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There was an obvious police presence today in a Kankakee alley near Oak and Chestnut Streets. Police responded to reports of gunfire. The gunfire in the neighborhood prompted Kankakee School District 111 officials to implement a...

Kankakee County Judge Clark Erickson delayed the sentencing of former Limestone Fire Chief Jeff Brosseau. Another court date is set for next Friday (Oct 11th). Brosseau admitted stealing $55,000 from the Kankakee Valley...

The Ford County Republican Central Committee welcomes political candidates at its next meeting in Piper City. The public is welcome for the Saturday, October 19th meeting. It's at 8:30 am at Ne's Place on Green Street in Piper...

The four announced Republican candidates for Illinois governor are invited to the Fall Luncheon of the Iroquois County Republican Women's Club. The 12 Noon event is at Celebrations in Watseka. Tickets are available from club...

An interstate crash involving a truck carrying cattle that happened early Wednesday resulted in several cattle being killed. Illinois State Police reported the truck driver was westbound on I-74 about 2:40 am. 29-year-old James...

A Fountain County, Indiana deer hunter was airlifted to the hospital after a fall from a tree stand Wednesday afternoon. Department of Natural Resource (DNR) officers said it happened around 4:15 p.m. in a wooded area south of...

It's the largest fundraiser of the year for the Old Courthouse Museum in Watseka. The 34th Annual Harvest Daze runs Friday evening through Sunday. Vendors, food, and entertainment are on the grounds at the old courthouse on...

About 50 potential employers are setting up displays at the KCC Job Fair Thursday. The program runs from 9 am 'til Noon on the Kankakee Community College campus. The fair is free to the public. . Veterans are especially...

Two teens being tried as adults for the murder of a Pembroke Township man had their bond set at $1 million each. The teens are charged with the shooting death of 70year-old Thad Wells. Well was shot when the door of his rural...

KANKAKEE AREA METROPOLITAN ENFORCEMENT GROUP (KAMEG), BOURBONNAIS POLICE DEPARTMENT, KANKAKEE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE BRADLEY POLICE DEPARTMENT ARE TAKING BACK UNWANTED PRESCRIPTION DRUGS Northfield Square Mall, 1600 N. Route...