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July 12, 2025
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Bradley to host biz after hours at baseball complex

Bradley to host biz after hours at baseball complex

A Business After Hours hosted by the Village of Bradley at the 315 Sports Park will be held Wednesday.

By Lee Provost●
July 12, 2025 at 5:00 pm CDT

IDOT issues “Scam Alert” for text messages, emails seeking money

IDOT issues “Scam Alert” for text messages, emails seeking money

The Illinois Department of Transportation is issuing a “SCAM ALERT" after reports of fraudulent text messages involving scammers claiming people owe money for traffic tickets, tolls and other fines.

By Joey Weslo●
July 12, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Kankakee County Board seat declared vacant

Kankakee County Board seat declared vacant

At Tuesday's Kankakee County Board meeting, a vacancy was declared for the District 10 seat, recently held by Chris Tholen.

By Chris Breach●
July 12, 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT

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Birth announcements: Kankakee County - July 12, 2025

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Critical need: New Kankakee County housing still sought

Critical need: New Kankakee County housing still sought

Seeking to reverse a trend dating back nearly 20 years, Kankakee County officials continue to push for new housing developments.

By Lee Provost●
July 12, 2025 at 5:00 am CDT

Momence man charged with possessing child sexual abuse images, drugs

Momence man charged with possessing child sexual abuse images, drugs

The Kankakee County State’s Attorney Office charged Jason W. Exton, of Momence, for possession of child sexual abuse images and possession of controlled substance.

By Jeff Bonty●
July 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm CDT

Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted of 10 counts in corruption trial

Former longtime Illinois legislative leader Michael Madigan is convicted of 10 counts in corruption trial

Among multiple schemes, Madigan was accused of using his influence to pass legislation favorable to utility companies that doled out kickbacks, jobs and contracts to his loyalists

By The Associated Press●
February 12, 2025 at 11:33 am CST

Groups demand release of after-school program funding

Groups demand release of after-school program funding

Organizations that provide tutoring, recreation and other after-school programs are calling on Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois State Board of Education to release $50 million that was included in this year’s budget to fund those programs

By Peter Hancock - Capitol News Illinois●
February 03, 2025 at 4:03 pm CST

Temporary restraining order issued against Trump federal funding freeze in Illinois

Temporary restraining order issued against Trump federal funding freeze in Illinois

A federal judge on Friday issued a temporary retraining order that prohibits President Donald Trump’s administration from imposing a federal funding freeze, according to the Illinois Attorney General’s Office

By Kelsey Rettke●
January 31, 2025 at 6:26 pm CST

Good Trouble Lives On rally set in Kankakee

Good Trouble Lives On rally set in Kankakee

Good Trouble Lives On rally, on the July 17 anniversary of Congressman John Lewis's death, has been set for Thursday, July 17, in Kankakee.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 11, 2025 at 11:00 am CDT
What does a flash flood warning vs. watch mean

What does a flash flood warning vs. watch mean

The National Weather Service says threats for strong to severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will continue across northern Illinois through Saturday.

By Judy Harvey●
July 11, 2025 at 9:31 am CDT
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Kankakee County College Corner: July 11, 2025

A list of local college students and their accomplishments.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 11, 2025 at 9:00 am CDT

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