Author Archives: Nancy Caddigan

Visitation for the late former Illinois Governor George Ryan was held yesterday afternoon at Schreffler Funeral Home in Kankakee. Among the many who attended to pay their respects was Tim Milner, the ...

Illinoians and Kankakeeans will say their final goodbyes to the late former Illinois Governor George Ryan at a memorial service scheduled for Noon tomorrow at Asbury United Methodist Church in Kankake...

At last night's Manteno Village Board meeting, Mayor Annette LaMore vetoed the approval of employment contracts for Police Chief Alan Swinford, Village Administrator Chris LaRoque, and Public Works Su...

Jeff Keast was sworn in at last night's board meeting and he says he's been working toward this position for a long time. Keast says he most looks forward to working with the board to continue heloing...

The Channahon Police Department and Village Hall were evacuated yesterday after a suspicious package was delivered to the police department. According to a Facebook post from the Village of Channahon,...

A moment of silence was held at last night's City Council Meeting to remember the late Illinois Governor George Ryan. Mayor Chris Curtis said the passing of Ryan is a loss.   Mayor Curtis propose...

Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis was sworn in for his second term at city council last night. Curtis says his administration's number one priority is the same as it was 4 years ago, public safety.   C...

The Manteno Police Department is investigating an incident that took place early Sunday morning. Kankakee County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Trent Bukowski has our Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week...

Former Illinois Governor George Ryan has passed away at age 91. Even though Ryan was born in Iowa, he spent most of his life as a resident of Kankakee. Ryan began his political career in Kankakee Coun...

Time now to find out what's happening around the area this weekend. With a look at a few of the events, here's Nicole Gavin, Executive Director of Visit Kankakee County.