It s been a busy year for the region. The stories of 2023 were highlighted by business deals, construction projects, new tourist attractions, workers at a major Kankakee County employer going
The Kankakee woman accused of battering a 17-year-old pregnant girl earlier this week will not be held in jail. Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe said Thursday he charged 25-year-old
In a little more than a month, Illinois’ criminal justice system starts a new chapter when the Pretrial Fairness Act takes effect Sept. 18. The groundbreaking legislation put an end
The Illinois Supreme Court ruled a portion of the SAFE-T-Act was constitutional Tuesday. The court voted 5-2 to reverse Kankakee County Chief Judge of the 21st Circuit Thomas Cunnington’s ruling