St. Anne police and fire continue a search for a missing St. Anne woman. 25-year-old Katelyn Marie Contreras is autistic and has a speech impediment. She was lasy seeen leaving her home around 10:30 am September...
The focus of this year's National Fire Prevention Week is "Sounds of Safety." State Fire Marshal spokesman J.C. Fultz explains a continuous set of three loud beeps means there's smoke or a fire in the house and you should get...
A small structure fire did minimal damage overnight in Kankakee. Firefighters responded to 301 N. West at 3:20 am. Fire Chief Bryan LaRoche reported damage was limited to a window and outside siding of the...
ERH Enterprises has workers flushing fire hydrants in Gilman this week. The work is being done during the day and night. Local residents may experience some rust-colored water for a short time. Allowing the tap...
The United Way plays a vital role in assisting local agencies. And Thursday, The United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties conducted its 80th Anniversary Celebration while getting its fundraising program started.
Executive...
The Salvation Army of Kankakee County will close out their 2021 Community Outdoor Movie Night schedule with a free showing of the original “Ghostbusters” (1984). The movie will be shown on the front lot and lawn of The Salvation...
Around $24 million from 521 grants to businesses have been awarded by the state from federal COVID-19 relief funds. The taxpayer funds were approved by Congress earlier this year. The Pritzker administration says there’s $226...
An Illinois State Police trooper who was shot on the Dan Ryan Expressway on Chicago’s South Side has died. According to NBC Chicago, the officer was initially taken to an area hospital in critical condition.
ISP stated...
A search is on for a missing woman in St. Anne. Police and fire personnel and volunteers are looking for 25-year-old Katelynn Marie Contreras --- last seen at her home around 10:30 am Wednesday 9/29.
Katelynn is a mixed Hispanic...
