Drinking water alert issued for infants in 3 Chicago suburbs
Aqua Illinois has issued a drinking water alert for families with infants under six months old in Kankakee, Peotone and University Park due to elevated nitrate levels in the Kankakee River.
Best places to live in Illinois revealed in new ranking
U.S. News & World Report released a list of the best places to live in Illinois, a ranking of 22 cities evaluated for quality of life, value, desirability, job market strength and migration trends.
Kankakee mourns George Ryan, former Illinois governor who rose from local roots
Kankakee residents joined Illinois political veterans to honor former Gov. George Ryan at a funeral service on Thursday.
Kankakee mourns George Ryan, former governor who rose from local roots
Kankakee residents joined Illinois political veterans Thursday to honor former Gov. George Ryan at a funeral service held at Asbury United Methodist Church in his hometown.
Funeral held for former Illinois Gov. George Ryan
A funeral service was held for ex-Illinois Gov. George Ryan on Thursday in his hometown of Kankakee.
3 killed in fiery Kankakee car crash, coroner says
Three people were killed in a fiery car crash early Sunday morning in far south suburban Kankakee.
3 men arrested in rural Kankakee home invasion
Three men were arrested and charged in connection with a home invasion in rural Kankakee County, about 60 miles south of Chicago, on Monday.
Cook County crime: Federal charges filed in postal carrier robbery, shooting
A Kankakee man has been charged with robbing a postal carrier at gunpoint in Harvey, while a Harvey man faces charges for firing at investigators during the aftermath.
Kankakee officials unite to condemn senseless violence after mass shooting
Less than a week after a deadly New Year's Day mass shooting, the Kankakee community is coming together, rallying for an end to violence.
2 brothers killed, 5 others injured in Kankakee New Year's party shooting
Two men were killed and five other people were wounded during a mass shooting at a New Year's party in Kankakee.
2 brothers killed, 5 others injured in Kankakee New Year's party shooting
Two men were killed and five other people were wounded during a mass shooting at a New Year's party in Kankakee.
Illinois man kidnapped, robbed 66-year-old man at gunpoint: police
An Illinois man has been arrested months after allegedly kidnapping and robbing a man in Chicago.
6-year-old boy's body pulled from water after disappearing in Kankakee River
The body of a 6-year-old boy who reportedly fell into the Kankakee River on Tuesday afternoon has been pulled from the water.
6-year-old boy's body pulled from water after disappearing in Kankakee River
The body of a 6-year-old boy who reportedly fell into the Kankakee River on Tuesday afternoon has been pulled from the water.
Authorities search for missing child in Kankakee River
Authorities are searching for a young child who was reported missing in the Kankakee River on Tuesday.
Suburban man charged with murder in Kankakee County shooting
A suburban man was arrested Monday in connection to a fatal shooting in Kankakee County the day before.
Chicago man identified as one of the victims in Pembroke Township shooting: coroner
Two people who died in a shooting near a banquet hall in Pembroke Township Friday have been identified.
Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home in Kankakee hits market for nearly $800,000
A Frank Lloyd Wright home in Kankakee has hit the market with an almost $800,000 price tag.
4 people hospitalized with gunshot wounds in Kankakee, prompting investigation: police
An investigation is underway in Kankakee after multiple shooting victims arrived at area hospitals on Friday night.
Multiple areas under boil order after heavy rain in Kankakee, University Park
A boil order is in effect for multiple areas following last week's heavy rainfall in Kankakee and University Park.