26-year-old Hipolito Bello of Kankakee was sentenced to a little lesss than 2.5 years in federal prison for possessing a firearm by a convicted felon. Bello was arrested in Kankakee by the Kankakee ATF Task Force and Kankakee...
There was a school lockdown at St. Anne High School yesterday A “soft” lockdown was in place Wednesday afternoon after a single round of ammunition was found in a conference room, near the main office. The lockdown was lifted...
Snowfall ranged from about 2.5 to six inches throughout east-central Illinois and northwest Indiana. A Winter Weather Advisory was in place this morning with anotgher couple inches possible in some areas. Snowcovered...
An Iroquois County citizen offers some views on the need for a positive marketing plan. It’s something often-commented about, but seldom pursued, he points out.
Gilman resident Bob Kramer told the County Board (Tuesday) it needs...
The financial woes in Kankakee County are a thing of the past. But there’s still much more work ahead to improve the big picture. That word from County Board Chairman Andy Wheeler. And he says the good news is because of all the...
Hope you haven't put the snow shovels and warmer clothes away just yet. More snow and then very cold weather coming our way. Snowfall could reach 2-5 inches and then artic cold settling in again.
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Most of Illinois state government is closed today for Lincoln’s birthday. That means you won’t be able to take care of driving-related business with the Illinois Secretary of State’s office. Driver’s service facilities will...
The Benton Community School Corporation board voted (Monday night) to put a referendum question on the May ballot. Superintendent Gregg Hoover said “this is the best option to pursue” to try to fight off financial problems.
The...
School officials have taken steps to protect students on the University of Illinois campus amid concerns about the new coronavirus from China. More than five thousand students from China attend the school, including more than 100...
25-year-old Tyler Nagel was found guilty of aggravated arson, AGGRAVATED-stalking, 2-counts of violating an order of protection, and criminal damage to property in Kankakee County Court Monday. He faces 6 – 30 years in prison...
