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Chicago Woman Apprehended in Alleged “Felony Lane Gang” Fraud Scheme

GRUNDY COUNTY, IL - Lynn M. Sabatine, a 36-year-old Chicago resident, was successfully apprehended in Grundy County Thursday afternoon, marking a significant breakthrough in the...

Kankakee Valley Park District Debuts Three Playgrounds in June 

KANKAKEE, IL - The Kankakee Valley Park District is excited to announce the opening of three new playgrounds with ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Tuesday, June 20.  Families...

Sizzling Summer Fun in Riverview Historic District: Concerts, Runs, and Garage Sales

Kankakee, IL - Get ready for a sizzling summer in Riverview Historic District, as a series of entertaining events are set to take place in...

Unsafe Conditions Force Closure of Apartments in Indiana, Displacing 12 Families

MERRILLVILLE, IN - The Merrillville Fire Department has closed two buildings within the Hickory Ridge Lake Apartments due to compromised structural integrity and hazardous living...

Salmonella Outbreak in NE Illinois Raises Concerns, possibly linked to Ground Beef: IDPH

CHICAGO, IL â€” An outbreak of Salmonella infections in northeastern Illinois has health officials on high alert.  The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is collaborating...

Kankakee Kids allegedly Set Fire to Playground Equipment at Edison Elementary School

KANKAKEE, IL - Edison Elementary School is dealing with the fallout after a group of school-aged children allegedly set fire to playground equipment.  The incident was...