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Rensselaer Police Investigate Recent Thefts
Rensselaer Indiana Police say they have a person in custody who could possibly be connected to some recent thefts in the city. In a Facebook post Friday, Rensselaer Police say the incidents have involved the theft of power tools, packages, electronic equipment, and lawn items. The department says they are continuing to...
Nov 7, 2026
Joliet Man Denied Release in Crash That Killed Bourbonnais Woman
More details have been released about the Joliet man accused of killing 26-year-old Melissa Prosser of Bourbonnais earlier this year in a fatal car crash on I-55 near Channahon. According to court records, 36-year-old Timothy Waldvogel was denied pre-trial release during a Will County Court hearing Thursday. Prosecutor...
Nov 7, 2026

Manteno Chamber Holds Ribbon Cutting at The Lush Vine
The Manteno Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting ceremony at The Lush Vine Friday night on Main Street. Our Denny Case was there. The upscale bar restaurant was originally located in Downtown Kankakee but moved to Manteno in August of this year.
Nov 7, 2026
Pre-Registration for BTPD's Turkey Trot Ends Sunday Night
Pre-Registration for the Bourbonnais Township Park District's Turkey Trot ends at midnight Sunday. Director of Recreation and Marketing Cherie Smolkovich. Smolkovich says over two-hundred people have already signed up.
Nov 7, 2026
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