Kankakee

Will County Man Arrested for Allegedly Threatening Governor’s Office

Crete, IL – A Crete man was arrested after allegedly sending a threatening email to the office of Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker. According to the Illinois State Police (ISP), 49-year-old...

Kankakee Residents Called to Support Frank Lloyd Wright’s Legacy at Bradley House

Kankakee, IL – Wright in Kankakee, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bradley House, is urging...

Bourbonnais Snapshot: Capture Photography Fun at Snapshot Camp!

Bourbonnais, IL – Ready, set, snap! The Bourbonnais Park District is excited to announce the Snapshot Camp for...

Frankfort Finds: Community Garage Sale Day Coming August 3rd

FRANKFORT, IL – Get ready to shop till you drop, Frankfort! The Frankfort Park District is hosting its...

World UFO Day: The 1897 Sightings in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kansas

Kankakee, IL - As enthusiasts worldwide celebrate World UFO Day, Kankakee County residents reflect on a peculiar event...

Generous Contribution Bolsters Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office Drone Program

KANKAKEE, IL – COUNTRY Financial Representative Keith Brack has made a significant contribution to support local law enforcement in Kankakee County.  Brack recently donated $1,500 to...

Shadow of an Illinois Legend: Baseball, an Asylum, and Juneteenth

Andrew "Rube" Foster, a baseball legend and founder of the Negro Baseball League, had a story that blended triumph with tragedy. Born in Texas...

Toys for Tots in Kankakee County Seeks Space for Holiday Operations

KANKAKEE COUNTY, IL - It's that time of the year again when the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation gears up for its annual holiday mission.  However,...

Moody’s Upgrade Propels Kankakee County into Investment Grade Territory

KANKAKEE, IL — Global credit risk and financial assessment leader, Moody's, has once again upgraded the county's bond rating.  This latest upgrade marks the fourth consecutive...

Unleash Your Patriotism: Join the Musical Extravaganza on the Banks of Kankakee River this July 4th

KANKAKEE, IL – Get ready for a sizzling celebration of Independence Day as the south banks of the Kankakee River come alive with live music...

Kankakee Chairman Shrugs Off $6 Million by State of Illinois for Courthouse Renovations

KANKAKEE, Ill. - During this week’s Kankakee County board meeting, County Board Chairman Andrew Wheeler appeared to openly shrug off the state's allocation of $6...
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