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State’s Attorney Jim Rowe files lawsuit declaring Safe-T Act unconstitutional 

KANKAKEE - State’s Attorney Jim Rowe announced Friday a lawsuit filed in Kankakee County Circuit Court asking that HB3653, the “Safe-T Act”, be held unconstitutional.  The...

Bathroom fire in Bourbonnais displaces two residents in Briarcliff Subdivision Friday 

BOURBONNAIS - At least two residents have been displaced after a fire early Friday morning. According to Bourbonnais Fire, it happened around 6 a.m. when firefighters...

Countryside gives insight into Refugee experience after 40 migrants unexpectedly arrive  

CHICAGO - With Chicago being one of several sanctuary cities across the U.S. receiving migrants with no coordination from southern cities transporting them, the City...

State Police investigating of Death of Inmate in Kankakee  

KANKAKEE - Illinois State Police have begun an independent investigation into the death of an inmate held at the Jerome Combs Detention Center. Dewayne Tucker died...

High School receives additional security Thursday after Instagram threat   

CISSNA PARK - An increased security presence is being felt at Cissna Park Junior/Senior High School today after an alleged threat was made. District Superintendent...

Another inmate dies at Jerome Combs  

KANKAKEE - For the third time this year, an inmate of Jerome Combs Detention Center in Kankakee has died. According to the Kankakee County Coroner's office,...