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Kankakee County Health issues statement Asian Americans, Coronavirus

Earlier this morning, the Kankakee County Health Department issued a statement on preventing the spread of Coronavirus via their Facebook Page.  The Heath Department is advising...

Bourbonnais Ranks Top 50 in Safest City Report for Illinois

“We are extremely pleased with this ranking,” stated Chief of Police, James Phelps. “No city or village is without crime, but I’m proud of the hard work and dedication of our officers to continue to keep Bourbonnais a safe community.”

Officials Warning about Multistate E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Sprouts at Jimmy John’s

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is working with local health departments, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Food...

Kankakee County Sheriff Issues Appeal to Citzens in Fight Against Crime

Kankakee, IL- Responding to the increasing number of people wanting to assist law enforcement officials and build a stronger partnership in the fight against crime, Sheriff Mike...

Kankakee Bridge deemed structurally sound, expected to open tomorrow

The Canadian National Railway who owns the railroad bridge in Kankakee where roads have been closed this week on River Street will be completing maintenance work to address the issue of falling concrete.

Illinois becomes first state to implement testing for Coronavirus

"As additional cases of COVID-19 are diagnosed in an increasing number of countries, the Illinois Department of Public Health is working with health care providers and local public health officials, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and other state agencies to coordinate a robust response and take every possible step we can to prepare," said IDPH Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike. "Illinois has already led the charge, becoming the first state to be able to test for COVID-19 at state laboratories. As we move forward, we are working across city, state, and federal agencies to identify all available resources and ensure we are using every tool to keep our communities safe."