Category Archives: MMP News Headlines

Illinois State Police have announced they'll conduce Occupant Restraint Enforcement or OREP patrols tonight in Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois Counties. Troopers say the special patrols allow them to focu...

During last night's Bourbonnais Village Board meeting, trustees passed a resolution accepting the Village's most recent audit report. Brian Creek is an auditor with Borschnack, Pelletier and Company A...

Jurors in Michael Madigan's racketeering trial are getting a chance to see a list of people believed to have been allies of the former Illinois House Speaker. Prosecutors say Michael McClain's "magic ...

Ascension Saint Mary Kankakee has earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization focused on advancing patient safety. The group says the grade reflects ...

There was a single vehicle accident about 9:30 Sunday morning in Ford County on Rt. 9 and Ford County 2500 East. The driver of a pickup truck apparently lost control of the vehicle on a curve a mile w...

As of next May the Coal City police department will need a new Chief. Current Chief Chris Harsiem has announced his retirement effect May 3rd of 2025. Herseim began his career at the department in 199...

The second week of the Illinois Legislature's Fall Veto Session starts tomorrow. 53rd District State Senator Tom Bennett says the State Budget continues to be an issue. Budget negotiations are expecte...

106th District State Representative Jason Bunting has announced the start of his holiday food and clothing drive. Bunting's 106th District includes a good portion of our southern and western listening...

Illinois State Police have announced they'll conduce Distracted Driving Enforcement Patrols tonight in Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois Counties. State Police say the special patrols allow troopers to focu...

Good news for you as you commute around the area today. Both Route 17 on the east side of Kankakee and St. George Road were reopened to traffic over the weekend. Route 17 had been closed for repairs o...