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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
Manteno finances in good shape, trustees say
With the forensic audit close to being finished, Manteno’s finances came up at several points during its last board meeting on…
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…
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.
Manteno’s Klarke Goranson, Sophia Most, Olivia McElroy win medals at state track
Manteno’s Klarke Goranson medaled in both the 800 and 1,600 meters for the second straight season.
Vedette sports report: Karsyn Kasput, Beecher beat Manteno in regional final
Freshman Karsyn Kasput had four hits, three runs and two RBIs as Beecher beat Manteno 14-6 in a Class 2A regional final.
Maddox Toepper, Brady Hespen back to boost Manteno
Manteno’s Maddox Toepper and Brady Hespen both missed the start of the baseball season for health reasons.
Vedette sports report: 5 Manteno girls heading to state track
Manteno’s contingent of girls track state qualifiers is believed to be the program’s largest since the 1980s.
Vedette sports report: Crete-Monee names softball field for Sue Giannantonio
Sue Giannantonio coached Crete-Monee softball for 32 seasons, winning more than 500 games along with 10 conference titles.
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.
