Drinking water alert issued for infants in 3 Chicago suburbs
Aqua Illinois has issued a drinking water alert for families with infants under six months old in Kankakee, Peotone and University Park due to elevated nitrate levels in the Kankakee River.
Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking
U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best places to live in Illinois, a ranking of 22 cities evaluated for quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends.
Kankakee mourns George Ryan, former Illinois governor who rose from local roots
Kankakee residents joined Illinois political veterans to honor former Gov. George Ryan at a funeral service on Thursday.
Kankakee mourns George Ryan, former governor who rose from local roots
Kankakee residents joined Illinois political veterans Thursday to honor former Gov. George Ryan at a funeral service held at Asbury United Methodist Church in his hometown.
Funeral held for former Illinois Gov. George Ryan
A funeral service was held for ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan on Thursday in his hometown of Kankakee.
3 killed in fiery Kankakee car crash, coroner says
Three people were killed in a fiery car crash early Sunday morning in far south suburban Kankakee.
Voters in Illinois to decide on key referenda on April 1
Voters across multiple Illinois counties will head to the polls on April 1 to cast their ballots on important referenda that could affect everything from tax policies to local government structures and public services.
Illinois State Police squad car struck on I-57 in Kankakee County
This marks the third Move Over Law-related crash involving ISP in 2025.
Driver killed, child hurt in Kankakee County single-car crash, police say
The driver of a car was killed and a child was hurt after a single-car crash in Kankakee County last Friday.
Fire erupts at cocoa plant in Kankakee County
Crews battled a massive fire at a cocoa plant in far south suburban Kankakee County.
Fire erupts at cocoa plant in Chicago's far south suburbs
Crews battled a massive fire at a cocoa plant in far south suburban Kankakee County.
Chicago area schools to close, shift to E-learning ahead of snowstorm
With a winter storm coming, schools in the Chicago area have announced closures or shifts to E-learning today.
Chicago area schools announce closures, shifts to E-learning ahead of snowstorm
With a winter storm on its way, schools in the Chicago area have started to announce closures or shifts to E-learning for Wednesday.
3 men arrested in rural Kankakee home invasion
Three men were arrested and charged in connection with a home invasion in rural Kankakee County, about 60 miles south of Chicago, on Monday.
Kankakee County home invaders zip-tied victim, stole electronics, guns from home
Three men were arrested and charged in connection with a home invasion in rural Kankakee County, about 60 miles south of Chicago, on Monday.
19-year-old shot multiple times, injured in Kankakee County
A 19-year-old man was shot multiple times and injured in unincorporated Kankakee County Monday evening.
Man found guilty in Bradley police officer deadly shooting learns sentence
The man convicted of fatally shooting Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and wounding her partner, Officer Tyler Bailey, during a 2021 incident, learned his sentence Tuesday afternoon.
Man convicted in Bradley sergeant fatal shooting learns sentence
The man convicted of fatally shooting Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and wounding her partner, Officer Tyler Bailey, during a 2021 incident, learned his sentence Tuesday afternoon.
Flood Watch issued due to Kankakee River ice jam risk
The fluctuating temperatures in the Chicago area are impacting local rivers and streams, raising the potential for ice jams.
Flood Watch issued due to Kankakee River ice jam risk
The fluctuating temperatures in the Chicago area are impacting local rivers and streams, raising the potential for ice jams.