No Injuries In Chimney Fire At Peotone Home: Manhattan Fire

The fire happened Friday morning on Egyptian Trail.

Momence Man, 34, Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Material Charges After Investigation: ISP

State police received an online tip in October 2025 that led them to the suspect.

Man Dies After Falling 35 Feet Into Pews At Kankakee Church

The incident happened at the First Church of the Nazarene in Kankakee Wednesday, officials said.

1 In Critical Condition, Crash Closes Stretch Of US 52 Monday: Manhattan Fire

A crash at US 52 and Baker Road closed a portion of US 52 Monday morning. Multiple crashes were reported in a one-hour timeframe.

Fire Breaks Out At Solar Farm As Tornado Recovery Efforts Continue In Kankakee: Sheriff

The solar farm is located in a rural area southwest of Kankakee, where at least one person died after tornadoes struck the region.

Suicidal Man Refuses To Leave Home, Draws Hours-Long Police Presence: Sheriff

The incident happened Wednesday at a home on 88th Avenue near Bruns Road in Green Garden Township.

Student's Gun Comment Alarms Bus Driver, Threat Deemed Unfounded: Manhattan D114

The incident happened Wednesday morning while en route to Manhattan Junior High, D114 superintendent said.

Tractor Catches Fire Inside Peotone Barn, All Animals Safe: Manhattan Fire District

No people or animals were injured in the fire, officials said.

2 Injured, 1 In Critical Condition After Two-Vehicle Crash On Manhattan-Monee Road: Manhattan Fire

The crash happened at 4:35 p.m. Tuesday, officials said.

Girl, 10, Dies Days After Truck Crashes Into Creek In Alleged DUI In Kankakee County

The girl was one of 2 children critically injured when the truck they were riding in crashed into partially frozen creek water.

2 Children In Critical Condition After Drunken Driver Crashes Truck Into Creek: Kankakee Co. Sheriff

The incident happened Feb. 12 at 11:23 p.m., the sheriff's office said.

Indiana Man Charged In Momence Bar Owner's Slaying To Remain In Custody Until Trial: Judge

Julius E. Burkes, Jr. appeared in Kankakee County Circuit Court Wednesday, where a judge ordered him to remain in custody.

Manhattan Man's Child Porn Charge Count Upped To Nearly 2 Dozen: Court Records

Jacob Jarvis was arrested on child porn charges in November 2025. Last week, prosecutors added to the counts against him.

Kitchen Fire Forces Temporary Closing Of Midtown Bar & Grill: Manhattan Fire

The fire at the downtown Manhattan business was reported at 6:30 a.m. Monday, fire officials said.

Manhattan Man, 44, Had Hidden Camera In Bathroom At New Year's Eve Party, Recorded Kids & Adults: Police

Jonathan Wisniewski was arrested on felony charges of unauthorized video recording on Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Suspect In Momence Bar Owner's Slaying Was On Bond In Indiana, Waives Extradition To Illinois

Julius E. Burkes Jr., 47, will remain in Indiana until court proceedings on his prior charge are complete, a judge said Wednesday.

Suspect In Momence Bar Owner's Killing Captured: Sheriff

A man is in custody in the slaying of Courtney Drysdale.

Chicago Man, 37, ID'd As Driver Killed In Peotone Crash: Coroner

The crash happened Tuesday morning on Wilmington-Peotone Road near 104th Avenue.

1 Killed In Crash With Semi, Car On Wilmington-Peotone Road: Sheriff

The road was closed for hours while deputies investigated.

Manhattan Woman, 24, ID'd As Driver Killed In Crash With School Bus: Coroner

A 24-year-old Manhattan woman has been identified as the driver killed in a crash with a school bus Thursday morning in Manhattan.

1 Killed In Head-On Crash With School Bus On Manhattan-Monee Road: Manhattan Fire

The crash happened Thursday morning on Manhattan-Monee Road near its intersection with Kankakee Street.

Elderly Manhattan Man Nearly Loses $10K Cash In Scam, Police Intervene And Thwart Fraud Attempt: Chief

An elderly man who'd taken out $9,800 after receiving a call demanding the cash went to police when something felt amiss.

Manhattan Police Descend On White Feather Home To Execute Search Warrant

Police were on scene in the 24400 block of Arrowhead Drive Tuesday afternoon.

Kankakee Man, 47, Who Lied About Break-In, Not Owning Gun Used In Slaying Now Charged With Murder: Police

Officials say the man initially told cops the man he shot had the gun, but now says that was not true, and that he was the one with the gun.

Manhattan Woman, 32, Dies In Rollover Crash: Illinois State Police

The woman's Jeep Wrangler left the road, rolling over in the grass, Illinois State Police said.

Manhattan Woman Killed In Frankfort Crash: Coroner's Office

The 32-year-old was pronounced dead Saturday, shortly before midnight, authorities said.

Missing Man Sought By Authorities Located: Manteno Police

The 35-year-old man was last seen early Friday morning, according to police.

Charges Not Filed Against Couple After Baby Found Buried In Beer Box, State's Attorney Says

But the investigation involving a Wilmington woman and a Manhattan man after the infant's death continues, officials told Patch.

Man, 35, Dies After Shot By Own Gun In Struggle With Homeowner During Attempted Break-In: Police

The incident happened Sunday evening. The gun was discharged during a physical struggle between the men, police said.

2 Killed In Head-On Crash On Manhattan Road: Will County Sheriff

The two-car crash happened on Manhattan Road near Cherry Hill Road Thursday evening, authorities said.

4 Injured, 2 Critically In Head-On Crash On Manhattan Road: Manhattan Fire

The crash happened in the 17000 block of Manhattan Road Thursday evening, officials said.

Man Tried To Flush Newborn After Mom Gave Birth In Toilet: Will County Sheriff

A baby girl found buried in a Wilmington yard Friday was placed inside a beer box, the sheriff's office said. Two people have been charged.

Baby Was Buried Inside Beer Box In Shallow Grave In Wilmington, Man And Woman In Custody: Sheriff

A makeshift headstone marked the spot where the infant's remains were located, according to police.

Manhattan Contractor Charged With Home Repair Fraud, Theft By Deception

Aaron McMann, of Chi-Line Construction, is named in a criminal complaint filed Dec. 2 in Will County court.

Zero Crash Calls During Snowstorm, Manhattan Police Chief Says

A massive winter storm walloped the Chicagoland area Saturday, Nov. 29, causing chaos and crashes on streets—not in Manhattan.

Chicago Man, 20, Fired At Car Before Being Fatally Shot: Kankakee Police

The incident happened Sunday in the 900 block of Court Street.

Manhattan Man, 25, Arrested On Child Pornography Charges: Manhattan Police

The man had been under investigation since September 2024, police said.

Kankakee Man, 48, Rammed Truck Into Car Multiple Times In Road Rage Incident: PD

The incident happened Thursday night. The man also physically fought another person at the scene, police said.

5-Year-Old Girl, 3 Other Victims In Fatal Fiery Crash Identified: Kankakee Co. Coroner

The Kankakee County Coroner's Office on Monday identified the victims to Patch.

Man, 63, ID'd As Drowning Victim Pulled From Kankakee River: Police

Fishermen found the body Saturday afternoon, police said.