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July 23, 2025
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Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force recovers $615,000 in stolen dog food and treats

Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force recovers $615,000 in stolen dog food and treats

The Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force recovered about $750,000 worth of stolen property at a business in Gurnee following a multi-agency investigation that began in Joliet.

By Judy Harvey●
July 17, 2025 at 6:48 am CDT

Momence man charged with possessing child sexual abuse images, drugs

Momence man charged with possessing child sexual abuse images, drugs

The Kankakee County State’s Attorney Office charged Jason W. Exton, of Momence, for possession of child sexual abuse images and possession of controlled substance.

By Jeff Bonty●
July 11, 2025 at 7:00 pm CDT

Kankakee police make arrest in July 6 shooting

Kankakee police make arrest in July 6 shooting

Kankakee police arrested one of the victims in a shooting that occurred July 6 on the city’s east side.

By Jeff Bonty and Shaw Local News Network●
July 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm CDT

Braidwood man charged with firing gun in direction of I-55 on Fourth of July

Braidwood man charged with firing gun in direction of I-55 on Fourth of July

A Braidwood man will remain in jail after prosecutors claimed he recklessly fired a gun on the Fourth of July in the direction of Interstate 55.

By Felix Sarver●
July 09, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

First participants of county’s new Mental Health Court graduate

First participants of county’s new Mental Health Court graduate

The first graduates of Kankakee County’s Mental Health Court were celebrated last Wednesday in the courtroom of Circuit Judge Lindsay Parkhurst.

By Jeff Bonty●
July 08, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Braidwood man allegedly fired gun at person wearing bulletproof vest

Braidwood man allegedly fired gun at person wearing bulletproof vest

A Braidwood man is in custody after allegedly shooting at an acquaintance who was wearing a bullet-proof vest at the time on Friday evening,

By Judy Harvey●
July 05, 2025 at 8:38 pm CDT

Jury finds Bradley man innocent of sexual assault

Jury finds Bradley man innocent of sexual assault

A Kankakee County jury found Wali Borders Jr., 32, of Bradley, not guilty of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child on June 13.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 02, 2025 at 4:02 pm CDT

Harris’ motion hearing put on hold

Harris’ motion hearing put on hold

A motion to allow attorneys for Xandria Harris to use a mock jury in preparation for her trial was put on hold Friday in Kankakee County Court.

By Jeff Bonty●
June 28, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

Police investigate shooting in Pembroke Township

Police investigate shooting in Pembroke Township

Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police said a 39-year-old Pembroke Township man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Monday afternoon.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 24, 2025 at 3:00 pm CDT

17-year-old girl accused of Bradley stabbing

17-year-old girl accused of Bradley stabbing

A Momence man and a 17-year-old girl were arrested June 19 by Bradley police following a fight that led to another woman being stabbed.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 24, 2025 at 1:59 pm CDT
Kankakee police arrest Bourbonnais man for arson

Kankakee police arrest Bourbonnais man for arson

Kankakee police arrested Carlos S. Vazquez, of Bourbonnais, on the charge of arson Friday.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 13, 2025 at 11:00 am CDT
Man charged with endangering life of child

Man charged with endangering life of child

Kankakee police arrested a Chebanse man after he allegedly left an infant unattended inside a van.

By Shaw Local News Network●
June 04, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

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