Clean-up is underway at Milliopore in Kankakee after a chemical leak this (Thurs) morning. Kankakee Fire answered a call at 4 am to 195 W. Birch. The building workers had evacuated when firemen arrived. Chemical fumes from an...
Cold, cold weather grips the listening area and the American Red Cross extends some tips on how to stay safe outside. Long periods of time outside is not recommended as hypothermia can take hold quickly.
A news release from the...
A Georgetown man was arrested in Iroquois County for weapons offenses. 20-year-old Malik S. Noye was wanted on a Vermilion County warrant. Sheriff's Police made the arrest and held Noye for extradition back to...
Fire officials speculate the colder. winter weather is the contributing factor in an increase in the number of house fires. Several departments are reporting an increased number of house fires so far in 2023….. more than at this...
A stubborn ceiling fire at the Kankakee Tank Wash on Eastgate Drive Monday evening did a reported $10,000 damage. No injury was reported. Kankakee Fire responded at 6:30 and fire personnel were at the scene some two and a-half...
The Early Risers Chapter of Toast Masters in Iroquois County has kicked off a Gift Card Drive designed to benefit domestic violence survivors served by Harbor house. The gift cards and monetary donations go to those Harbor House...
A Kankakee Catholic priest has been sentenced to 18-years in prison for the sexual assault of a disabled man. The case evolves from a 2017 incident whereby the 70-year-old Reverend Richard Jacklin assaulted a 39-year-old victim...
U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood and Mike Quigley, both members of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, announced that they are exploring and intend to introduce legislation to implement stronger enforcement for...
Today (Thursday) marks the 67th anniversary of one of the worst snowstorms in Illinois history. On Jan. 26-27, a massive snowstorm dumped 23 inches of snow on northern Illinois. The blizzard closed both airports in...
