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ONU Graduation Saturday
If you notice a little more traffic this weekend in Bourbonnais, that's because it's graduation weekend at Olivet. Olivet's Registrar Mark Mountain tells us more Mountain said this will be Olivet's 113th graduating class.
May 08, 2026
Semi catches fire on I-65
A semi fire on I-65 near Rensselaer tied up traffic on the interstate Thursday morning. Rensselaer Volunteer Fire reports they were called out just after five yesterday morning to the interstate for a semi fire. When they got there, firefighters found the tractor and trailer engulfed by flames. It took firefighters a f...
May 08, 2026
Former PBL teaches pleas to sex charges
A former Paxton-Buckley-Loda teacher has pled guilty to sexual assault charges. Paul Meuser was initially charged in March with attempted criminal sexual assault and grooming and indecent solicitation of a child. Charging documents say he invited a child to his home to have sex last December. The former driver's ed ...
May 08, 2026
Last Days to Visit SBA Disaster Relief Loan Centers
Today and tomorrow are the last days to visit any of the three U.S. Small Business Association Disaster Relief Loan Centers set up throughout Kankakee County to help those affected by the March 10th storms. SBA Public Affairs Specialist DJ Jakayla talks about some things you should bring with you. The SBA Loan Centers ...
May 08, 2026
Kankakee Police Welcome New Officer, Promote Another
At Monday Night's Kankakee City Council meeting, the Kankakee Police Department introduced Lucas Bills as their newest officer on the force. Mayor Chris Curtis says this brings the department up to full staff. Demetrius Williams was also promoted to Sergeant at Monday night's Kankakee City Council meeting
May 08, 2026
Events Happening in Kankakee County This Weekend
There's plenty to do in Kankakee County this Mother's Day weekend. With a look at a few of the events is Angelina Gear, Executive Director for Visit Kankakee County.
May 08, 2026
Kankakee County Tourist Destination Gets Global Attention
One of Kankakee County's tourist destinations is getting global attention. Angelina Gear, Executive Director of Visit Kankakee County has more.
May 08, 2026
Gas prices down slightly headed into the weekend
Gas prices are down slightly today as we head into the weekend. Triple-A says the average cost for a gallon of regular no lead gas is four-dollars-98 cents across the Land of Lincoln, that's down a penny overnight, but more than a half-dollar a gallon more expensive than it was a month ago. In the Kankakee area, Triple...
May 08, 2026
Nation-wide potato chip recall
Utz is recalling two of its popular potato chip brands due to the risk of salmonella contamination. The company is recalling select flavors and bag sizes of Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because the company was notified that the milk powder in some of its seasonings may contain salmonella and had been recalled se...
May 08, 2026
Homicide victim identified
We have the name now of the man killed in a shooting in Kankakee Tuesday afternoon. Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner says 38-year-old Aaron Moore of Chicago apparently died Tuesday afternoon from multiple gun-shot wounds. In a press release, Kankakee City Police say officers were sent to a home in the 500 block of ...
May 07, 2026







