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Bradley
Aqua to merge with American Water
Aqua America’s parent company appears to be headed toward a merger with American Water Works Company, Inc.
Run over by a tractor, stolen cow statue: WVLI Podcast Network launches unforgettable stories
WVLI is thrilled to announce the launch of the WVLI Podcast Network, a new platform bringing trusted local voices to…
‘911’ Call Results in 3 Deaths
June 30 Bradley Police responded to a “911 call” and found three deceased victims in what appears to be a…
Bourbonnais
KPL Offers Storm ‘Lost and Found’
KPL hosting lost and found service for photos and documents recovered after a tornado hit the area on March 10.
Keast Conducts First Village Board Meeting as Bourbonnais Mayor
New Bourbonnais Mayor Jeff Keast conducted his first village board meeting on May 5.
Mayor Schore Presides Over Final Board Meeting.
The accolades for Mayor Paul Schore were non-stop at the Monday, April 21, Bourbonnais Village Board meeting. Everyone, from trustees and department…
Kankakee
‘We don’t have a house anymore’: One family’s tornado survival story
The Garcias’ survival last week came down to one decision: Kendahl’s insistence on being prepared after hearing storm warnings.
Body found in rubble of home hit by Kankakee tornado
A body was discovered Thursday in the rubble of a home destroyed by the EF3 tornado that struck Aroma Park…
Tornado levels homes in Aroma Park, Kankakee area
A devastating, long-track wedge tornado caused significant destruction in Aroma Park, just southeast of the City of Kankakee, on the…
Manteno
Jane Hearn, 83
Jane Hearn, 83, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Born on December 1, 1942, in Manteno, she was the daughter…
Budget discussion dominates Manteno board meeting
The Village of Manteno Board of Trustees made it clear they are still working on the village’s budget, after a public…
Manteno suicide prevention advocates seek memorial
Manteno mental health and suicide prevention awareness advocate Jake Smith attended Manteno’s village board meeting to propose a water fountain and…
Mayhem
Manteno shots fired investigation
September 5, approximately 10:50 p.m., Manteno Police received shots fired call, in area of 100 block of E. Second Street.
Cook County Sheriff’s Office alerts public to phone scam
Cook County Sheriff’s Office alerts public to phone scam claiming to be an officer demanding payment for old warrants.
Manteno resident arrested for possession, drug paraphernalia
April 30, Manteno Police arrested a female resident for an extraditable Cook County warrant, controlled substance possession and drug paraphernalia.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Crete-Monee’s Derrin Couch chases his sophomore form
Crete-Monee senior Derrin Couch, who missed most of last season recovering from a broken leg, wants to get back to state and earn…
Vedette sports report: Beecher softball moves to 20-0
Colgate recruit Taylor Norkus pitched a one-hitter in the opener as Beecher swept Route 1 rival Grant Park on April 28.
Beecher’s Easton Lane making a name for himself
Beecher freshman Easton Lane, whose dad Steve starred for the Bobcats, was hitting .365 with 19 RBIs through 18 games.
Vedette sports report: Crete-Monee’s Taleaana Ramirez off to torrid start
Through 13 games, Crete-Monee’s Taleaana Ramirez was batting .800 with 18 extra-base hits.
Early injury couldn’t slow Grant Park’s Cheyenne Hayes
Cheyenne Hayes was told she’d never play softball again after breaking her hip as an 11-year-old. Now she’s a Division I recruit.
We/Us
Vedette sports report: Panthers boys soccer repeats as regional champ
Last year, the Panthers were relative unknowns, soared to an 18-4-2 record and went deep into the Class 1A playoffs before…
Teal Star Ride for PTSD
PTSD is tricky. Those affected by it don’t always realize they are victims, and that’s one of the reasons it is…
Community walk shines a light on domestic violence awareness
Community members and Saint Xavier students united for a candlelight walk at St. Gianna Parish to raise awareness of domestic violence.
