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Early Morning Shooting Leaves One Dead, Sheriff Detectives Continue to Investigate Incident
On May 27, at approximately 4:30 a.m., sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 1100 block of Coyote Run, in unincorporated Bourbonnais, in regard to a shooting that occurred after a fight erupted at a house party. Upon arrival, police located 23-year-old, Michael O. Godinez, of Clifton, unresponsive and suffering from gunshot wounds about his chest area. Godinez was transported to a local hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.
Kankakee County Sheriff’s Investigators continue to speak with party-goers and witnesses about the incident and encourage anyone with pertinent information to contact sheriff detectives. Sheriff’s investigators have determined the shooting as an isolated incident and has deemed there is not a threat to the public. More information will be provided when it becomes available.
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Manteno District 6 County Board Member Resigns
Spread the loveBy Stephen Nelson At the February 13 Kankakee County Board meeting, it was announced District 6 (Manteno) Republican County Board Representative Ray Fairfield will resign from the position on Friday February 16. “A decision on the appointment of a replacement will have to wait for 60 days after the effective date of the…
Women United Breakfast Returns March 20
Spread the loveEighth annual Women United Breakfast at ONU’s Chalfant Hall in Bourbonnais, March 20. The 2024 Women United Breakfast on Wednesday, March 20, at Olivet Nazarene University, will feature an exciting lineup of local female speakers, sharing their insights on creating space for inclusion, as well as addressing burnout prevention and nurturing one’s well-being…
Joyce Responds to Proposed Aqua Illinois Rate Increases
Spread the loveIn response to Aqua Illinois filing a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to increase the rate they charge for water, State Sen. Patrick Joyce issued the following statement recently: “Aqua Illinois recently filed for a water rate increase that could cause unnecessary financial hardships on families. Now is not the time to…
Four Blue Devils Sign KCC Commitment Letters
Spread the loveOn Thursday, February 8, four Peotone High School athletes took part in a signing ceremony at the high school, along with an assistant soccer coach from Kankakee Community College in attendance. A big “Blue Devil Congratulations” is in order for Adeline Graffeo, Gino Petrizzi, Ashley Renwick, and Van Wehrmann, who next year will…
Manteno Village Board Revises Public Participation
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens In a consent agenda with no discussion and no dissension, the Manteno Village Board unanimously voted to revise the public participation rules for village board meetings. The revised ordinance provides that each speaker addressing the board be given three minutes, but once the three minutes is over, if the speaker…
Bourbonnais 2023 Crime Statistics Released
Spread the loveBy Stephen Nelson The Bourbonnais Police Department released its annual report for 2023 at the Monday, February 5, village board meeting. Bourbonnais’ reputation as a quiet, safe place to live took a few hits in this report. First of all, calls for service were the highest seen since 2018. That year, police responded…
Bourbonnais Might Have a Stinky Situation
Spread the loveBy Stephen Nelson At the Bourbonnais Village Board Meeting on Monday, February 5, a resident, who did not wish to be identified in this story and living on the 600 block of Bunker Hill Drive, came before the board to complain about the number of skunks visiting his property. He claimed he has…
Kankakee Police Accepting Applications for Citizens Police Academy
Spread the loveThe City of Kankakee Police Department is thrilled to announce the launch of the Citizen Police Academy, an engaging program designed to foster a better understanding between our community and the dedicated men and women who serve and protect. Chief Christopher Kidwell stated: “The Citizen Police Academy is an invaluable opportunity for residents…
Upcoming Programs at Kankakee Public Library
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KRLBA Completes First Acquisition, Sale
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Seeking Entries for Annual ‘Brave, Bold, Believed Art Show’
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Gotion Holding Job Fair at KCC February 10
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SIU Carbondale Inks Agreement to Improve Access for JJC Students
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Rep. Haas Celebrates IBHE Grants for Olivet Nazarene University
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