A Kankakee trial date of May 18 has been set for the man accused of killing a Momence bar-owner in early February. 47-year-old Julius Burkes was arraigned in Circuit Court (Monday). Burkes pleaded not guilty, while his defense...
A small structure fire in Kankakee this (Tues) morning. An electrical fire in the walls at 921 S. Washington Avenue did a reported $5,000 worth of damage. No injury, no one was displaced. Firemen from Kankakee, Bourbonnais and...
In response to the announcement of CSL Behring’s $1.5 billion expansion at their facility in Kankakee, State Representative Jackie Haas released a statement:
"I am thrilled CSL Behring made the decision to expand in Illinois...
State Senator Patrick Joyce joined CSL Behring as they announced a historic $1.5 billion investment for the Kankakee County community as they expand their operations in the area.
“This is truly game-changing for both our local...
The Watseka Park District and the Watseka Elks Lodge will be opening the doors to the Kids Carnival this Sunday, March 15 at 1 pm at the WCHS gymnasium. There will be games, prizes, face painting and a 52-foot-long, amazing slide...
Daylight Saving Time is back. Those clocks should have been moved ahead an hour before you called it a night Saturday. Fire department officials always remind folks to check the batteries in those smoke detectors too. The...
Riverside Healthcare’s annual fundraiser is Saturday, this year’s gala is an effort to expand the behavioral health unit at Riverside Medical Center. The Heart Ball at 5 pm is at the Tinley Park Convention Center. The...
