Finding a new police chief in Watseka has been a struggle. But the City Council (Tuesday) made its decision to appoint at least a temporary person, effective March 1.
City Police Lt. Mark Harris will assume the chief’s post when...
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is planning to open a warm water siphon from the Dresden Energy Center cooling lake to mitigate ice jams on the Kankakee River. Officials say the process is a proactive step...
A large, single-family home was destroyed by fire in Momence Tuesday afternoon. Several departments responded to East Country Club Drive; the initial call was received around 5 pm. A lot of fire and smoke was seen for miles. No...
The National Weather Service has a burn ban warning in place. Will, Kendall, and Kane Counties are included with winds expected to 40 mph. High winds are in the forecast Tuesday into Wednesday.
A garage fire in Kankakee...
Indiana authorities investigated a single-vehicle crash (Saturday) that left a LaCrosse, IN man dead. The un-identified victim was trapped in his burning vehicle after it crashed in a ditch northeast of DeMotte (IN). ...
The Indiana State Police is working with Jasper County authorities in the investigation of an officer involved shooting Sunday. A sheriff's deputy performed a traffic stop about 4:15 pm on State Road 14, near the Pulaski...
A short-lived boil order in the Village of Thawville. The town-wide boil issued for Thawville Wednesday was lifted about 10:40 this (Thursday) morning.
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Despite the bitter cold, a lot of smiles were evident in Kankakee Wednesday while city leaders and friends turned over shovels of dirt to get the Kankakee East Riverwalk project started. A groundbreaking event featured...
The United Way's annual Community Impact grants process is open to Kankakee and Iroquois County non-profit organizations. Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) grants to Iroquois County non-profits are also...
