Category Archives: MMP News Headlines
IDOT plans meeting to discuss Rte 50 changes
A Public Meeting is being held on April 8th by the Illinois Department of Transportation to discuss improvements along Route 50. The meeting will be focusing on the preliminary engineering and environ...
Jessica B Apr 06, 2026
Lawyer for accused cop killer hints at venue change
Xandria Harris, accused in the 2021 murder of Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and wounding of Officer Tyler Bailey appeared in Kankakee County Court today for a status hearing on her upcomin...
Jessica B Apr 06, 2026
Additional charges filed against woman accused of driving drunk during fatal crash
Additional charges have been filed against the woman who was allegedly driving drunk when the pick-up truck she was driving crashed into a frozen creek resulting in the death of a 10-year-old Pembroke...
Jessica B Apr 06, 2026
Fishing Derby dates set
During last week's Northern Illinois Angler's Association's annual meeting, NIAA President Ken Munjoy gave a preview of this summer's fishing derby Munjoy said there will also be cash prizes for the l...
Jessica B Apr 06, 2026
Manteno Chamber Selects new President & CEO
The Manteno Chamber of Commerce has selected their next President and CEO after the exit of Jakob Knox last month. Ashley Peterson has been chosen for the role. Peterson says her first day on the job ...
Jessica B Apr 03, 2026
The Bourbonnais Bears are back!
Erika Young and her husband Dave recently announced the newest formation of the youth football and cheer program. Young says they will have registration open for players through May. The decision to b...
Jessica B Apr 03, 2026
Kankakee School District 111 Fires Teacher
The Kankakee School District 111 teacher who allegedly shared a racist image last week has been terminated. In a special meeting Wednesday night, the board of education voted to approve Ksenia Matson'...
Jessica B Apr 03, 2026
Easter Events Around Kankakee County This Weekend
There are plenty of Easter events going on this weekend. Here's Angelina Gear, Executive Director of Visit Kankakee County, with a look at a few of them.
Jessica B Apr 03, 2026
Senator Joyce Advances Bill to Help First Time Farmers
Illinois State Senator Patrick Joyce has advanced a measure expanding assistance for first-time farmers. According to a press release, Senate Bill 3019 would ensure the Illinois Finance Authority can ...
Jessica B Apr 03, 2026
Lowell Officer Attacked
Good Samaritans may have saved the life of a Lowell, Indiana Police officers Wednesday. In a Facebook Post, Lowell Police say their officer was flagged down by a business owner in the 100 block of Dea...
Jessica B Apr 03, 2026
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