Category Archives: MMP News Headlines
Kankakee man caught with allegedly stolen cars
The Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force reports an arrest. According to reports, 53-year-old Paul G Culp was arrested Monday, the result of a search conducted at his business in the 700 block of West Jef...
Jessica B May 06, 2026
Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week
Local law enforcement is looking for information about an armed robbery in Grant Park over the weekend. Kankakee County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Trent Bukowski has our Crime Stoppers tip of t...
Jessica B May 06, 2026
City Approves Conditional Use Permit for Senior Housing
Kankakee City Council approved a conditional use permit for a senior housing facility to be built on the city's southside near Walmart at Monday night's meeting. Mayor Chris Curtis says the developer ...
Jessica B May 06, 2026
2025 Audit Looks Good for City of Kankakee
A presentation of the 2025 Audit for the City of Kankakee was given at Monday night's City Council meeting. Mayor Chris Curtis says it's been about ten years since the city's finances looked this good...
Jessica B May 06, 2026
Fire Causes $15k Damage to Kankakee Home
The Kankakee Fire Department was called out to fight a fire on the city's east side Monday. According to Fire Chief Bryan LaRoche, crews were called out around two p.m. Monday to put out a small fire ...
Jessica B May 06, 2026
First Manteno Market of the Season Today
The first Manteno Market of the season takes place at the Square on Second in Downtown Manteno today. Village of Manteno Marketing and Communications Manager Ashley Peterson talked about the market on...
Jessica B May 06, 2026
One dead following Kankakee shooting
One man is in custody following a shooting in Kankakee Tuesday afternoon that left a person dead. In a press release, Kankakee City Police say officers were sent to a home in the 500 block of South Fi...
Jessica B May 06, 2026
NW Indiana primary election results
It was primary election day Tuesday in Indiana. Our Mike Ruble has results from Northwest Indiana Newton County Clerk Jessica Firkins put voter turnout in the county at about 19 percent. A little lowe...
Jessica B May 06, 2026
Rte 66 exhibit opens May 23rd
The Illinois State Museum is kicking off a new exhibit on Route 66 later this month. "Miles of Memories: Stories of Route 66" opens May 23rd. The exhibition highlights the experience of living, workin...
Jessica B May 06, 2026
KAMEG agents make drug arrest
Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group agents report an arrest. According to reports, KAMEG agents arrested 26-year-old Jeremy A Lehnig in the 500 block of West Station Street about 1:20 Friday ...
Jessica B May 05, 2026
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