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...
Kankakee County Clerk’s Office Faces Temporary Closure of Vital Records Department
KANKAKEE, Ill. - In response to staffing shortages, the Kankakee County Clerk's Office announced Monday the Vital Records Department will experience a temporary closure from...
Kankakee Valley Park District Debuts Three Playgrounds in JuneÂ
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...
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...
Kankakee Names Christopher Kidwell as Police Chief After 30 Years of Service
KANKAKEE, Ill. - After an impressive three decades of dedicated service, Robin Passwater, the esteemed Police Chief of Kankakee, will retire from his post. Stepping...
