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First participants of county’s new Mental Health Court graduate - Shaw Local
First participants of county’s new Mental Health Court graduate Shaw Local
Published on 8 July 2025 | 3:00 pm
Music under the stars and stripes - Shaw Local
Music under the stars and stripes Shaw Local
Published on 8 July 2025 | 11:00 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 8 July 2025 | 1:00 am
Who is the top prospect in the Class of 2026? No senior is pulling away yet. - Chicago Sun-Times
Who is the top prospect in the Class of 2026? No senior is pulling away yet. Chicago Sun-Times
Published on 7 July 2025 | 6:05 pm
Rockin’ the River concert, ribbon cutting at Bird Park set for July 23 - Shaw Local
Rockin’ the River concert, ribbon cutting at Bird Park set for July 23 Shaw Local
Published on 7 July 2025 | 6:00 pm
Fire displaces four people in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Fire displaces four people in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 7 July 2025 | 4:00 pm
Heard on the Street: Deer Ridge Barn celebrates becoming year-round venue - Shaw Local
Heard on the Street: Deer Ridge Barn celebrates becoming year-round venue Shaw Local
Published on 7 July 2025 | 4:00 pm
Photos: Kankakee celebrates the Fourth of July - Shaw Local
Photos: Kankakee celebrates the Fourth of July Shaw Local
Published on 7 July 2025 | 10:00 am
Two injured Sunday in Kankakee shooting - Shaw Local
Two injured Sunday in Kankakee shooting Shaw Local
Published on 7 July 2025 | 12:37 am
Jyaire Hill returns to Kankakee for second annual Suga Summer Camp - Shaw Local
Jyaire Hill returns to Kankakee for second annual Suga Summer Camp Shaw Local
Published on 6 July 2025 | 7:42 pm
Photos: Kankakee celebrates the Fourth of July - Shaw Local
Photos: Kankakee celebrates the Fourth of July Shaw Local
Published on 6 July 2025 | 5:00 pm
1980 Eastridge H.S. reunion set - Shaw Local
1980 Eastridge H.S. reunion set Shaw Local
Published on 6 July 2025 | 4:00 pm
Kankakee County Speedway Results – 7/4/25 - St. Louis Racing
Kankakee County Speedway Results – 7/4/25 St. Louis Racing
Published on 5 July 2025 | 4:24 pm
No July rate increase: Aqua Illinois - Shaw Local
No July rate increase: Aqua Illinois Shaw Local
Published on 5 July 2025 | 4:00 pm
A fishing story: Derby leader turns self in - Shaw Local
A fishing story: Derby leader turns self in Shaw Local
Published on 5 July 2025 | 3:00 pm
Charity event for Children’s Miracle Network set for Saturday at Kankakee Walmart - Shaw Local
Charity event for Children’s Miracle Network set for Saturday at Kankakee Walmart Shaw Local
Published on 5 July 2025 | 2:50 pm
Through child’s cancer journey, Freedlunds still ‘find joy’ - Shaw Local
Through child’s cancer journey, Freedlunds still ‘find joy’ Shaw Local
Published on 5 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
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 | 9:00 pm
Photos: Riverview Historic District's 4th of July Celebration - Shaw Local
Photos: Riverview Historic District's 4th of July Celebration Shaw Local
Published on 4 July 2025 | 8:30 pm
Judge, sheriff discuss uptick in failure to appear warrant arrests - Shaw Local
Judge, sheriff discuss uptick in failure to appear warrant arrests Shaw Local
Published on 4 July 2025 | 11:00 am
Del Monte files for bankruptcy - Shaw Local
Del Monte files for bankruptcy Shaw Local
Published on 3 July 2025 | 6:56 pm
Kankakee River mussels captured, moved - Shaw Local
Kankakee River mussels captured, moved Shaw Local
Published on 3 July 2025 | 1:00 pm
Fireworks schedule for Kankakee County, surrounding area - Shaw Local
Fireworks schedule for Kankakee County, surrounding area Shaw Local
Published on 3 July 2025 | 11:15 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 | 5:30 pm
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 | 11:00 am
Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission Looking for Feedback on Safety Action Plan - WKVI Information Center
Kankakee-Iroquois Regional Planning Commission Looking for Feedback on Safety Action Plan WKVI Information Center
Published on 2 July 2025 | 10:01 am
Authorities investigate Bradley double homicide - Shaw Local
Authorities investigate Bradley double homicide Shaw Local
Published on 30 June 2025 | 6:00 pm
Birth announcements: Kankakee County: June 29, 2025 - Shaw Local
Birth announcements: Kankakee County: June 29, 2025 Shaw Local
Published on 29 June 2025 | 11:00 am
College corner: Kankakee County: June 28, 2025 - Shaw Local
College corner: Kankakee County: June 28, 2025 Shaw Local
Published on 28 June 2025 | 10:00 pm
Illinois Leaks | Kankakee County Board Member Resigns After Lawsuit Seeking His Removal – - Illinois Leaks | Edgar County Watchdogs
Illinois Leaks | Kankakee County Board Member Resigns After Lawsuit Seeking His Removal – Illinois Leaks | Edgar County Watchdogs
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:05 pm
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
Kankakee man arrested on multiple gun charges - Shaw Local
Kankakee man arrested on multiple gun charges Shaw Local
Published on 24 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Illinois Leaks | Three Elected Officials In Kankakee County Face Removal From Office – - Illinois Leaks | Edgar County Watchdogs
Illinois Leaks | Three Elected Officials In Kankakee County Face Removal From Office – Illinois Leaks | Edgar County Watchdogs
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
One step at a time: Kankakee County Relay for Life marks 30 years of cancer advocacy - Shaw Local
One step at a time: Kankakee County Relay for Life marks 30 years of cancer advocacy Shaw Local
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Riverwalk hits another snag - Shaw Local
Riverwalk hits another snag Shaw Local
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
State’s Attorney’s office, Prime Healthcare in talks on possible settlement over latest court filing - Shaw Local
State’s Attorney’s office, Prime Healthcare in talks on possible settlement over latest court filing Shaw Local
Published on 17 June 2025 | 11:00 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
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
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
Officials continue efforts to ID drowning victim - Shaw Local
Officials continue efforts to ID drowning victim Shaw Local
Published on 17 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Jonathan Ward growing as community, NFL leader - Shaw Local
Jonathan Ward growing as community, NFL leader Shaw Local
Published on 16 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
Authorities seek public’s assistance in identifying drowning victim - Shaw Local
Authorities seek public’s assistance in identifying drowning victim Shaw Local
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Photos: No Kings rally in Kankakee County - Shaw Local
Photos: No Kings rally in Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 14 June 2025 | 7:00 am
PHOTOS: Summer Nationals At Kankakee County Speedway - Speed Sport
PHOTOS: Summer Nationals At Kankakee County Speedway Speed Sport
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
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 Salvation Army facing financial crisis, seeking summer donations - Shaw Local
Kankakee Salvation Army facing financial crisis, seeking summer donations Shaw Local
Published on 14 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
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
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
Nitrate Levels: 5 Health Risks For Kankakee Infants - Farmonaut
Nitrate Levels: 5 Health Risks For Kankakee Infants Farmonaut
Published on 11 June 2025 | 4:53 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 | 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
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
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 | 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
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 | 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
Jeffers’ Kankakee development nearly set - Shaw Local
Jeffers’ Kankakee development nearly set Shaw Local
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
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 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
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
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 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
Kankakee police investigate shots fired incident - Shaw Local
Kankakee police investigate shots fired incident 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 police arrest Kentucky shooting suspect - Shaw Local
Kankakee police arrest Kentucky shooting suspect Shaw Local
Published on 8 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
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
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
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
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
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 laws hinder enforcement, supports DOJ lawsuit on sanctuary status - ABC7 Chicago
Kankakee sheriff says Illinois laws hinder enforcement, supports DOJ lawsuit on sanctuary status ABC7 Chicago
Published on 6 February 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
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
Anna Marie Wheeler - View Obituary & Service Information - Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Anna Marie Wheeler - View Obituary & Service Information Clancy-Gernon Funeral Homes
Published on 15 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 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
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 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 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
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