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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Kankakee County, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 214stories have been published about Kankakee County which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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New Hampshire Driver Pulled From Burning Vehicle After Crash on Interstate 93 Thursday Night

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Indiana Traffic Alert: U.S. 6 Reopens Today in Porter County After Bridge Repairs

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Valparaiso, IN – A key stretch of U.S. 6 in Porter County is back open today following a scheduled one-week closure for bridge maintenance work. According to the Indiana Department of Transportation: Northwest, crews have completed a bridge deck overlay preventative maintenance project over the CSX Railroad. The closure impacted the porti…Read Article

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Pennsylvania Theft and Fraud Case: $25K Stolen from Vehicles at Holtwood Nature Preserve

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Eastern Iowa Weather Alert: Cedar Rapids Flood Risk Grows - Moderate Flooding Possible Along Cedar River Through July 2

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Cedar Rapids, Iowa – Moderate flooding is expected early next week across parts of eastern Iowa as the Cedar River continues to rise, prompting extended Flood Watches in Linn, Benton, Johnson, and Muscatine counties. According to the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, recent and forecast rainfall through Thursday night will push…Floods · BourbonnaisSee the Story

Fourth of July in Texas: Fireworks and 98°F Heat Expected From Dallas to Waco

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Dallas, Texas – Texans planning outdoor celebrations for the Fourth of July can expect sunshine and sizzling heat, as temperatures soar near 99°F by Friday across much of North and Central Texas. According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, a weak front will bring isolated storm chances near the Red River from Monday through W…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

School District Responds to ICE Presence in Kankakee Today

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Changes to 2026-27 FAFSA Form — What to Expect

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Washington, D.C. — Earlier this week, the U.S. Department of Education announced major changes coming for the 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) experience. The improvements are meant to make the process for federal student aid faster, simpler and more user-friendly, the Department said. With the rollout of the new f…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

Elmhurst Park District Celebrates Reopening of The Hub at Berens Park

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Elmhurst, Ill. — The Elmhurst Park District had a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 20, to celebrate the reopening of The Hub playground at Berens Park, the District shared today.  The playground was first built in 2004 as part of a larger redevelopment plan for Berens Park at the time. Last July, a public input meeting was held wit…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

Downers Grove North 4x8 Team National Champions

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Downers Grove, Ill. — Four Downers Grove North High School students competed at the Nike Outdoor National Championships for track and field last Saturday. They won the 4×800 meter relay. The team of John Courtney, Will Surratt, Grant Shroder and Philip Cupial became back-to back- Nike Outdoor Nationals champions with their winning perform…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

Aurora Mayor Makes Statement on Flag Raising

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Aurora, Ill. — On June 24, Aurora Mayor John Laesch released a statement on concerns over flag raising in the City of Aurora. The statement follows controversy concerning the new city flag raising policy.  The statement explained the change in flag policy made by Laesch this year. He noted how he has chosen to make flag raisings “communit…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

Arizona Traffic Alert: I-10 Wild Horse Pass Project to Begin Late 2025, Includes Major Interchange Upgrades

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Phoenix, AZ – A major highway improvement is on the horizon for Arizona drivers as the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) unveils plans for the I-10 Gas Line Road to South of SR 387 project. The 10-mile segment is part of the larger 26-mile I-10 Wild Horse Pass Corridor improvement initiative and is scheduled to break ground in l…Bourbonnais · BourbonnaisRead Article

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