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Settlement in federal lawsuit against former Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency director could come this week - Shaw Local
Published on 26 July 2025 | 11:00 pm
Kankakee County Housing Authority unveils $14M housing development - Shaw Local
Kankakee County Housing Authority unveils $14M housing development Shaw Local
Published on 26 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Kankakee crime: Unauthorized person arrested after trying to access Greater Kankakee Airport, Illinois State Police say - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 26 July 2025 | 4:24 am
State police investigate incident at Greater Kankakee Airport - Shaw Local
State police investigate incident at Greater Kankakee Airport Shaw Local
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:44 pm
Kankakee airport closed after ‘unauthorized person’ arrested; ‘avoid the area,’ ISP says - WCIA.com
Kankakee airport closed after ‘unauthorized person’ arrested; ‘avoid the area,’ ISP says WCIA.com
Published on 25 July 2025 | 8:47 pm
Greater Kankakee Airport closed after unauthorized person attempts to gain access - 25 News Now
Greater Kankakee Airport closed after unauthorized person attempts to gain access 25 News Now
Published on 25 July 2025 | 8:45 pm
Merchant Street MusicFest returns for 15th year this weekend - Shaw Local
Merchant Street MusicFest returns for 15th year this weekend Shaw Local
Published on 25 July 2025 | 5:00 pm
Negotiations continue between Kankakee County, Prime Healthcare regarding lawsuit - Shaw Local
Negotiations continue between Kankakee County, Prime Healthcare regarding lawsuit Shaw Local
Published on 25 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Vehicle hijacking in Kankakee ends with crash in Bradley - Shaw Local
Vehicle hijacking in Kankakee ends with crash in Bradley Shaw Local
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:00 pm
Kankakee Street Railroad Crossing Could Be Eliminated in Coal City, Other Streets Will Be Resurfaced - WCSJ News
Kankakee Street Railroad Crossing Could Be Eliminated in Coal City, Other Streets Will Be Resurfaced WCSJ News
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:50 am
Youth, Kankakee police raise awareness through Bike Against Violence event - Shaw Local
Youth, Kankakee police raise awareness through Bike Against Violence event Shaw Local
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Kankakee City Council passes 2026 budget - Shaw Local
Kankakee City Council passes 2026 budget Shaw Local
Published on 23 July 2025 | 3:00 pm
Impossible milestone: Bradley’s Lauren Gross reaches improbable birthday - Shaw Local
Impossible milestone: Bradley’s Lauren Gross reaches improbable birthday Shaw Local
Published on 23 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Bike Against Violence pedals again Tuesday - Shaw Local
Bike Against Violence pedals again Tuesday Shaw Local
Published on 22 July 2025 | 5:00 pm
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Kankakee metro area - cnhinews.com
Cities with the most expensive homes in the Kankakee metro area cnhinews.com
Published on 22 July 2025 | 2:13 am
Chase Holland wins pay feature at Kankakee County Speedway - Shaw Local
Chase Holland wins pay feature at Kankakee County Speedway Shaw Local
Published on 21 July 2025 | 7:00 pm
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - July 16, 2025 - Shaw Local
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - July 16, 2025 Shaw Local
Published on 20 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Kankakee seeks big investment in street rehab - Shaw Local
Kankakee seeks big investment in street rehab Shaw Local
Published on 19 July 2025 | 4:00 pm
Photos: Good Trouble protest Kankakee County - Shaw Local
Photos: Good Trouble protest Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 18 July 2025 | 5:00 pm
Kankakee police investigate three shootings - Shaw Local
Kankakee police investigate three shootings Shaw Local
Published on 18 July 2025 | 4:30 pm
2025 IHSA football schedule release: Kankakee County’s top games to watch week by week - Shaw Local
2025 IHSA football schedule release: Kankakee County’s top games to watch week by week Shaw Local
Published on 18 July 2025 | 3:32 pm
How Gas Prices Have Changed in Kankakee in the Last Week - Stacker
How Gas Prices Have Changed in Kankakee in the Last Week Stacker
Published on 18 July 2025 | 1:30 pm
New officers elected for Visit Kankakee County board - Shaw Local
New officers elected for Visit Kankakee County board Shaw Local
Published on 18 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Friday Night Drive Podcast, Episode 281: The 2025 IHSA football games we can’t wait for in Kankakee County - Shaw Local
Published on 17 July 2025 | 5:01 pm
College corner: Kankakee County - July 19, 2025 - Shaw Local
College corner: Kankakee County - July 19, 2025 Shaw Local
Published on 17 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee police, fire officials investigate 2 arson fires - Shaw Local
Kankakee police, fire officials investigate 2 arson fires Shaw Local
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Mosquitos test positive for West Nile virus in Kankakee County - Shaw Local
Mosquitos test positive for West Nile virus in Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee County’s JUMP! mentoring funding cut - Shaw Local
Kankakee County’s JUMP! mentoring funding cut Shaw Local
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee County teams look for summer tune-ups at Central 7-on-7 competition - Shaw Local
Kankakee County teams look for summer tune-ups at Central 7-on-7 competition Shaw Local
Published on 14 July 2025 | 1:00 pm
Critical need: New Kankakee County housing still sought - Shaw Local
Critical need: New Kankakee County housing still sought Shaw Local
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee High School soccer coach Vince Mkhwanazi honored by student athletes for 'Making A Difference On AND Off The Field' - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - July 12, 2025 - Shaw Local
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - July 12, 2025 Shaw Local
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee County Board seat declared vacant - Shaw Local
Kankakee County Board seat declared vacant Shaw Local
Published on 12 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Good Trouble Lives On rally set in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Good Trouble Lives On rally set in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee police make arrest in July 6 shooting - Shaw Local
Kankakee police make arrest in July 6 shooting Shaw Local
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee Library hosting Family Fun Day - Shaw Local
Kankakee Library hosting Family Fun Day Shaw Local
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Interstate 57 crash claims life of Danforth man in Kankakee County - Shaw Local
Interstate 57 crash claims life of Danforth man in Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee OKs 1% grocery tax - Shaw Local
Kankakee OKs 1% grocery tax Shaw Local
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Bastille Day picnic set for Monday in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Bastille Day picnic set for Monday in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
State police investigate fatal crash on Kankakee/Iroquois County line - Shaw Local
State police investigate fatal crash on Kankakee/Iroquois County line Shaw Local
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Two injured Sunday in Kankakee shooting - Shaw Local
Two injured Sunday in Kankakee shooting Shaw Local
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Riverview keeps 4th of July tradition rolling in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Riverview keeps 4th of July tradition rolling in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee River mussels captured, moved - Shaw Local
Kankakee River mussels captured, moved Shaw Local
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Fireworks schedule for Kankakee County, surrounding area - Shaw Local
Fireworks schedule for Kankakee County, surrounding area Shaw Local
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
2025 Daily Journal Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Kankakee’s Naomi Bey-Osborne - Shaw Local
2025 Daily Journal Girls Track and Field Athlete of the Year: Kankakee’s Naomi Bey-Osborne Shaw Local
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Mother-son team enjoy fishing as annual derby continues - Shaw Local
Mother-son team enjoy fishing as annual derby continues Shaw Local
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Cheeseburgers & Fireworks set to return to Aroma Park Boat Club on Saturday - Shaw Local
Cheeseburgers & Fireworks set to return to Aroma Park Boat Club on Saturday Shaw Local
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Donald J. Brewer - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Donald J. Brewer - View Obituary & Service Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Birth announcements: Kankakee County: June 29, 2025 - Shaw Local
Birth announcements: Kankakee County: June 29, 2025 Shaw Local
Published on 29 June 2025 | 7:00 am
"Birdie" Alberta Jean Blanchette - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
"Birdie" Alberta Jean Blanchette - View Obituary & Service Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Search for Kankakee River mussels begins - Shaw Local
Search for Kankakee River mussels begins Shaw Local
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Strolling into 125 years: Kankakee’s Frank Lloyd Wright home enjoying summer celebrations - Shaw Local
Strolling into 125 years: Kankakee’s Frank Lloyd Wright home enjoying summer celebrations Shaw Local
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
3 elected officials in Kankakee County losing their positions - Shaw Local
3 elected officials in Kankakee County losing their positions Shaw Local
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee Juneteenth Parade, Hobbie Avenue reopening set - Shaw Local
Kankakee Juneteenth Parade, Hobbie Avenue reopening set Shaw Local
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
State offers unused land at Shapiro to be developed by Kankakee - Shaw Local
State offers unused land at Shapiro to be developed by Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
500 show for ‘No Kings’ protest in Kankakee - Shaw Local
500 show for ‘No Kings’ protest in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 16 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Police Seek Help ID'ing Man Pulled From Kankakee River - Patch
Police Seek Help ID'ing Man Pulled From Kankakee River Patch
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee Co. seeks injunction to restore St. Mary’s services - Shaw Local
Kankakee Co. seeks injunction to restore St. Mary’s services Shaw Local
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Body recovered from Kankakee River - Shaw Local
Body recovered from Kankakee River Shaw Local
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Aqua Illinois unsafe drinking water alert lifted for south suburbs - CBS News
Aqua Illinois unsafe drinking water alert lifted for south suburbs CBS News
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee police arrest Bourbonnais man for arson - Shaw Local
Kankakee police arrest Bourbonnais man for arson Shaw Local
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Body Pulled From Kankakee River In Apparent Drowning: Authorities - Patch
Body Pulled From Kankakee River In Apparent Drowning: Authorities Patch
Published on 13 June 2025 | 7:00 am
It’s All Jason Feger At Kankakee County - speed sport
It’s All Jason Feger At Kankakee County speed sport
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee Water Alert: Urgent Nitrate Warning Issued - Farmonaut
Kankakee Water Alert: Urgent Nitrate Warning Issued Farmonaut
Published on 11 June 2025 | 4:53 pm
5,000-plus classic cars rolled through Kankakee Tuesday on Hot Rod Power Tour - Shaw Local
5,000-plus classic cars rolled through Kankakee Tuesday on Hot Rod Power Tour Shaw Local
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Irene M. Jensen - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Irene M. Jensen - View Obituary & Service Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Aqua water alert remains in effect - Shaw Local
Aqua water alert remains in effect Shaw Local
Published on 10 June 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
Jeffers’ Kankakee development nearly set - Shaw Local
Jeffers’ Kankakee development nearly set Shaw Local
Published on 4 June 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 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
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
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
Mary Lou Lynch Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Mary Lou Lynch Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Published on 22 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
Democrats join with Republicans to pay respects to former Illinois Governor George Ryan in Kankakee funeral service - ABC7 Chicago
Democrats join with Republicans to pay respects to former Illinois Governor George Ryan in Kankakee funeral service ABC7 Chicago
Published on 8 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
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
Richard L Skelly - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Richard L Skelly - View Obituary & Service Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Published on 29 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
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
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
Ralph Magruder - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Ralph Magruder - View Obituary & Service Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Published on 13 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Allen Matthew Kohl - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Allen Matthew Kohl - View Obituary & Service Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Published on 10 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Erik C. Young - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Erik C. Young - View Obituary & Service Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Published on 13 March 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
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
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
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
Aaron E. Mills - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Aaron E. Mills - View Obituary & Service Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
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
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
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
Deborah "Coach J" Johnston - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Deborah "Coach J" Johnston - View Obituary & Service Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Published on 16 November 2024 | 8:00 am