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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
QuikTrip to break ground on $20M development in Kankakee
A $20 million QuikTrip convenience store and fuel station is breaking ground Friday in south 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…
Manteno
Purses in Paradise
The Vintage Purse Museum in Manteno is a restored historic landmark that showcases rare fashion treasures and supports workforce development for…
Manteno mayor orders trustee arrest as feud escalates
The latest village board drama in Manteno unfolded last week when Mayor Annettec LaMore directed the police chief to arrest an absentee trustee when there were not…
Local families rally to fight rare neurological disorder
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a rare, little-known disease, and New Lenox resident Doreen Pomykala wants to put an end to it.
Mayhem
Bicyclist dies after being hit by vehicle near Manteno
A Bourbonnais man died Monday after he was hit by a vehicle east of Manteno, Kankakee County Sheriff’s police said.
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 evening…
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.
Your Sports. All Heart.
Vedette football roundup: Manteno, Crete-Monee win
Nick Honkisz ran for 215 yards and two touchdowns, including an 84-yarder, as Manteno rolled past Herscher 48-13 on Sept. 4.
Scouting Vedette-area fall sports
Check out what to expect from fall sports teams around the Vedette area.
Vedette football roundup: Crete, Manteno, Peotone all win
Crete-Monee bounced back from an opening loss, while Manteno and Peotone both moved to 2-0.
Vedette football roundup: Manteno rallies to beat Johnsburg
Logan Bufford passed for 194 yards and three touchdowns as Manteno beat Johnsburg 33-20.
Eli Chenoweth, Peotone rumble past Eisenhower
Eli Chenoweth ran for 191 yards and three touchdowns as Peotone beat Eisenhower 28-6 on Aug. 20.
We/Us
Manteno cops hit roof for Special Olympics
The wind gust seemed to almost blow off the roof sometimes, but the Manteno Police Department survived another year of Cops…
Tens of thousands flock to Chicago Comic Convention
Chicago’s Comic & Entertainment Expo drew tens of thousands of fans for three days of panels, cosplay, and activities featuring Marvel…
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…
