Kankakee mourns George Ryan, former governor who rose from local roots
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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.

Fire erupts at cocoa plant in Kankakee County

Crews battled a massive fire at a cocoa plant in far south suburban Kankakee County.

3 men arrested in rural Kankakee home invasion
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Three men were arrested and charged in connection with a home invasion in rural Kankakee County, about 60 miles south of Chicago, on Monday.

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
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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
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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.

Flood Watch issued for the Kankakee River
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The up and down temperatures in the Chicago area are taking a toll on area rivers and streams, and could cause ice jams.

Cook County crime: Federal charges filed in postal carrier robbery, shooting

A Kankakee man has been charged with robbing a postal carrier at gunpoint in Harvey, while a Harvey man faces charges for firing at investigators during the aftermath.