Category Archives: MMP News Headlines
CSL Behring Announces $1.5 Billion Expansion Alongside Illinois Governor JB Pritzker
CSL Bering announced the expansion of their plasma therapy manufacturing facility in Bradley alongside Illinois Governor JB Pritzker this morning. According to a press release, CSL's latest expansion ...
Mar 09, 2026 Illinois Governor JB Pritzker speaking at CSL Behring in Bradley, IL on Monday, March 9th as the company announces a $1.5 billion expansion at the facility.
Burkes Enters a Plea of Not Guilty in the Alleged Murder of Courtney Drysdale
An arraignment was held this morning in Kankakee County Court for the man accused of the February second shooting death of 30-year-old Momence bar owner Courtney Drysdale. 47-year-old Julius E Burkes ...
Mar 09, 2026 47-year-old Julius E. Burkes Jr. Photo courtesy of the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office.
Judge Extends Gag Order, Seals Transcripts, in Xandria Harris Murder Trial
A tentative trial date has once again been set for the murder trial of 30-year-old Xandria Harris. This will be the third time local officials have tried to start a trial for the woman who is charged ...
Mar 09, 2026 Judge Kathy Bradshaw-Elliot faces Defense Attorney Cierra Norris in Kankakee County Court.
Gas Prices Up
Gas prices have taken a bit of a jump across Illinois. Today's numbers from Triple-A show the average cost for a gallon of gas at three-dollars-52 cents across the Land of Lincoln, that's up nearly 50...
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Polar Plunge Held Saturday
The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois took place over the weekend at the Manteno Sportman's Club. Saturday's plungers included first timer, Bourbonnais Mayor Jeff Ke...
Mar 09, 2026 Members of the Bourbonnais Police Department and the Village of Bourbonnais participating in the 2026 Polar Plunge at Lake Manteno this past Saturday. Photo provided by Bourbonnais Police Officer Travis Garcia.
Lockport Woman Killed When hit by car
A Lockport woman is dead after she was hit by a car Friday. Will County Coroner Laurie Summers reports the death of 65-year-old Louise M Viene Friday night after she was hit by a car in the 15-thousan...
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Notable Night Sky News - Monday, March 9th 2026
Let's find out now what's going on overhead this week. With our Notable Night Sky News, here's Madeline Shepley, Astronomy Professor and Director of the Strickler Planetarium at Olivet.
Mar 09, 2026
Scheduled Power Outage for Gilman Area Monday
A scheduled power outage is set for a portion of Gilman residents Monday. According to a press release from the Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency, the scheduled power outage is expected to a...
Mar 06, 2026
Polar Plunge in Manteno Saturday
The Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge for Special Olympics Illinois takes place tomorrow at the Manteno Sportman's Club. Law enforcement agencies and individuals from all over the area with plung...
Mar 06, 2026
Easy Street Theater Celebrates 20 Years This Weekend
Easy Street Theater celebrates 20 years this weekend beginning tonight with the first performance of their production Fairytales and Finales. Marketing and Advertising Liaison, Taylor Leddin-McMaster ...
Mar 06, 2026 A photo provided from Easy Street Theater's production of "Fairytales & Finales" this weekend.