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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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Beating Winter Blues Workshop January 20
Spread the loveA Beating the Winter Blues Grief Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais. The cold, winter months contribute to isolation and can be especially difficult for those struggling with grief emotion. This workshop is intended…
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