Multiple areas under boil order after heavy rain in Kankakee, University Park
A boil order is in effect for multiple areas following last week's heavy rainfall in Kankakee and University Park.
Zoning change approved for new $2B electric vehicle battery factory in Manteno
The City of Manteno's Village Board approved a zoning change that will allow for the construction of an electric vehicle battery plant.
Zoning change approved for new $2B electric vehicle battery factory
The City of Manteno's Village Board approved a zoning change that will allow for the construction of an electric vehicle battery plant.
Kankakee County veterans' home reports 30 'mild' cases of COVID-19
A veterans' home in south suburban Kankakee County is experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak among its residents and staff.
New $2B electric vehicle battery factory coming to Manteno
Alongside J.B. Pritzker, Chinese manufacturer Gotion announced Friday it will be building a new $2 billion electric vehicle battery gigafactory in south suburban Manteno.
Illinois public libraries to receive $27M for improvements, literacy programs
Libraries across Illinois are getting a boost for their literacy programs.
Woman charged after allegedly abducting 4 girls at knifepoint in Manteno
A 47-year-old woman allegedly abducted four girls from a park in Manteno by threating them with a knife. Police say she drive them around, even to her house, before dropping them off at another park.
Woman charged with abducting 4 girls at knifepoint from Manteno park
A woman was charged with abducting four girls from a park in Manteno at knifepoint Monday.
Woman charged with abducting 4 girls from park in Manteno
A 47-year-old woman was charged with abducting four girls at knifepoint in Manteno. Anita Diaz allegedly picked the girls up from a park, drove them around and dropped them off at a different park.
Cook County man charged with firing shots during dispute with coworkers: sheriff's office
Authorities believe the incident occurred during a dispute among employees outside a warehouse distribution center in Manteno.
Monical's Pizza chain creates snowstorm pizza map
With a major snowstorm bearing down on the Chicago area, instead of stocking up on bread, a pizza place has a funny recommendation.
Tornado watches through Saturday evening as severe weather batters Chicago area again
Tornado warnings were issued for a dozen cities and towns in the Chicago suburbs on Saturday, including Bradley, Manteno, Peotone, Lansing and Bourbonnais. Tornado sirens briefly blared in parts of Chicago Saturday afternoon, but a tornado warning was allowed to expire after rotation clouds passed over the North and Lower West sides of the city.
4 men disguised as utility workers force their way into Manteno home: detectives
The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect or suspects involved in a home invasion in suburban Manteno.