Convicted Bank Robber Guilty Of Assaulting Kankakee Co. Jail Guards With Broom: Federal Jury

Jermaine Turner, 27, was found guilty of hitting two jail guards with a broom handle, federal prosecutors said.

Manhattan Man Fires Gun During Disturbance In Taco Bell Drive-Thru: Police

The man, 23, was charged after the incident at a Morris business early Sunday, police said.

Crew Burglarizes Peotone Travel Center, Smashes Gaming Machines In Minutes: Police

The burglary happened just before 5 a.m. Thursday, police said.

Smash-And-Grab Crew Hits Gaming Machines At Gas Station With Customers Inside: Monee Police

The business was open at the time when three suspects with sledgehammers and pry tools broke into the machines, police said.

1 Critically Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash In Peotone: Manhattan Fire Officials

One person had to be extricated from their vehicle following the crash at Center and Barr roads, officials said.

Kankakee Woman, 46, Set Fire To Storage Unit With Man Inside: Kankakee PD

The incident happened Monday at a U-Haul facility in Kankakee, police said.

Nearly 500 Speeding Tickets Doled Out In Will County Sheriff's Ramped Up Patrols

The traffic safety campaign ran throughout the month of July.

Kankakee Father's Day Murder Suspect Captured In Arkansas: Police

A 40-year-old man was fatally shot, and his father was wounded in the June 21 shooting.

Motorcyclist Seen Before Fatal Crash Sought By Kankakee County Sheriff Identified

The motorcyclist was seen traveling with another prior to a fatal crash July 29, the sheriff's office said.

Manhattan Woman, 72, Dies In Rollover Crash: Coroner

The crash happened Saturday afternoon on Smith Road.

1 Critically Injured In Single-Vehicle Rollover Crash On Smith Road: Manhattan Fire

The crash happened around 4:15 p.m. Saturday on Smith Road, fire officials said. One person had to be extricated from the car.

Beecher Woman, 40, Arrested After Bringing Loaded Gun Into Courthouse: Sheriff

The woman brought the Smith & Wesson handgun into the Kankakee County Courthouse on July 17.

Bicyclist, 29, Killed In Crash With Car: Kankakee County Sheriff

The crash happened Monday morning outside of Manteno, the sheriff's office said.

Monee Man, 54, Dies In Jet Ski Accident On Kankakee River: Coroner

The accident happened near Wilmington. The man was an avid jet skier, according to friends who've started a fundraiser for his family.

Father & Son Found Shot In Head On Father's Day: Kankakee Police

The man and his son were found in the front yard of a residence. The man survived. His son, 40, died, police said.

Man Stomped Inmate's Head, Left Him Nonverbal In Juvenile Detention Center Attempted Murder: State's Attorney

Donovan DeWayne Burbridge, 18, was found guilty in the March 2024 attack on another detainee.

Will County Man Gets 10 Years In 2024 DUI Crash That Killed 39-Year-Old From Beecher: State's Attorney

Myles Swets admitted driving under the influence of drugs in the crash that killed Matthew Eisele.

Manhattan Man, 18, Fired A Dozen Shots From Backseat On Joyride With Friends: Police

Surveillance images helped police close in on a suspect in the June 8 shots fired incident, according to police reports.

Kankakee Man, 58, Arrested On Drug Charges Had Crack Cocaine, Fentanyl And Heroin: State Police

The man was arrested after an extensive narcotics investigation in the Kankakee area, state police said.

Manhattan Man, 18, Charged After Shots Fired From Moving Vehicle: PD

The shots fired incident happened late Tuesday night in the area of Brynn and Brett drives, police said.

Police Descend On Manhattan Home Amid Child Sex Abuse Material Investigation: PD

Police are at a house in the 15500 block of Donegal Drive Tuesday morning.

Peotone Garage Fire Quickly Snuffed Out: Manhattan Fire Protection District

The fire happened in the 100 block of East Lincoln Street Sunday morning, officials said.

Kankakee Co. Corrections Officer, 22, And St. Anne Woman, 21, Killed When Car Hits Tree: Coroner

The single-vehicle crash happened early Sunday morning in Momence.

Bourbonnais Man Among 7 Arrested In Connection With Violent Armed Home Invasion: U.S. Attorney

One man posed as a delivery driver to get into the home. Three men then held the homeowner captive at gunpoint, prosecutors say.

Bodycam Released In Police Shooting Death Of Bradley Man Armed With Box Cutter: State Police

The shooting happened during a well-being check. The man armed with a bladed weapon kept advancing toward officers, police said.

Another Dead Dog Found Dumped In Trash Bag In Will County: Sheriff's Office

The dog's body was found in Monee on Tuesday afternoon, the Will County Sheriff's Office said.

Kankakee Man, 25, ID'd As Pedestrian Killed By Semi On I-57: Coroner

The man was struck on I-57 southbound near US-45/52 Monday morning.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed By Semi On I-57: Illinois State Police

The incident happened Monday morning just before 9 a.m. on I-57 southbound in Kankakee County.

Bar Owner's Accused Killer's Case Now In Feds' Hands, Death Penalty A Possibility: Prosecutors

The Kankakee County State's Attorney has transferred the case to federal prosecutors, opening up the possibility of the death penalty.

Will County Coroner: Rumble Strips In, 4-Way Stop Coming To Dangerous Intersection

Local officials Monday applauded the implementation of traffic safety measures at the intersection of Route 1 and County Line Road.

Bradley Police Shoot, Kill Man Armed With ‘Bladed Weapon': ISP

The man disobeyed officers' commands and kept advancing toward them, state police said.

Beecher Man, 45, Charged With Possession Of Child Sex Abuse Material

The man turned himself in to sheriff's deputies after a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Woman Doused Man In Lighter Fluid, Tried To Set Him On Fire After Finding Him With Another Woman: PD

The Kankakee woman is also alleged to have broken into the man's home. The man's garage and two cars were later found ablaze.

No Injuries In Chimney Fire At Peotone Home: Manhattan Fire

The fire happened Friday morning on Egyptian Trail.

Momence Man, 34, Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Material Charges After Investigation: ISP

State police received an online tip in October 2025 that led them to the suspect.

Man Dies After Falling 35 Feet Into Pews At Kankakee Church

The incident happened at the First Church of the Nazarene in Kankakee Wednesday, officials said.

1 In Critical Condition, Crash Closes Stretch Of US 52 Monday: Manhattan Fire

A crash at US 52 and Baker Road closed a portion of US 52 Monday morning. Multiple crashes were reported in a one-hour timeframe.

Fire Breaks Out At Solar Farm As Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue In Kankakee: Sheriff

The solar farm is located in a rural area southwest of Kankakee, where at least one person died after tornadoes struck the region.

Suicidal Man Refuses To Leave Home, Draws Hours-Long Police Presence: Sheriff

The incident happened Wednesday at a home on 88th Avenue near Bruns Road in Green Garden Township.

Student's Gun Comment Alarms Bus Driver, Threat Deemed Unfounded: Manhattan D114

The incident happened Wednesday morning while en route to Manhattan Junior High, D114 superintendent said.