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NBC Chicago

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Strangled on the high seas: Kankakee native charged in bloody cruise killing

A cruise ship vacation that turned deadly leads straight back to Illinois. The NBC Chicago investigative team has learned that the accused killer on a cruise ship that left Texas bound for the Caribbean is a native of Kankakee. He has a history of violence in the far south Chicago suburb and previously did prison time in Illinois for attempted murder.

Kankakee, IL · 23h

Steel Horse Rides

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Chicago Woman Leaves A Gary Casino, Calls 911 Sounding Highly Intoxicated, And Police Say She Drove 36 Miles In The Wrong Direction On Interstate 65 Before She Is Accused Of Trying To Kiss A Trooper

It started with a phone call at 1:36 on a Sunday morning, and the voice […]

Chicago, IL · 10h

Country Herald

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Kankakee, IL McDonald's to Give Away Turkeys Monday Morning Nov 16

More than 6,400 turkeys will be donated across 20 Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana locations.

Kankakee, IL · 19h

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Kankakee's Riverview Holiday Housewalk Opens Frank Lloyd Wright Homes for First Time in 50 Years

The Riverview Historic District's annual Holiday Housewalk returns to Kankakee on Dec. 6, 2026, running from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., and this year's lineup includes a rare pairing: Frank Lloyd Wright's first two Prairie-style homes opening together for the first time in 50 years, according to the Shaw Local News Network.

Kankakee, IL · 1d

ABC 7 Chicago

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New testing finds Legionella and chlorine concerns in Illinois town's water investigation

New testing by a nationally recognized water expert has found Legionella bacteria in one Illinois home's plumbing system and raised new concerns about chlorine levels in the village's water supply, adding to issues that residents have reported for more than a year.

Beaverville, IL · 22h

Crafting Your Home

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A 100-Year-Old Woman Who Walks Her Local Lowe's Every Morning Got a Birthday Party in the Aisles

Gretchen Sollo, 100, of Bradley, Illinois, has walked her local Lowe's every morning for five years, and employees surprised her with a birthday party.

Bradley, IL · 1d

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Chicago's Rico MJ Brings Michael Jackson Tribute to Kankakee's Majestic Event Center

A Chicago performer who has spent years channeling Michael Jackson's signature spins and glittering costumes is bringing his tribute act to Kankakee for one night only. Enrico “Rico” Hampton, known on stage as Rico MJ, is scheduled to perform Michael Jackson's greatest hits at the Majestic Event Center on Saturday, Nov. 28, with Motown singer Lisa Joyce opening the show.

Kankakee, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Kankakee, IL Weather Alert: Downpours, Lightning Through 7 PM Nov 11

Showers continue across northern Illinois Wednesday, with isolated storms possible through sunset.

Kankakee, IL · 2h

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Vedette football roundup: Peotone advances, Manteno eliminated

Peotone’s next stop of the postseason road is both familiar and unfamiliar. The Blue Devils are in the IHSA quarterfinals for the first time in program history after beating Eastland-Pearl City 21-16 on the road Nov. 7 in Class 2A second-round play. “It’s a special feeling,” Peotone coach Tolly...

Peotone, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Peotone, IL Police Take New Step Toward Community Trust This Week

Peotone Police Department joins statewide effort emphasizing fairness, accountability and trust.

Peotone, IL · 1d

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Mahomet-Seymour ousts Crete-Monee in second round

MAHOMET — Crete-Monee senior running back Dominic Jackson slowly walked to the end zone to gather with his team after host Mahomet-Seymour beat the Warriors 35-22 on Nov. 7 in a Class 5A second-round playoff game. Two of Jackson’s coaches walked side by side with their arms around him....

Mahomet, IL · 2d