night's Village Board meeting, trustees passed an ordinance approving a general development and phasing plan for the Pony Farm Subdivision, planned for the area across from Turnberry Subdivision w...

KAMEG makes drug arrest Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group agents report the arrest of a 39-year-old Kankakee man. In a press release, KAMEG agents say they, along with agents from the Illinois State Police SWAT team, the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force, the Kankakee Police Department and Illinois State Poli...

Petition period starts tomorrow for March elections Nominating packets will be available starting tomorrow for anyone interested in running for an elected county position in the March primary. Kankakee County Clerk Dan Hendrickson The Lake County Fair runs through Sunday in Crown Point. Visit lake dash county dash fair...

One killed in Rte 50 crash Illinois State Police are investigating after another fatal crash this morning at Route 50 and County Line Road in far northern Kankakee County. Reports say the crash happened just after 7:30 this morning and involved three vehicles. Troopers say three people were taken to the hospital to be ...

Caldwell Resigns as President of BBCHS School Board The President of Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School Board of Education has resigned. According to reports, Justin Caldwell submitted his letter of resignation on Wednesday saying he has accepted a position with the Illinois Association of School Boards. Caldwel...

Kankakee Municipal Band summer concert series wraps up tonight The Kankakee Municipal Band summer concert series wraps up tonight at the Palzer Band Shell in Bird Park. Bob Evans is the Conductor of the band This year's festival theme is "Game Night". The Fest runs through Sunday.

Riverside Foundation names Samaritan of the Year The Riverside Healthcare Foundation's President's Circle dinner was held last night. The highlight of the night was the awarding of the 2025 Samaritan of the Year award. Riverside's Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Matt McBirney Tips to Crime Stoppers are ano...