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Volleyball Recap: Kankakee Valley Comes Up Short - MaxPreps.com
Volleyball Recap: Kankakee Valley Comes Up Short MaxPreps.com
Published on 22 August 2025 | 4:08 am
Photos: Kankakee Valley Park District's Bird Park Ribbon Cutting - Shaw Local
Photos: Kankakee Valley Park District's Bird Park Ribbon Cutting Shaw Local
Published on 21 August 2025 | 11:00 pm
Tickets for Bret Michaels show at new Hollywood Casino Joliet go on sale Friday - Shaw Local
Tickets for Bret Michaels show at new Hollywood Casino Joliet go on sale Friday Shaw Local
Published on 21 August 2025 | 10:25 pm
Shaw Media acquires 4 northern Illinois newspapers after abrupt shutdown - Shaw Local
Shaw Media acquires 4 northern Illinois newspapers after abrupt shutdown Shaw Local
Published on 21 August 2025 | 9:42 pm
Tyjuan Hagler Foundation offers school supplies - Shaw Local
Tyjuan Hagler Foundation offers school supplies Shaw Local
Published on 21 August 2025 | 8:00 pm
Crawford resigns as Kankakee-area land bank leader - Shaw Local
Crawford resigns as Kankakee-area land bank leader Shaw Local
Published on 21 August 2025 | 5:00 pm
Sale of Jaffe building in Kankakee hits another snag - Shaw Local
Sale of Jaffe building in Kankakee hits another snag Shaw Local
Published on 21 August 2025 | 1:00 pm
Fortitude gains OK from Kankakee Planning Board - Shaw Local
Fortitude gains OK from Kankakee Planning Board Shaw Local
Published on 21 August 2025 | 11:00 am
Second Vacancy Declared on Kankakee County Board - Southwest Regional Publishing
Second Vacancy Declared on Kankakee County Board Southwest Regional Publishing
Published on 21 August 2025 | 12:32 am
Trustees approve Sztuba as Bourbonnais’ new deputy police chief - Shaw Local
Trustees approve Sztuba as Bourbonnais’ new deputy police chief Shaw Local
Published on 20 August 2025 | 11:00 pm
Staff welcomed back to school in Kankakee Dist. 111 - Shaw Local
Staff welcomed back to school in Kankakee Dist. 111 Shaw Local
Published on 20 August 2025 | 9:00 pm
8th annual Art in the Park returns to Rock Falls on Aug. 23 - Shaw Local
8th annual Art in the Park returns to Rock Falls on Aug. 23 Shaw Local
Published on 20 August 2025 | 9:00 pm
Texas truck driver busted with 15 kilos of cocaine in Chicago area: police - FOX 32 Chicago
Texas truck driver busted with 15 kilos of cocaine in Chicago area: police FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 20 August 2025 | 2:45 pm
Soccer Recap: Kankakee Trinity Academy Falls to Westlake Christian Academy in First Game of Season - MaxPreps.com
Soccer Recap: Kankakee Trinity Academy Falls to Westlake Christian Academy in First Game of Season MaxPreps.com
Published on 20 August 2025 | 7:09 am
CSL Cutting 3,000 Jobs by 2026; Kankakee County, Illinois Workers Face Uncertainty - Country Herald
CSL Cutting 3,000 Jobs by 2026; Kankakee County, Illinois Workers Face Uncertainty Country Herald
Published on 20 August 2025 | 12:53 am
Job cuts at Bourbonnais Twp.’s CSL Behring? - Shaw Local
Job cuts at Bourbonnais Twp.’s CSL Behring? Shaw Local
Published on 19 August 2025 | 9:30 pm
Texas man arrested in Kankakee Co. with 40 lbs of suspected cocaine - WCIA.com
Texas man arrested in Kankakee Co. with 40 lbs of suspected cocaine WCIA.com
Published on 19 August 2025 | 8:06 pm
Photos: Gladiolus Festival cornhole tournament scores record turnout - Shaw Local
Photos: Gladiolus Festival cornhole tournament scores record turnout Shaw Local
Published on 19 August 2025 | 5:00 pm
Traffic stop on I-57 nets 40 pounds of cocaine - Shaw Local
Traffic stop on I-57 nets 40 pounds of cocaine Shaw Local
Published on 19 August 2025 | 4:20 pm
Illinois Drug Bust: 40 Pounds of Cocaine Seized on I-57; Texas Truck Driver Charged - Country Herald
Illinois Drug Bust: 40 Pounds of Cocaine Seized on I-57; Texas Truck Driver Charged Country Herald
Published on 19 August 2025 | 4:08 pm
Pump tracks and futsal: The latest trends popping up in public parks - Shaw Local
Pump tracks and futsal: The latest trends popping up in public parks Shaw Local
Published on 19 August 2025 | 11:00 am
Photos: Bill Breeden All-Area Classic, boys golf - Shaw Local
Photos: Bill Breeden All-Area Classic, boys golf Shaw Local
Published on 19 August 2025 | 3:00 am
Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill - Shaw Local
Governor gives boon to trial lawyers, vetoes treasurer-backed bill Shaw Local
Published on 18 August 2025 | 7:48 pm
Historic Highlights: Western Illinois could have been part of ‘Forgottonia’ - Shaw Local
Historic Highlights: Western Illinois could have been part of ‘Forgottonia’ Shaw Local
Published on 18 August 2025 | 3:00 pm
Lead in water is probably not the main cause of elevated lead levels in children, medical expert says - Shaw Local
Published on 18 August 2025 | 11:00 am
Sediment removal project completed in Aroma Park - Shaw Local
Sediment removal project completed in Aroma Park Shaw Local
Published on 17 August 2025 | 11:00 pm
Spirit Matters: In light of eternity, Assumption continues to dynamically unfold - Shaw Local
Spirit Matters: In light of eternity, Assumption continues to dynamically unfold Shaw Local
Published on 17 August 2025 | 9:15 pm
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Aug. 16, 2025 - Shaw Local
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Aug. 16, 2025 Shaw Local
Published on 17 August 2025 | 5:00 pm
Storms lead to widespread power outages across northern Illinois - Shaw Local
Storms lead to widespread power outages across northern Illinois Shaw Local
Published on 17 August 2025 | 11:15 am
A piece of Dixon history: Cracks in Dixon’s cement plant road - Shaw Local
A piece of Dixon history: Cracks in Dixon’s cement plant road Shaw Local
Published on 16 August 2025 | 8:00 pm
Dennis Marek: Where were you this month 80 years ago? - Shaw Local
Dennis Marek: Where were you this month 80 years ago? Shaw Local
Published on 16 August 2025 | 3:00 pm
Eye On Illinois: Education officials taking yet another approach to measuring proficiency - Shaw Local
Eye On Illinois: Education officials taking yet another approach to measuring proficiency Shaw Local
Published on 16 August 2025 | 3:00 pm
St. Charles Park District: New tennis programs meet young players where they’re at - Shaw Local
St. Charles Park District: New tennis programs meet young players where they’re at Shaw Local
Published on 16 August 2025 | 12:00 pm
What is Fortitude’s future in Kankakee? - Shaw Local
What is Fortitude’s future in Kankakee? Shaw Local
Published on 16 August 2025 | 11:01 am
Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills: 4 storylines to watch as Caleb Williams makes preseason debut - Shaw Local
Chicago Bears vs. Buffalo Bills: 4 storylines to watch as Caleb Williams makes preseason debut Shaw Local
Published on 16 August 2025 | 10:00 am
Wright at Twilight in Kankakee will feature food, music, theater and more - Shaw Local
Wright at Twilight in Kankakee will feature food, music, theater and more Shaw Local
Published on 15 August 2025 | 11:00 pm
First Financial, with branches in Kankakee region, acquiring BankFinancial - Shaw Local
First Financial, with branches in Kankakee region, acquiring BankFinancial Shaw Local
Published on 15 August 2025 | 7:34 pm
Music in the Column Garden set for Sunday at Kankakee County Museum - Shaw Local
Music in the Column Garden set for Sunday at Kankakee County Museum Shaw Local
Published on 15 August 2025 | 5:00 pm
Kankakee River Sandhill Crane Paddle set for October 26 - GreatNews.Life
Kankakee River Sandhill Crane Paddle set for October 26 GreatNews.Life
Published on 15 August 2025 | 2:20 pm
St. Patrick’s Day-themed Menus at Kankakee Grille locations on March 17 and 18! - GreatNews.Life
St. Patrick’s Day-themed Menus at Kankakee Grille locations on March 17 and 18! GreatNews.Life
Published on 14 August 2025 | 8:42 pm
Another Kankakee County Board vacancy declared - Shaw Local
Another Kankakee County Board vacancy declared Shaw Local
Published on 14 August 2025 | 5:00 pm
GIRLS SOFTBALL REGIONAL New Prairie VS. Kankakee Valley 2024 - GreatNews.Life
GIRLS SOFTBALL REGIONAL New Prairie VS. Kankakee Valley 2024 GreatNews.Life
Published on 14 August 2025 | 7:34 am
Kankakee County Circuit Clerk Cianci selected to participate in certified court manager program - Shaw Local
Kankakee County Circuit Clerk Cianci selected to participate in certified court manager program Shaw Local
Published on 12 August 2025 | 8:00 pm
Frankfort man killed in 3-vehicle crash on Will-Kankakee county line - Shaw Local
Frankfort man killed in 3-vehicle crash on Will-Kankakee county line Shaw Local
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee police arrest 4 following 2 fights Sunday - Shaw Local
Kankakee police arrest 4 following 2 fights Sunday Shaw Local
Published on 11 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - August 9, 2025 - Shaw Local
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - August 9, 2025 Shaw Local
Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee St. Mary’s ER online scheduling set - Shaw Local
Kankakee St. Mary’s ER online scheduling set Shaw Local
Published on 10 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Boy, woman shot following dispute over parking spot in Kankakee, Illinois, police say - CBS News
Boy, woman shot following dispute over parking spot in Kankakee, Illinois, police say CBS News
Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:00 am
2 shot at Kankakee apartment complex during fight over parking space - WGN-TV
2 shot at Kankakee apartment complex during fight over parking space WGN-TV
Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:00 am
2 shot in Kankakee after dispute over parking spot, police say - FOX 32 Chicago
2 shot in Kankakee after dispute over parking spot, police say FOX 32 Chicago
Published on 9 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee, fire union agree on 4-year pact - Shaw Local
Kankakee, fire union agree on 4-year pact Shaw Local
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am
9-year-old boy, woman shot during dispute over parking spot: Kankakee police - NBC Chicago
9-year-old boy, woman shot during dispute over parking spot: Kankakee police NBC Chicago
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am
At least one dead in crash on Route 50 at Kankakee/Will county line Friday - Shaw Local
At least one dead in crash on Route 50 at Kankakee/Will county line Friday Shaw Local
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Two injured in east Kankakee shooting - Shaw Local
Two injured in east Kankakee shooting Shaw Local
Published on 8 August 2025 | 7:00 am
New York City Deli to open 2nd location in downtown Kankakee - Shaw Local
New York City Deli to open 2nd location in downtown Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 7 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee bond sale clears 1st reading - Shaw Local
Kankakee bond sale clears 1st reading Shaw Local
Published on 6 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Aug. 2, 2025 - Shaw Local
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Aug. 2, 2025 Shaw Local
Published on 3 August 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee Valley High School Graduation 2024 - GreatNews.Life
Kankakee Valley High School Graduation 2024 GreatNews.Life
Published on 2 August 2025 | 1:28 am
What to watch for: 5 preseason boys soccer storylines for Kankakee County - Shaw Local
What to watch for: 5 preseason boys soccer storylines for Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Photoshoot fundraiser planned for Wright house in Kankakee - Shaw Local
Photoshoot fundraiser planned for Wright house in Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Fifth commissioner seat filled on Kankakee Valley Park District board - Shaw Local
Fifth commissioner seat filled on Kankakee Valley Park District board Shaw Local
Published on 31 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Why nearly 40 percent of Kankakee teachers weren't properly licensed, nine times the state average - Northern Public Radio
Why nearly 40 percent of Kankakee teachers weren't properly licensed, nine times the state average Northern Public Radio
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am
What to watch for: 5 preseason girls volleyball storylines for Kankakee County - Shaw Local
What to watch for: 5 preseason girls volleyball storylines for Kankakee County Shaw Local
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee County Sheriff’s Deputy suffers minor injuries during traffic stop - Shaw Local
Kankakee County Sheriff’s Deputy suffers minor injuries during traffic stop Shaw Local
Published on 30 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Kankakee County Fair kicks off Wednesday at the fairgrounds - Shaw Local
Kankakee County Fair kicks off Wednesday at the fairgrounds Shaw Local
Published on 29 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Rain or Shine: Merchant Street MusicFest rocked downtown Kankakee - Shaw Local
Rain or Shine: Merchant Street MusicFest rocked downtown Kankakee Shaw Local
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Man arrested for tossing backpack into Greater Kankakee Airport area - Shaw Local
Man arrested for tossing backpack into Greater Kankakee Airport area Shaw Local
Published on 28 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
Kankakee crime: Unauthorized person arrested after trying to access Greater Kankakee Airport, Illinois State Police say - ABC7 Chicago
Published on 25 July 2025 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
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 | 7:00 am
Kankakee City Council passes 2026 budget - Shaw Local
Kankakee City Council passes 2026 budget Shaw Local
Published on 23 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
Two injured Sunday in Kankakee shooting - Shaw Local
Two injured Sunday in Kankakee shooting Shaw Local
Published on 6 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
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 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
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
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
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
Body recovered from Kankakee River - Shaw Local
Body recovered from Kankakee River Shaw Local
Published on 13 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
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
Kankakee County community stunned after hundreds laid off from plant - NBC Chicago
Kankakee County community stunned after hundreds laid off from plant NBC Chicago
Published on 4 June 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
Carol M Hoover - View Obituary & Service Information - Schreffler Funeral Home
Carol M Hoover - View Obituary & Service Information Schreffler Funeral Home
Published on 16 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
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
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
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
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
Ronnie P. Miller - View Obituary & Service Information - Jensen Funeral Home
Ronnie P. Miller - View Obituary & Service Information Jensen Funeral Home
Published on 1 March 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 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
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
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