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Listen: Kankakee County’s 5 most-read stories this week, Feb. 1-7

February 08, 2026 at 7:30 am CST

Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey, center, leads a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to share security footage visuals of a suspect and vehicle as they
investigate a homicide that occurred on Feb. 2 at The Line, a bar along Illinois Route 114 in Momence. Bar owner Courtney Drysdale was found shot to death on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the establishment. — Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey, center, leads a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, to share security footage visuals of a suspect and vehicle as they investigate a homicide that occurred on Feb. 2 at The Line, a bar along Illinois Route 114 in Momence. Bar owner Courtney Drysdale was found shot to death on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026, at the establishment. (Tiffany Blanchette)

Catch up on the news Kankakee County readers couldn’t stop talking about. Each week, we round up the five most-read Shaw Local stories from your community and bring them to you in a new way – as on-demand audio you can listen to anytime. Powered by Everlit’s AI technology, these narrated stories let you stay informed whether you’re at your desk, in the car, or on the go.

This week’s playlist covers Feb. 1-7 and includes the biggest headlines and local favorites from across Kankakee County. Just press play to hear them all, or skip ahead to the stories that matter most to you. It’s the same trusted reporting from Shaw Local, now in a format that fits your life.

John Sahly

John Sahly is the Managing editor for the Shaw Local News Network. He has been with Shaw Media since 2008, previously serving as digital editor, and the Daily Chronicle sports editor and sports reporter.