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...

Kankakee Man Arrested for Cyberstalking, Harassment

KANKAKEE, Ill. - A joint operation involving Kankakee Police, the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG), Kankakee County Sheriff's Office, and local law enforcement resulted...

Kankakee City Council Approves 10th Fire Department Lieutenant with Opioid Lawsuit Settlement

KANKAKEE, Ill. - The Kankakee City Council has approved the hiring of a 10th Lieutenant within the Fire Department, funded by a nationwide opioid class...

Kankakee Swears in Four New Police Officers in Record Hiring Year

KANKAKEE, Ill. - The Kankakee City Council welcomed four new police officers during a swearing-in ceremony last night.  The officers, including 23-year-old McKayla Kohl of Bourbonnais,...

Kankakee Veterans Council Seeks Volunteers to Honor Fallen Heroes

KANKAKEE, IL - The Kankakee Veterans Council is looking for volunteers to help place flags on veterans' graves at cemeteries in the area. The event...

From Kankakee County Courthouse to Wrigley Field: The Legacy of Zachary Taylor Davis

KANKAKEE, IL - Illinois residents may be surprised to learn of Kankakee County's unique connection to Wrigley Field, as it turns out that legendary architect...

Strawberry Jazz Festival returns to Kankakee County

BRADLEY, IL - The Community Arts Council's Annual Strawberry Jazz Festival is set to take place on Sunday, June 4th from 11:00 am to 4:00...
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