Category Archives: MMP News Headlines
What to do around Kankakee County this weekend
Time now to take a look at what's going on around Kankakee County this weekend. With a look at a few of the events, here's Angelina Gear, Executive Director of Visit Kankakee County
MMP-RG Jan 09, 2026
Bailey says he'd use a DOGE approach to state finances if elected
Darren Bailey is laying out his "Blueprint for Illinois." The Republican candidate for governor believes a DOGE-like system that was used by President Trump early in his second term can achieve saving...
MMP-RG Jan 09, 2026
Red Kettle campaign short
We have an update on the Kankakee Salvation Army's Give with Joy Red Kettle Campaign. Our Denny Case is the honorary chairman for the campaign.
MMP-RG Jan 09, 2026
Bourbonnais Police start special program
The Bourbonnais Police Department has officially launched their new Autism/Special Needs Awareness Program. Patrol Commander Brent Barrie explains the premise of the program. Commander Barrie added th...
MMP-RG Jan 09, 2026
Forum Wednesday night explains Edison closure
A public forum was held Wednesday night at Lincoln Cultural Center to give information about the closure of Edison Primary School. Kankakee School District 111 Board President Chris Bohlen said it was...
MMP-RG Jan 09, 2026
Kankakee City Police report two arrests following shots fired in the City
A shots fired incident in the City of Kankakee last night ended with a pair of arrests. According to reports, City Police were called to the 700 block of North Park Avenue just after six last night wh...
MMP-RG Jan 07, 2026
Kankakee City Police investigate December battery
Kankakee City Police report a man is in the hospital after he was beaten back in late December. According to reports, City Police were called yesterday by a woman who told them her father had been att...
MMP-RG Jan 07, 2026
Authorities investigate Herscher break in
Kankakee County Sheriff's Police continue to investigate a break-in to a barn in rural Herscher. Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Trent Bukowski has our Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week Tips to Crime S...
MMP-RG Jan 07, 2026
Gotion provides update at Manteno meeting
Andy Wheeler who handles Government and public relations for Gotion Illinois gave an update at Monday night's Manteno Village board meeting on recent safety concerns that were brought up by the Manten...
MMP-RG Jan 07, 2026
IL Unemployment "steady"
Illinois' unemployment rate remains steady. The state Department of Employment Security says the state's jobless rate in November was unchanged at four-point-four-percent. Non-farm payroll jobs were d...
MMP-RG Jan 07, 2026
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