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Coroner: Bourbonnais couple dead by gunshot to head, one self inflicted  

BOURBONNAIS - A couple found dead in their home Monday both died of gunshot wounds to the head. The Kankakee County Coroner’s Office released the...

Husband, Wife Dead in Bourbonnais following Domestic Disturbance 911 call 

BOURBONNAIS - A couple is dead Monday following a domestic disturbance call late Sunday night. According to Bourbonnais police, Larry Menz Jr, 48, and his...

Executive Director of Kankakee County Conversation & Visitors Bureau resigns 

BOURBONNAIS - For over half a decade, Staci Wilken has lead the charge to bring tourists to Kankakee County.  Beginning next month, she’ll be stepping...

Small Plane crashes into tree in southern Monee 

MONEE - A small plane crash in rural Monee has emergency crews racing to free the pilot. According to the FAA, it happened sometime around...

COVID-19 Outbreak reported at Manteno Veterans Home following resident’s death  

MANTENO - The Illinois Department of Public Health reports Wednesday a new outbreak of COVID-19 at the Manteno Veterans Home.  The latest outbreak information came...

President Biden Discusses Supporting Farmers this afternoon in Kankakee County 

KANKAKEE - President Biden is scheduled to speak live from a farm in Western Kankakee County later this afternoon.   Biden’s visit marks the first time...