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Illinois Man Found Guilty in Kankakee Sexual Assault Case, Could Face Over 300 Years in Prison

Kankakee, IL â€“ Jose Vazquez, a 39-year-old man, has been found guilty on multiple counts of sexual assault against a minor.  Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim...

Bradley Elementary Welcomes New Superintendent, Former Science Teacher

BRADLEY, IL – Bradley Elementary School District #61 is set to welcome a new era of leadership. Christopher Hammond, a veteran educator with 24 years...

Illinois Parolee Sentenced to 44 Years for Murder of 17-Year-Old in Aurora

Aurora, Illinois - A parolee at the time of the incident, 27-year-old Jose J. Gonzalez, has been sentenced to 44 years in prison after pleading...

Bradley Firefighters Heroically Save Residents, Pets from Apartment Fire on South Fulton

Bradley, IL - Bradley firefighters rescued two people and two pets from a two-story apartment building engulfed in flames early Thursday morning.  The fire, which broke...

Kankakee County State’s Attorney Launches Civic Leaders Program for High School Students

Kankakee, Illinois â€“ The Kankakee County State's Attorney's Office announced the formation of a Civic Leaders Program, designed to engage high school students in local...

Wisconsin Elk Found Dead on Illinois Interstate 55, No Accident Report Filed

JOLIET, IL â€” No accident report was filed after an elk, believed to be from a central Wisconsin herd, was found dead Wednesday morning on...