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Crime Brief | Kankakee County

Burkes facing 3 federal charges in Kankakee County murder of Courtney Drysdale

Julius Burkes, the man accused of killing Momence bar owner Courtney M. Drysdale, was indicted April 8 by a federal grand jury in the U.S. Central District of Illinois.

By Jeff Bonty●

Feds take over Momence homicide case; death penalty now possible

Accused killer Julius Burkes had his case moved to the federal level Thursday in Kankakee County Court.

By Jeff Bonty●

Burkes asks judge for new attorney for Momence murder trial

The man accused in the death of business owner Courtney Drysdale requested the judge hearing his case allow him to change attorneys.

By Jeff Bonty●

Xandria Harris’ attorney is filing a motion for change of venue

The attorney for Xandria Harris said in Kankakee County court Friday she will be filing a motion for a change of venue.

By Jeff Bonty●

Update: Kankakee police arrest woman following structure fire

Kankakee police arrested 24-year-old Nazhai S. Hill, of Kankakee, for allegedly setting a fire that damaged a residence, garage and three vehicles Tuesday.

By Jeff Bonty●