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Snow possible in Will, Kankakee counties Thursday and Friday
Rain is expected to turn to snow Thursday night in parts of far eastern Will County and Kankakee County, continuing into Friday morning, the National Weather Service said. Localized slushy accumulations of less than…
Kankakee man under investigation after police find gun during traffic stop
A 46-year-old Kankakee man was arrested after police found a loaded handgun in the glove compartment of a car during a traffic stop late Saturday near West Williams Street and North Cleveland Avenue. He was one of four…
Kankakee, IL Weather Alert: Downpours, Lightning Through 7 PM Nov 11
Showers and isolated thunderstorms were forecast across Kankakee County and parts of northeastern Illinois through about 6 or 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. The National Weather Service in Chicago said lightning and…
Kankakee celebrates Veterans Day through local veterans’ service experiences
About 50 people attended Kankakee’s Veterans Day community ceremony at the Kankakee County Museum, where speakers reflected on the experiences and courage of service members across generations. Eric Peterson…
District 111 board plans to close Mark Twain Elementary after this year
Kankakee School District 111’s board unanimously approved starting the process to close Mark Twain Elementary at the end of the school year, with a proposed effective date of July 1, 2027. The move is part of a broader…
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Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve, EcoCrew host inaugural Strasma Grove work day Saturday
The Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District and the EcoCrew are hosting an inaugural workday at Strasma Grove this Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers are invited to participate in environmental efforts…
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Turkey Trot Walk/Run, Collector Con, Murder Mystery Dinner & more
A Kankakee County roundup lists five events scheduled for the coming days, including Collector Con at the county fairgrounds and a Turkey Trot walk and run at Perry Farm Park in Bourbonnais. Other options include a…
Kankakee, IL McDonald's to Give Away Turkeys Monday Morning Nov 16
A McDonald’s restaurant at 1780 E. Court St. in Kankakee will give turkeys to local families in need beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16. The giveaway is part of Food for the Body & Spirit, an annual initiative run by…
Kankakee woman charged after stabbing outside gas station Monday
A 30-year-old Kankakee woman has been charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon after a man was stabbed outside a gas station Monday evening. Police said officers found the man with a wound on the 1900 block…
Kankakee’s Ava Johnson signs with Missouri Western State for basketball
Kankakee senior Ava Johnson signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Missouri Western State during a ceremony at her high school on Monday. The two-time IBCA All-State special mention forward had considered…
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Renewed Hope As Lost Dog Believed Spotted In Kankakee, His 'Person' Won't Give Up
Jenny Grant believes her missing Belgian Malinois, Grimm, was spotted in Kankakee after 41 days of searching. The dog disappeared from the Homer Glen and Orland Park area, and earlier sightings led Grant to Joliet. A…
A mostly average 2026 harvest for Kankakee County farmers
Farmers in Kankakee County describe the 2026 corn and soybean harvest as mostly average after heavy spring rains delayed planting and intense summer heat hurt some crops during pollination. Farmer Dave Wulff reported a…
Some Illinois community colleges are losing students. Others are bucking the trend
Fall 2026 enrollment declined statewide at Illinois community colleges, but several northern Illinois schools recorded gains. The Illinois Community College Board reported a 0.7% drop in total headcount and a 1% fall in…
Kankakee County, IL Toys for Tots Needs Holiday Volunteers
Kankakee County Toys for Tots is seeking volunteers to sort and organize donated toys ahead of holiday distribution. Volunteers will work at the Kankakee Salvation Army, helping prepare gifts for children whose families…
Kankakee Area YMCA pulls plug on Stingray swim club
The Kankakee Area YMCA has temporarily suspended its Stingray Swim Club season, leaving 44 young swimmers without the program through its planned March end. Parents were informed after longtime aquatics director…
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Judge orders Kankakee man detained on slew of drug, gun charges
A Kankakee County judge ordered a 28-year-old man held before trial on 22 drug- and weapons-related charges, according to State’s Attorney Jim Rowe. Prosecutors say the charges include fentanyl and ecstasy delivery…
Crawford’s Kankakee 3rd Ward candidacy questioned
Former Kankakee alderman David Crawford’s bid to return to the City Council is being challenged over his nominating papers. Patrick and Judith Coy questioned the wording of his statement of candidacy and the validity of…
Riverview house walk to open Frank Lloyd Wright homes, St. Rose Church, Dec. 6
Kankakee’s Riverview Historic District plans its annual Holiday House Walk for Dec. 6, with tours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can see neighborhood homes, St. Rose Church and, for the first time in 50 years, both of…
Residential home in Kankakee sells for $210,000
A residential property located at 1330 Lennington Circle NE in Kankakee was sold on October 21 for $210,000. The home is situated on a 6,132-square-foot lot. This sale is part of recent real estate activity in the…
Kiwanis, KVSO host 42nd youth concert
The Kiwanis Club of Kankakee and the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra recently hosted their 42nd annual youth concert at Olivet Nazarene University. Over 1,300 students from 16 local schools attended the free…
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Single-family home in Kankakee sells for $275,000
A single-family residence at 856 North Western Hills Drive in Kankakee was sold for $275,000 on October 22. The property is situated on a 0.4-acre lot. This transaction follows several other recent home sales in the…
Kankakee County gifted 100 new American flags ahead of Veterans Day
The charity Guardians of Old Glory has donated 100 American flags to Kankakee County ahead of Veterans Day. The flags will be distributed to local Boy Scout troops, who will replace worn or tattered flags throughout the…
Two Kankakee residents face fentanyl-related charges
Two Kankakee residents, Kayla Q. Earl and Dequan L. Pope, are facing fentanyl-related charges following separate arrests by the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group. Pope faces 22 charges, including delivery of…
How much did the 10 most expensive homes sell for in Kankakee County in the week of Oct. 26?
Kankakee County recorded 14 residential real estate sales during the week of October 26, with an average price of $203,821. The most expensive sale was a single-family home in Kankakee that sold for $415,000. Other…
Seabees veteran turns his darkest days into a mission to help others
Dave McCleery, a 14-year Navy Seabees veteran, has turned his personal struggle with mental health into a mission to support other veterans. After a suicide attempt in 2023, McCleery sought treatment and now serves as a…
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Army veteran teaches Kankakee students to finish what they start
Army veteran Greg Murphy, a longtime substitute teacher in Kankakee, is using lessons from his military service to inspire local students. After serving in Iraq, Murphy transitioned into education and coaching, where he…
Sale closed in Kankakee: $283,000 for a single-family home
A single-family residence at 1561 West Merchant Street in Kankakee was sold on October 13 for $283,000. The property sits on a lot measuring 11,216 square feet. This sale is part of recent real estate transactions in…
Kankakee County, IL: Small Businesses Invited to Apply for 2027
Visit Kankakee County is inviting local small businesses, artisans, and entrepreneurs to apply for the 2027 Illinois Made program. This state-led initiative highlights unique businesses that contribute to Illinois'…
‘The church is home’: St. Rose gets historic makeover following devastating storm
The historic St. Rose of Lima Chapel in Kankakee is undergoing a major restoration following significant roof damage caused by a massive tornado and hailstorm in March. A dedicated group of parishioners and…