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Illinois Election 2026: What Kankakee County Candidates Need to Know Before Filing

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kankakee, IL – With the 2026 General Primary Election on the horizon, Kankakee County is preparing for a busy election cycle. Local residents considering a run for office in the March 17, 2026, primary can start the process as early as August. According to the Kankakee County Clerk’s office, nominating petition packets for county offices …Read Article

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Kankakee Man Accused of Traveling To Meet Minor

Two felony charges were filed by the Livingston County State’s Attorney’s Office against a man arrested by the CHAOS Task Force. Jacob McCorkle, 42, of Kankakee was charged with Traveling To Meet a Minor and Indecent Solicitation of a Child,…Read Article

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KANKAKEE: Kankakee County Farm Bureau & Young Leaders Committee Tire Collection, 9 to 11 a.m., or until capacity reached, July 19, Kankakee County Fairgrounds. Farm Bureau members can properly dispose of unwanted car and semi-truck tires free of charge. Only…Kankakee · Kankakee Read Article

I-57 Northbound Closed at Kankakee Exit Due to Semi-Truck Fire Thursday Morning - Legalization Profiles

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Illinois’s KankakeeA semi-truck caught fire Thursday morning, causing dense black smoke to spread across the road and stopping early traffic. As a result, northbound lanes of Interstate 57 are closed at the Kankakee exit. Emergency personnel responded to a flipped semi that caught fire on I-57 northbound close to mile marker 312 shortly after daybreak, according to local reports and witness footage posted to social media. As of yet, there have b…Kankakee · Kankakee See the Story

Kankakee County Board Member Resigns After Lawsuit Seeking His Removal –

Kankakee, Ill. (ECWd) – Kankakee County Board Member Chris Tholen has apparently resigned from office after a lawsuit seeking his removal was filed. The lawsuit filed by the State’s Attorney alleged Tholen failed to file his mandated Statement of Economic Interest, even after timely notices...Kankakee · Kankakee Read Article

De Luca Calls on Congress to Provide Oversight as Elected Officials Face Arrest - The Village Green

Want to know what is happening in your community? WE MAKE IT EASY! Try a subscription today, and you’ll get full access to The Village Green and experience the best local news coverage around. If you are a current subscriber Please login to continue reading. Choose Your Plan: The post De Luca Calls on Congress to Provide Oversight as Elected Officials Face Arrest appeared first on The Village Green.Kankakee · Kankakee See the Story

Central Illinois: Civilian Drowns in Kankakee River Near Bird Park Boat Ramp

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kankakee, IL – A man was found deceased in the Kankakee River Friday afternoon following reports of a possible drowning near the Bird Park Boat Ramp, local authorities said. According to a joint statement from the Kankakee Fire and Police Departments, emergency responders were dispatched around 12:06 p.m. Friday after receiving reports of…Kankakee · Kankakee Read Article

Kankakee, Illinois: Woman Allegedly Hits Victim with Hammer After Slushy Dispute at Gas Station

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kankakee, IL – A woman was allegedly struck in the head with a hammer following a verbal dispute early Wednesday morning on the city’s south side. According to city police reports, officers responded to the parking lot of a business located at 1601 River Road after a reported battery incident that began at a nearby gas station on Riversto…Kankakee · Kankakee Read Article

From AISWCD: Second year of budget cuts threatens conservation districts’ futures

The Association of Illinois Soil & Water Conservation Districts (AISWCD) is sounding the alarm as the FY26 Illinois state budget continues to underfund the state’s 97 Soil and Water Conservation Districts (SWCDs). For the second consecutive year, SWCDs will receive only $4.5 million — nearly a 50 percent reduction from FY24 levels and below what was budgeted more than 25 years ago — leaving many districts facing layoffs, service reductions, or e…Kankakee · Kankakee Read Article

Rep. Haas Invites Constituents to District Office Open House

State Representative Jackie Haas is inviting constituents to attend an Open House on Wednesday, June 18th, from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at her new district office located at 187 S. Schuyler Avenue, Suite 110 in Kankakee.Kankakee · Kankakee Read Article

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Illinois Election 2026: What Kankakee County Candidates Need to Know Before Filing

Kankakee Man Accused of Traveling To Meet Minor

From the counties event listings

I-57 Northbound Closed at Kankakee Exit Due to Semi-Truck Fire Thursday Morning - Legalization Profiles

Kankakee County Board Member Resigns After Lawsuit Seeking His Removal –

De Luca Calls on Congress to Provide Oversight as Elected Officials Face Arrest - The Village Green

Central Illinois: Civilian Drowns in Kankakee River Near Bird Park Boat Ramp

Kankakee, Illinois: Woman Allegedly Hits Victim with Hammer After Slushy Dispute at Gas Station

From AISWCD: Second year of budget cuts threatens conservation districts’ futures

Rep. Haas Invites Constituents to District Office Open House

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I-57 Northbound Closed at Kankakee Exit Due to Semi-Truck Fire Thursday Morning - Legalization Profiles

Kankakee County Board Member Resigns After Lawsuit Seeking His Removal –

De Luca Calls on Congress to Provide Oversight as Elected Officials Face Arrest - The Village Green

Central Illinois: Civilian Drowns in Kankakee River Near Bird Park Boat Ramp

Kankakee, Illinois: Woman Allegedly Hits Victim with Hammer After Slushy Dispute at Gas Station

From AISWCD: Second year of budget cuts threatens conservation districts’ futures

Rep. Haas Invites Constituents to District Office Open House