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KCC names President’s, Honors lists for spring semester - Shaw Local
KCC names President’s, Honors lists for spring semester Shaw Local
Published on 10 June 2025 | 10:16 pm
Aqua water alert remains in effect - Shaw Local
Aqua water alert remains in effect Shaw Local
Published on 10 June 2025 | 8:57 pm
5,000-plus classic cars roll through Kankakee on Tuesday - Shaw Local
5,000-plus classic cars roll through Kankakee on Tuesday Shaw Local
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:21 pm
Cobb Park Criterium rides again through Riverview - Shaw Local
Cobb Park Criterium rides again through Riverview Shaw Local
Published on 10 June 2025 | 3:00 pm
The Drinking Water Alert For Customers In Will And Kankakee Counties Continues - 1340 WJOL
The Drinking Water Alert For Customers In Will And Kankakee Counties Continues 1340 WJOL
Published on 10 June 2025 | 1:47 pm
Sandwiches with a Side of Jam to return in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Sandwiches with a Side of Jam to return in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 10 June 2025 | 1:00 pm
Kankakee River has Dangerous Levels of Nitrates - starvedrock.media
Kankakee River has Dangerous Levels of Nitrates starvedrock.media
Published on 9 June 2025 | 1:50 pm
Suburban water alert: High nitrate levels found in University Park, Kankakee, Peotone drinking water, infants at risk: officials - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 8 June 2025 | 9:58 pm
State Rep. Haas hosts job fair - Shaw Local
State Rep. Haas hosts job fair Shaw Local
Published on 8 June 2025 | 8:00 pm
Drinking water alert for Aqua Illinois customers in Kankakee, Will counties - CBS News
Drinking water alert for Aqua Illinois customers in Kankakee, Will counties CBS News
Published on 8 June 2025 | 3:29 am
Aqua Illinois issues drinking water alert for customers in Will and Kankakee counties - CBS News
Aqua Illinois issues drinking water alert for customers in Will and Kankakee counties CBS News
Published on 8 June 2025 | 3:03 am
Drinking water alert issued for infants in 3 Chicago suburbs - FOX 32 Chicago
Drinking water alert issued for infants in 3 Chicago suburbs FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 8 June 2025 | 2:31 am
Prime Healthcare not eliminating pulmonology service - Shaw Local
Prime Healthcare not eliminating pulmonology service Shaw Local
Published on 7 June 2025 | 3:00 pm
Fortitude finds ‘forever home’ in Court Street building - Shaw Local
Fortitude finds ‘forever home’ in Court Street building Shaw Local
Published on 7 June 2025 | 11:00 am
Softball Recap: Kankakee Valley Takes a Tough Playoff Loss - MaxPreps.com
Softball Recap: Kankakee Valley Takes a Tough Playoff Loss MaxPreps.com
Published on 7 June 2025 | 3:06 am
Hollywood horror feature filmed in Kankakee to premiere locally - Shaw Local
Hollywood horror feature filmed in Kankakee to premiere locally Shaw Local
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 pm
How gas prices have changed in Kankakee in the last week - HomeTown Register
How gas prices have changed in Kankakee in the last week HomeTown Register
Published on 6 June 2025 | 3:30 pm
Highest-paying Jobs in Kankakee That Require a Graduate Degree - stacker.com
Highest-paying Jobs in Kankakee That Require a Graduate Degree stacker.com
Published on 6 June 2025 | 1:06 pm
Jonathan Ward Skills Camp returns - Shaw Local
Jonathan Ward Skills Camp returns Shaw Local
Published on 6 June 2025 | 1:00 pm
Friday Night Concert Series to resume in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Friday Night Concert Series to resume in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 5 June 2025 | 7:00 pm
Riverfront concert to raise funds for Currents of Kankakee - Shaw Local
Riverfront concert to raise funds for Currents of Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 5 June 2025 | 1:00 pm
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County - Shaw Local
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 4 June 2025 | 9:00 pm
Kankakee County community stunned after hundreds laid off from plant - NBC 5 Chicago
Kankakee County community stunned after hundreds laid off from plant NBC 5 Chicago
Published on 4 June 2025 | 8:52 pm
Man charged with endangering life of child - Shaw Local
Man charged with endangering life of child Shaw Local
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 pm
Jeffers’ Kankakee development nearly set - Shaw Local
Jeffers’ Kankakee development nearly set Shaw Local
Published on 4 June 2025 | 3:00 pm
KHS tabbed for public, outdoor fitness court - Shaw Local
KHS tabbed for public, outdoor fitness court Shaw Local
Published on 3 June 2025 | 3:00 pm
Lil’s Park splashes to life: Bradley splash pad officially opened Sunday - Shaw Local
Lil’s Park splashes to life: Bradley splash pad officially opened Sunday Shaw Local
Published on 2 June 2025 | 11:00 am
Johnsonville closes Momence plant, 274 jobs lost - Shaw Local
Johnsonville closes Momence plant, 274 jobs lost Shaw Local
Published on 2 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Indiana Nature Notes for June - The Nature Conservancy
Indiana Nature Notes for June The Nature Conservancy
Published on 1 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Baran-Unland: Kankakee County reptile rescue needs community’s help - Shaw Local
Baran-Unland: Kankakee County reptile rescue needs community’s help Shaw Local
Published on 1 June 2025 | 7:00 am
An ever-growing list: Kankakee County veterans remembered, honored - Shaw Local
An ever-growing list: Kankakee County veterans remembered, honored Shaw Local
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County - Shaw Local
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Finally at rest: Unclaimed soldier’s ashes to be buried Monday in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Finally at rest: Unclaimed soldier’s ashes to be buried Monday in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee baseball’s upset bid of Morris comes up a run shy in regionals: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup - Shaw Local
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
2 injured in Sunday crash on Kankakee-Will County line - Shaw Local
2 injured in Sunday crash on Kankakee-Will County line Shaw Local
Published on 26 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Weather throws cold water on pool and water pad openings - Shaw Local
Weather throws cold water on pool and water pad openings Shaw Local
Published on 25 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Memorial Day ceremonies planned in Kankakee County - Shaw Local
Memorial Day ceremonies planned in Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 25 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Prime Healthcare ‘breached’ promise, Rowe seeks Illinois AG investigation - Shaw Local
Prime Healthcare ‘breached’ promise, Rowe seeks Illinois AG investigation Shaw Local
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Oak Forest overwhelms Kankakee, wins regional championship - Shaw Local
Oak Forest overwhelms Kankakee, wins regional championship Shaw Local
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee girls track athletes reach state finals in four events: Friday’s Daily Journal Roundup - Shaw Local
Kankakee girls track athletes reach state finals in four events: Friday’s Daily Journal Roundup Shaw Local
Published on 23 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Jeffers housing project gains OK - Shaw Local
Jeffers housing project gains OK Shaw Local
Published on 22 May 2025 | 7:00 am
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County - Shaw Local
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Pilgrimage of faith: Kankakee church hosts National Eucharistic Pilgrimage en route to L.A. - Shaw Local
Pilgrimage of faith: Kankakee church hosts National Eucharistic Pilgrimage en route to L.A. Shaw Local
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee Co. man arrested in Paxton, accused of traveling to meet a minor - WCIA.com
Kankakee Co. man arrested in Paxton, accused of traveling to meet a minor WCIA.com
Published on 20 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Pair survive going over dam in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Pair survive going over dam in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee Sands: A Prairie Reclaimed for All to Enjoy - The Nature Conservancy
Kankakee Sands: A Prairie Reclaimed for All to Enjoy The Nature Conservancy
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee police arrest mother of 2 children - Shaw Local
Kankakee police arrest mother of 2 children Shaw Local
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Another arrest made in April 30 shooting in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Another arrest made in April 30 shooting in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Aggravated arson charge brought against woman - Shaw Local
Aggravated arson charge brought against woman Shaw Local
Published on 18 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Riverside Healthcare readies for more - Shaw Local
Riverside Healthcare readies for more Shaw Local
Published on 17 May 2025 | 7:00 am
St. Mary’s Level II ER designation suspension pending - Shaw Local
St. Mary’s Level II ER designation suspension pending Shaw Local
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Sombering’ ceremony honors fallen Kankakee County police officers - Shaw Local
‘Sombering’ ceremony honors fallen Kankakee County police officers Shaw Local
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Eucharistic pilgramge to make a stop in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Eucharistic pilgramge to make a stop in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee police investigate shots fired incident - Shaw Local
Kankakee police investigate shots fired incident Shaw Local
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Coal City stays hot with win over Kankakee: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup - Shaw Local
Coal City stays hot with win over Kankakee: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup Shaw Local
Published on 15 May 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Money over patients’: Saint Mary’s future protested - Shaw Local
‘Money over patients’: Saint Mary’s future protested Shaw Local
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee County Museum to hold 35th annual Rhubarb Festival - Shaw Local
Kankakee County Museum to hold 35th annual Rhubarb Festival Shaw Local
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee walks off Bloom for pivotal conference win: Friday’s Daily Journal Roundup - Shaw Local
Kankakee walks off Bloom for pivotal conference win: Friday’s Daily Journal Roundup Shaw Local
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Curtis: 500 new housing units in Kankakee by 2030 - Shaw Local
Curtis: 500 new housing units in Kankakee by 2030 Shaw Local
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee police arrest Kentucky shooting suspect - Shaw Local
Kankakee police arrest Kentucky shooting suspect Shaw Local
Published on 8 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Woman accused of beating man indicted by Kankakee County grand jury - Shaw Local
Woman accused of beating man indicted by Kankakee County grand jury Shaw Local
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
2 arrests made in South Rosewood shooting - Shaw Local
2 arrests made in South Rosewood shooting Shaw Local
Published on 7 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee funeral arrangements announced for former Illinois Governor George Ryan, who died at age 91 this week - ABC7 Chicago
Kankakee funeral arrangements announced for former Illinois Governor George Ryan, who died at age 91 this week ABC7 Chicago
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Funeral services for former Gov. George Ryan to be held this week in Kankakee - Chicago Sun-Times
Funeral services for former Gov. George Ryan to be held this week in Kankakee Chicago Sun-Times
Published on 4 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Birth announcements: Kankakee County, mid-to-late April 2025 - Shaw Local
Birth announcements: Kankakee County, mid-to-late April 2025 Shaw Local
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Harris found in direct criminal contempt of court - Shaw Local
Harris found in direct criminal contempt of court Shaw Local
Published on 3 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Illinois officials, Gov. JB Pritzker, Kankakee leaders react to death of embattled former Illinois Governor George Ryan - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 2 May 2025 | 7:00 am
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County - Shaw Local
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee to end baby deliveries, Prime Healthcare confirms - Shaw Local
St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee to end baby deliveries, Prime Healthcare confirms Shaw Local
Published on 30 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Bradley police arrest Momence woman in connection with aggravated battery of a man - Shaw Local
Bradley police arrest Momence woman in connection with aggravated battery of a man Shaw Local
Published on 23 April 2025 | 7:00 am
3 killed in fiery Kankakee car crash, coroner says - FOX 32 Chicago
3 killed in fiery Kankakee car crash, coroner says FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
3 dead after SUV hits tree, catches fire in Kankakee - WGN-TV
3 dead after SUV hits tree, catches fire in Kankakee WGN-TV
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Kiyantis Riley, Philip Birdsong, Jeffrey Clark II killed in car crash in Kankakee, Illinois in 900-block of South Cobb Boulevard - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Chicago weather forecast: Tornado Watch for Kankakee, Grundy, LaSalle, Livingston counties canceled - ABC7 Chicago
Chicago weather forecast: Tornado Watch for Kankakee, Grundy, LaSalle, Livingston counties canceled ABC7 Chicago
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
3 Killed In Fiery Crash: Kankakee County Coroner - Patch
3 Killed In Fiery Crash: Kankakee County Coroner Patch
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Fiery crash in suburban Kankakee leaves 3 dead, police say - NBC 5 Chicago
Fiery crash in suburban Kankakee leaves 3 dead, police say NBC 5 Chicago
Published on 20 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Woman Fatally Struck By Freight Train In Kankakee: Police - Patch
Woman Fatally Struck By Freight Train In Kankakee: Police Patch
Published on 11 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Driver killed, child hurt in Kankakee County single-car crash, police say - FOX 32 Chicago
Driver killed, child hurt in Kankakee County single-car crash, police say FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 24 February 2025 | 8:00 am
‘We could have lost all these babies': Kankakee animal shelter bounces back after close call - NBC 5 Chicago
‘We could have lost all these babies': Kankakee animal shelter bounces back after close call NBC 5 Chicago
Published on 21 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Popular true crime Netflix show filming in Kankakee Co. - WCIA.com
Popular true crime Netflix show filming in Kankakee Co. WCIA.com
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Fire erupts at cocoa plant in Kankakee County - FOX 32 Chicago
Fire erupts at cocoa plant in Kankakee County FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Kankakee Co. cocoa plant destroyed in fire; 70 employees out of work - WCIA.com
Kankakee Co. cocoa plant destroyed in fire; 70 employees out of work WCIA.com
Published on 12 February 2025 | 8:00 am
3 men accused of tying up, robbing man during home invasion in Kankakee, Illinois - CBS News
3 men accused of tying up, robbing man during home invasion in Kankakee, Illinois CBS News
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Kankakee County home invaders zip-tied victim, stole electronics, guns from home - FOX 32 Chicago
Kankakee County home invaders zip-tied victim, stole electronics, guns from home FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 11 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Kankakee sheriff says Illinois TRUST Act hinders enforcement, supports DOJ lawsuit on sanctuary status - ABC7 Chicago
Kankakee sheriff says Illinois TRUST Act hinders enforcement, supports DOJ lawsuit on sanctuary status ABC7 Chicago
Published on 6 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Kankakee man sentenced to 45 years in prison for September 2021 deadly shooting - wandtv.com
Kankakee man sentenced to 45 years in prison for September 2021 deadly shooting wandtv.com
Published on 5 February 2025 | 8:00 am
Nuclear power plant to help reduce flooding, ice jam risk along Kankakee River - FOX 32 Chicago
Nuclear power plant to help reduce flooding, ice jam risk along Kankakee River FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 29 January 2025 | 8:00 am
19-year-old shot multiple times, injured in Kankakee County - FOX 32 Chicago
19-year-old shot multiple times, injured in Kankakee County FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 28 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Darrius Sullivan, convicted in Kankakee County shooting of Bradley cops Marlene Rittmanic, Tyler Bailey gets life sentence - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 21 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Flood Watch issued due to Kankakee River ice jam risk - FOX 32 Chicago
Flood Watch issued due to Kankakee River ice jam risk FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 16 January 2025 | 8:00 am
High speed pursuit from Kankakee County continued into Watseka - Newsbug.info
High speed pursuit from Kankakee County continued into Watseka Newsbug.info
Published on 8 January 2025 | 8:00 am
2 dead, 5 wounded in mass shooting at New Year's Day party in Kankakee, Illinois - CBS News
2 dead, 5 wounded in mass shooting at New Year's Day party in Kankakee, Illinois CBS News
Published on 2 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Kankakee mass shooting: 7 shot, 2 fatally, at Pierson Parkway house party on New Year's Day, police say - ABC7 Chicago
Kankakee mass shooting: 7 shot, 2 fatally, at Pierson Parkway house party on New Year's Day, police say ABC7 Chicago
Published on 1 January 2025 | 8:00 am
2 dead, 5 wounded during shooting at New Year’s Eve party in Kankakee - WCIA.com
2 dead, 5 wounded during shooting at New Year’s Eve party in Kankakee WCIA.com
Published on 1 January 2025 | 8:00 am
2 brothers killed, 5 others injured in Kankakee New Year's party shooting - FOX 32 Chicago
2 brothers killed, 5 others injured in Kankakee New Year's party shooting FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 1 January 2025 | 8:00 am
Obituary information for Ira L. Collins - Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes
Obituary information for Ira L. Collins Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes
Published on 13 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Kankakee Elite Cheer squad left stranded for hours after pre-paid P&J Luxury Liners bus never shows up - ABC7 Chicago
Kankakee Elite Cheer squad left stranded for hours after pre-paid P&J Luxury Liners bus never shows up ABC7 Chicago
Published on 12 December 2024 | 8:00 am
Illinois: How Kankakee County Secured the Largest EV Battery Investment in Illinois to Date - Site Selection Magazine
Illinois: How Kankakee County Secured the Largest EV Battery Investment in Illinois to Date Site Selection Magazine
Published on 2 November 2024 | 1:09 am