This spring, Kankakee County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner identified 39-year-old Tabitha Thompson as the victim in the train vs. pedestrian accident Tuesday on Kankakee’s south side.

Larenz M. Walters, the son of Kankakee mayoral candidate Genevra Walters, was arrested Saturday in Iroquois County for alleged possession of a weapon and cannabis. Genevra Walters releases statement.

Cierra Norris, the attorney for Xandria Harris, served two days in jail after she was held in minor indirect criminal contempt of court in DuPage County earlier this week.

Dajon Casiel, 19, who is running for election to the Kankakee School Board, has been temporarily banned from Kankakee High School due to an alleged incident involving a current student.

An Illinois State Trooper suffered non-life-threatening injuries Saturday when their squad car was struck by a driver who failed to move over on Interstate 57 in Kankakee County.

The clubhouse at High Point Golf Course and Grille was destroyed by fire Tuesday.

Bradley trustees authorize $10M purchase for glass enclosure of planned water park

Bradley police identified 34-year-old Brittany Parsons of Bradley as the driver who died in a Friday crash.