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The Herald-NewsNot rated16 hours ago

Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve, EcoCrew host inaugural Strasma Grove work day Saturday

The Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District and the EcoCrew are hosting an inaugural workday at Strasma Grove from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday.

The Herald-NewsNot rated14 hours ago

Kankakee man under investigation after police find gun during traffic stop

A Kankakee man is under investigation after police find gun during a Saturday traffic stop in Kankakee.

The Herald-NewsNot rated14 hours ago

Kankakee native accused of killing wife on cruise ship

A cruise ship passenger with Kankakee roots accused of killing his wife after the vessel set off from Texas told authorities that he struck her in their cabin and strangled her after an argument caused him to “snap,” according to an FBI...

The Herald-NewsNot rated1 day ago

Kankakee’s Ava Johnson signs with Missouri Western State for basketball

Kankakee senior Ava Johnson signed to play basketball at Missouri Western State during a ceremony at Kankakee High School on Monday, with family, friends, coaches and teammates helping the two-time IBCA All-State special mention forward...

The Herald-NewsNot rated3 days ago

Dixon’s Violin is scheduled to perform at Kankakee Civic Auditorium

Dixon's Violin, an act that has played more than 1,000 concerts across North America, is scheduled to perform from 7 to 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at the Kankakee Civic Auditorium, 803 S. 8th Ave.

The Herald-NewsNot rated9 days ago

Kankakee columnist J. Dennis Marek to sign book on soldier who wore Nazi and Allied uniforms

Walter Pieszka wore the uniforms of both Nazi Germany and the Allied forces, and on Nov. 7, Daily Journal columnist J. Dennis Marek will be in Kankakee to sign his book telling Pieszka's story.

The Herald-NewsNot rated7 days ago

Veterans Day events in Kankakee County 2026

Veterans Day events are planned across Kankakee County and beyond to honor local veterans on and before the Nov. 11 holiday.

The Herald-NewsNot rated3 days ago

Thank You Veterans of Kankakee County and beyond

Shaw Local News Network is honoring veterans across Northern Illinois. Check out photos from our Thank You, Veterans edition honoring those who served from Kankakee County and beyond.

The Herald-NewsNot rated4 days ago

Army veteran teaches Kankakee students to finish what they start

Greg Murphy, a longtime substitute teacher in Kankakee and a local boxing coach, talks about lessons from his Army service that he tries to pass on to students.

Chicago Sun-TimesLeans left11 days ago

Broden Mackert's 241 rushing yards spark Providence to a comeback win against Kankakee in 5A playoff showdown

<p>When the Illinois High School Association released the state playoff brackets, one likely first-round matchup caught everyone’s eye: Providence at Kankakee.</p><p>Possibly the two best teams in <a class="Link"...

The Herald-NewsNot rated7 days ago

Sleep in Heavenly Peace seeking volunteers for bed deliveries this month

The Kankakee Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace is looking for volunteers to help with bed deliveries this month.

WSNS-TVNot rated3 days ago

Forensic reveals cause of death of woman on MSC cruise; husband is the suspect