The Illinois Department of Transportation reports some lanes in Illinois closed for construction proejcts will reopen for the holiay to minimize travel disruption. Non-emergency closures will be suspended beginning at 3 pm...
The Illinois Department of Transportation, Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state are reminding the public about the national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” safety campaign. IDOT says...
A mattress fire at a 60-unit apartment building in Kankakee alerted firefighters this (Friday) morning. Emergency responders assisted some residents with medical needs, but no injuries were reported. Kankakee Fire responded...
The Benton County Sheriff Department reported the arrest of two people over the past weekend. Possession of methamphetamine were filed against both suspects after deputies conducted a probation check on 33-year-old Alyssa Munsey...
David Baker of Watseka faces charges of Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, and Aggravted Battery to a Peace Officer after an incident Wednesday night. Officers were dispatched to the 400-block of W. Walnut Street on a...
Tourism in Kankakee County continues to deliver major returns for area communities. According to new data released by the Illinois Office of Tourism and Tourism Economics,
visitors in Kankakee County spent $166.9 million...
Triple A reports Illinois gas prices were up again today (Wednesday), now averaging $3.53 a gallon. The hike is a four-cent boost from Tuesday and could climb even more before dropping some after Labor Day. Prices at...
An attempted traffic stop Saturday led to a police pursuit and the arrest of a Sheldon motorist. Iroquois County Sheriff deputies attempted the stop of a vehicle driven by 38-year-old Phillip Franklin for speeding. ...
Sheriff's Police in Livingston County investigated a fatal ATV accident Saturday night. Deputies found 39-year-old Ryan Stork unresponsive at 3300 E near 1400 N Roads around 10:20 pm. Life-saving measures were...
