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Kankakee County, IL – Tornadoes Confirmed in Peotone, Manteno, and Grant Park Monday
Peotone, IL – The recent 48-hour storm system that swept through the Midwest has been confirmed to have produced tornadoes in Peotone, Manteno, and Grant Park. The National Weather Service (NWS) provided these updates following detailed damage assessments. According to the NWS, Peotone experienced an EF-0 tornado on July...
Missing Will County Woman’s Car Found in Kankakee County near Hunting Area
Wilmington, IL – Wilmington police are urgently seeking public assistance in locating Jennifer Tannhauser, 41, who has been missing for a week. On July 10, 2024, at approximately 4:45 p.m., authorities received a report of a missing woman from Fulton St. in Wilmington, who was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis. Despite an extensive search of Wilmington and surrounding areas, officers were unable to locate her.
Bradley School Board OKs allowing police access to security footage during emergencies
BRADLEY — Security video footage at Bradley elementary schools will be shared with the Bradley Police Department and the Kankakee County Emergency Telephone System Board during emergency situations. The Bradley Elementary School Board OK’d agreements last week with the village of Bradley and KanComm allowing the agencies to access...
Heat advisory in effect for parts of Chicago area; heat indices up to 110 degrees
"Dangerous" heat and humidity levels were expected Monday in the Chicago area, with high temperatures in the 90s and heat indices reaching as high as 110 degrees for some parts. At 8 a.m. Monday, a heat advisory went into effect for DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Northern Will and Kankakee counties.
Candidate for 79th District Rep stops in Bourbonnais
Democratic candidate for 79th District State Representative Billy Morgan was in town last night, meeting voters at Monicals in Bourbonnais. One of the items in his platform is the creation of new jobs in the area. Morgan said the Kankakee area has lost out to jobs that have moved to...
Bourbonnais library, animal organizations hosting Pitbull Playtime
On July 27, pitbulls will join the stacks of books, movies and more at Bourbonnais Public Library as the library teams up with Kankakee County Humane Foundation, Kankakee County Animal Control and It’s A Pittie Rescue for Pitbull Playtime. Bourbonnais Public Library Marketing & Outreach Coordinator Amanda Belcher said...
Manteno man accused of sexually abusing child allegedly used social media to find victim
MANTENO, Ill. — Charges have been filed against a Kankakee County man accused of sexually abusing a child and possessing child pornography. Rockford Police say 29-year-old Davin Pafford, a Manteno resident, has been charged with aggravated criminal sexual abuse and possession of child pornography. The charges stem from an incident that was reported to police […]
Kankakee County, IL – Good Grief Family Camp in Bourbonnais Offers Day of Support and Fun
Families are invited to the Good Grief Family Camp at the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center in Bourbonnais on Friday, July 26, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The event aims to support children and teens in their grief journey through a full day of activities. According to UpliftedCare, the...
Bourbonnais, IL: Kankakee County Animal Control Seeks Part-Time Kennel Technician
Bourbonnais, IL – Kankakee County Animal Control is currently hiring for a part-time kennel technician position. This role offers animal enthusiasts an opportunity to work approximately 25 hours per pay period. The position’s schedule includes working every other Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., every Sunday and county holiday from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m., and every Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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