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• Notable Night Sky News

Time to find out what's going on overhead this week, with our Notable Night Sky News, here's Madeline Shepley, astronomy professor and director of the Strickler Planetarium at Olivet.

• Manteno Field Fire

Manteno Fire Protection District Firefighters report a field fire in Rockville Township Friday afternoon. In a press release, firefighters say the fire involved a field of standing corn and nearby farms were called to help cut fire breaks into the fields to help with putting out the blaze. In all, a total of about 10 acres of corn burned, the cause of the fire is under investigation.

• Jasper Co IN burn ban extended

Officials in Jasper County Indiana have extended their burn ban through the end of the week. It had been set to expire on Friday, but has now been extended through Friday the 31st. Officials in Benton County Indiana and Iroquois County here in Illinois both lifted their bans earlier this week. Newton County's no burn October continues through Friday the 31st.

• Boundary Committee meets

The Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Committee held its first meeting Wednesday, but only Indiana members attended.  Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says Indiana is trying to pull a "stunt" that is "not going to happen."  The Hoosier state is seeking to absorb 33 counties from Illinois that have voted to secede from the state.  Downstate Illinois Succession's Scott Carpenter says they want to be free from "bad Illinois law."

• Entries being accepted for Kankakee Christmas Parade

Entries are being accepted for the City of Kankakee Christmas Parade. Kankakee Mayor, Chris Curtis.  Christmas Parade entry forms can be found on the City of Kankakee's website.

• Numbers up at KCC

Illinois community colleges have once again recorded steady growth, marking the fourth consecutive year of enrollment increases, according to the Fall 2025 Illinois Community College Opening Enrollment Report released today by the Illinois Community College Board. Kari Nugent, Vice President for Advancement, Marketing and Public Relations at Kankakee Community College says their enrollment numbers are up.  Registration is now underway for the Spring 2026 semester at KCC.

• Haas pushes for improvements to dangerous intersection

79th District State Representative Jackie Haas recently sat down to chat with Rob West for an edition of the WVLI News Update Special Report podcast. During the conversation she addressed several local concerns, among them the intersection of Route 50 and County Line Road in far northern Kankakee County. Representative Haas says she's working to try to make the intersection safer, even though it's not exactly in her district.  Representative Haas says she contacts IDOT every time there's an accident at that intersection since her constituents pass through that intersection, even though it's not in her District. You can hear the complete interview with Representative Haas on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.

• Primary filing period starts today

Today's the day to start filing your petitions if you want to be on the ballot for the March 17th Primary Election in Kankakee County. County Clerk Dan Hendrickson.  Hendrickson says petitions can be filed in his office anytime during normal business hours.  The County Clerk's office will be open until five o'clock in the evening of November 3rd for last minute filers.

• Village of Bourbonnais holds first ever Pet Parade and Photo Contest

The Village of Bourbonnais held their first ever Howl-o-ween Pet Parade and photo contest Saturday. Photo contest winners were voted on through the Village

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• Kankakee man charged in Oswego death

A Kankakee man is charged in a deadly stabbing at a Chick-fil-A in suburban Oswego. Police say Tracey Land was making a delivery to the restaurant on Route 34 early Wednesday when Darryl Lee Junior of Kankakee broke into the business and attacked him with a hammer and knife.  Land died following the attack.  Lee reportedly left the restaurant and stabbed another man from behind.  That victim remains hospitalized in stable condition.  Lee faces a number of charges, including murder and attempted murder.

• Drought concerns worsen, despite recent rains

Despite recent rains, drought concerns across the area have increased. According to the latest map just released today by the US Drought Monitor, some 20 percent of Kankakee County is now considered to be in moderate drought, that number up from just three percent last week. The remaining 80 percent of the county is considered to be just abnormally dry. The map shows about seven percent of Iroquois county to be in severe drought, 70 percent of the county in moderate drought and the remaining 23 percent considered abnormally dry. The map shows 86 percent of Ford County and 78 percent of Livingston county now considered to be in severe drought. Meanwhile 88 percent of Grundy County is considered to be in moderate drought, up about 20 percent from last week's numbers. 36 percent of Will County is considered to be in moderate drought, 56 percent abnormally dry and the remaining seven percent without any drought concerns at all

Across the State line, about 52 percent of Newton, 37 percent of Jasper and five percent of Benton Counties considered to be in moderate drought, with the rest of those counties considered just abnormally dry. The map includes data gathered by the US Drought Monitor through Tuesday of this week.

• Ooky Spooky light show this weekend at Olivet

If you're looking for something different to do with the family this weekend, you might consider the Ooky Spooky Light show at the Strickler Planetarium at Olivet. Madeline Shepley is the Planetarium Director.  Show times are six and 7:30 this evening and then 4:30, six and 7:30 tomorrow night at the Strickler Planetarium on Olivet's Campus. 

• What to do around Kankakee County this weekend

Time now to find out what's going on around Kankakee County this weekend. With a look at a few of the events, here's Nicole Gavin, Executive Director of Visit Kankakee County

• County Finance Committee reviews budget numbers

During Thursday morning's meeting of the Kankakee County Board's Finance Committee, Finance Director Steve McCarty gave an update on the budget for the new fiscal year. McCarty noted county finances continue to be strong.  McCarty noted that the budget includes more than seven million dollars in grants that might not be in place next year. 

• County explores bulk buying

During Thursday morning's meeting of the Kankakee County Board's Finance Committee, County Auditor Colton Ekhoff gave the committee an update on a project he'd been working on to save the county some money.  Eckhoff explained that each department in county government will be able to take advantage of the savings.  Ekhoff noted that in the end it's up to each department whether they want to be a part of the program or not

• Darren Bailey family killed in crash

Four family members of Illinois Republican candidate for Governor Darren Bailey are dead after a helicopter accident.  Bailey's campaign announced that his son, Zachary, daughter-in-law Kelsey, and grandchildren, 12-year-old Vada Rose and seven-year-old Samuel, were all killed.  The couple's other child, 10-year-old Finn, wasn't on the hel

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In this special report from the WVLI News Update, host Rob West sits down with 79th District State Representative Jackie Haas for an in-depth discussion on the key issues facing Kankakee County and the state of Illinois.

Rep. Haas provides her perspective on the recent fall veto session in Springfield, explaining why a lack of action on certain bills—like those proposing new taxes to fund Chicago—can be a positive sign of ongoing negotiations.

A major focus of the conversation is the dangerous intersection at Route 50 and County Line Road. Following more tragic fatalities, Rep. Haas details her work with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to implement a temporary four-way stop by the end of the year, with a permanent traffic light planned for the future.

The discussion also covers:

• Local Control: The fight to return authority for siting solar and wind farms back to local governments like Kankakee County.
• Constituent Concerns: The daily struggles residents face with the rising cost of living, high taxes, and the need for a more transparent state budget.
• Legislative Process: How her advisory committees and constituent feedback directly shape the bills she files in the legislature.

Stay informed about what's happening in your community and in Springfield. Find out how you can contact Rep. Haas and make your voice heard on these critical topics.

Timestamps:

• (0:20) - Recap of the Fall Veto Session
• (1:04) - Discussion on Proposed New Taxes for Chicago
• (1:46) - Update on the Dangerous Intersection at Route 50 & County Line Road
• (3:33) - The Fight for Local Control Over Solar & Wind Farm Siting
• (5:05) - Top Concerns from Constituents: Taxes & Cost of Living
• (5:54) - How Constituents Can Propose New Legislation
• (6:59) - How to Contact Representative Jackie Haas

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• Former Governor Ryan estate sale begins today

An estate sale begins today at the late Illinois Governor George Ryan's home in Kankakee. According to Estate Sales dot net, the four day sale  runs through Sunday at Ryan's former home on South Greenwood Avenue. The sale includes several unique one of a kind pieces from both Ryan and his wife Lura Lynn. Ryan died in May at age 91. Lura Lynn Ryan passed away in 2011. 

• Kankakee City Police make burglary arrest

Kankakee City Police report an arrest in connection with an alleged burglary in the city from earlier this year. According to reports, officers were called to a business in the 100 block of East Brookmont Boulevard just before noon January 22nd for a report of stolen copper from a business. The investigation by City Police led to Tuesday's arrest of 46-year-old Jeremy Smith of Kankakee for burglary, among other charges.

• Local VAC announces partnership to help feed veterans

During Wednesday morning's meeting of the Kankakee Count Board's Executive Committee, Veterans Assistance Commission Superintendent Eric Peterson told the committee about a new partnership between the commission and Farm to Veteran, a non-profit business out of Manhattan, Illinois.  Peterson says Congresswoman Robin Kelly is working with Farm to Veteran to provide the same service to every Veteran's Assistance Commission in her District.

• Health Department seeks fee increase

During Wednesday morning's meeting of the Kankakee County Board's Executive Committee, the Health Department took the first step toward raising some of the fees they charge restaurants for their services. Health Department Administrator John Bevis said he did a comparison with other Illinois Counties to see where the local fees stand.  Bevis said even with the increased fees, Kankakee County would still be either at or below the fees other counties charge. The last fee increase for the Health Department was back in 2019. The proposal will go before the full board at it's November meeting for approval. 

• County Deputies make home invasion arrest

Kankakee County Sheriff's Police report an arrest following an alleged home invasion early Tuesday morning. According to reports, it was just after 12:30 Tuesday morning when deputies were called to a home in a local trailer park. When they got there they spoke with a woman who said a relative had kicked in the side door to her home. Once inside the man, identified as 34-year-old Devion N Love of Bourbonnais allegedly hit the woman once in the face, then fled the area. Love was later arrested by deputies, for home invasion causing bodily harm.

Fire Marshall investigates Milford fire

The State Fire Marshal's Office, the Milford Fire Department and Iroquois County Sheriff's Police are investigating a fatal house fire in Milford last week. The fire last Thursday night took the life of Ashley Tucker, who Iroquois County Coroner Bill Cheatum says was taken to Iroquois Memorial Hospital and then flown to Loyola Hospital in Chicago, where she later died.  Someone else in the house escaped without injury. Reports say the house on North Grant Street in Milford was fully involved in flames when firefighters got there a little after 10 last Thursday night. At least one firefighter had to be taken to the hospital.

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• Mega Millions jackpot grows

The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb.  There was no grand prize winner in Tuesday night's big drawing so the jackpot rolls over to 680-million-dollars with a cash option of just over 318-million.  The next drawing is on Friday.

• O'Hare has busy summer

O'Hare Airport is coming off the busiest summer in its 70-year history.  Air traffic data shows that more than 24-million passengers traveled through O'Hare during the summer months of June, July, and August.  That broke the previous record set in 2019.  August alone saw more than eight-million passengers.

• State BOE deadlocked

The Illinois State Board of Elections is deadlocked on whether to levy a nearly ten-million-dollar fine against Illinois Senate President Don Harmon for exceeding campaign contribution limits.  The eight-member panel were evenly split along party lines yesterday.  The Oak Park Democrat argues that he didn't violate the political fundraising law he helped write.  The board will return next month and attempt to reach a resolution in the matter.

• Missing county resident found safe

A missing person in rural Kankakee County has been found safe thanks to a thermal imaging drone. In a press release from the Kankakee County Sherriff's Office, deputies responded to a call Monday evening of person with developmental challenges gone missing in a rural part of the county. Deputies quickly began to search the area and deployed a thermal imaging drone to help find the person. Deputies were able to locate the missing person safely near a group of outbuildings on the property. The person was unharmed and taken to a local hospital for evaluation.

• Kankakee United hosts ice skate

Kankakee United's Mayor Youth Advisory Board will meet at Ice Valley Centre Ice Arena in Kankakee tomorrow afternoon. Rhonda Currie with the details.  Currie adds the free event is open to Junior High and high school students and asks that you pre-register on the City of Kankakee's Facebook page or website by scanning the QR code.

• Harbor House vigil

Harbor House will hold a Candlelight Vigil this Thursday night in Kankakee for victims and survivors of domestic violence. Executive Director Jenny Schoenwetter with the details.  You can get more information at Harbor House D-V dot org or on their Facebook page. 

• Crime Stoppers Tip of the week

Local law enforcement is looking for help to identify those involved in a fatal shooting earlier this month. With our Crime Stoppers tip of the week, here's Kankakee County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Trent Bukowski

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• Bourbonnais Pickleball Courts open

The much-awaited pickleball courts at Ed Hayes Park in Bourbonnais are now open. A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Monday afternoon to officially open the courts. Bourbonnais Mayor Jeff Keast says while the courts were originally to be opened in the spring, the setbacks worked to the Village's advantage.  Public Works Director Terry Memenga, talks about the delays.  Bourbonnais' Public Works Department did much of the work on the site in an effort to lower the cost of the project.

• Bourbonnais explores interactive walk

During last night's Bourbonnais Village Board meeting, trustees voted to enter into an agreement with the Lakota Group for professional services concerning a possible "Guided Plant Walk" at the Grove. Village Administrator Mike VanMill says the village has been getting feedback from those visiting the Grove wanting to know more about the various plants used at the facility.  VanMill says there have been some suggestions as to how the concept could be implemented.  VanMill said the hope is to have something in place sometime next year. The study is expected to cost the village about 11-thousand-dollars. 

• Overnight fire damages building in Kankakee

Kankakee City Fire Department personnel were called out to a fire in an abandoned house on Greenwood Avenue overnight. Fire Chief Bryan LaRoche says the call came in about 1:50 this morning and the multi-unit building showed heavy fire when fire crews arrived. No one was in the building when the fire broke out. Kankakee Fire was assisted by Bradley, Bourbonnais and Limestone fire in putting out the blaze. While the cause of the fire is under investigation, it's thought to be suspicious in nature.

• Manhattan teen killed in accident

Manhattan Police and Fire report a teenager was hit and killed by a semi last night. In a press release, Manhattan Police say they were called to State and East North just after 5:30 last night for a report of an accident involving a bicyclist and a semi truck. When they got there, officers say they found a 13-year-old boy unresponsive under the semi trailer. Additional help was called to the scene. The Will County Coroner's office and Illinois State Police Traffic Reconstruction Unit are investigating the accident.

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• Notable Night Sky News

Let's find out now what's going on overhead this week. With our Notable Night Sky News, here's Madeline Shepley, Astronomy Professor and Director of the Strickler Planetarium at Olivet. 

• Route 50/County Line Road claims two more victims

That intersection at Route 50 and County Line Road in far northern Kankakee County has claimed two more victims. Illinois State Police say it was just after 7:30 Friday night when the semi-truck and mini van collided at the intersection. Manhattan Fire says when they got there they found a total of seven people, one of them already dead at the scene. One of the injured later died of their injuries. Will County Coroner Laurie Summers identifies one of the dead as 35-year-old Tejaswi Patha of Aurora. State Police say the intersection was closed until about midnight while the wreckage was cleared and the crash investigated.

UPDATE 9am: That intersection at Route 50 and County Line Road in far northern Kankakee County has claimed two more victims. Illinois State Police say it was just after 7:30 Friday night when the semi-truck and mini van collided at the intersection. Manhattan Fire says when they got there they found a total of seven people, one of them already dead at the scene. One of the injured later died of their injuries. Will County Coroner Laurie Summers identifies one of the dead as 35-year-old Tejaswi Patha of Aurora. Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner identifies the other victim as 55-year-old Ranadevl Patha of Plainfield. State Police say the intersection was closed until about midnight while the wreckage was cleared and the crash investigated.

•  Iroquois County lifts burn ban

The burn ban for Iroquois County has been lifted. In a press release, the Iroquois County Emergency Management Agency says authorities lifted the ban Sunday as significant rainfall over the county has "greatly reduced" the risk of rapidly spreading fires.  Over the weekend, officials in Jasper County Indiana decided to extend that burn ban until at least Friday of this week.   A burn ban remains in effect for Newton County Indiana through the end of the month.

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• Peotone Police issue community alert

Peotone Police are asking folks in the area to be on alert. In a Facebook post, Peotone Police report one of their officers was flagged down about 11 Wednesday night near Beecher Road and Harlem Avenue by two people who said they'd been highjacked at gunpoint. The victims say a white vehicle stopped in front of their 2020 Kia Soul and four men with guns got out and took their car, before taking off northbound on Route 50. Officials say you should always be aware of your surroundings and they say if you are approached by someone that's armed, you shouldn't resist, but instead cooperate, move to safety and call 9-1-1.

• Drought concerns persist

Another week without much rain and drought concerns continue to grow across the area. The map released Thursday by the US Drought Monitor has about four percent of Kankakee County in the "moderate drought" category with the other 96 percent of the county listed as abnormally dry, those numbers unchanged from last week. Seven percent of Iroquois County is listed as in severe drought, 23 percent in moderate drought and the remaining 70 percent listed as "abnormally dry". 86 percent of Ford County is listed as in severe drought with the rest of the county in moderate drought. 65 percent of Grundy County and 29 percent of Will County is considered to be in moderate drought, the rest of each of those counties listed as simply abnormally dry.

Across the state line, the entirety of Newton and Benton Counties in Northwest Indiana are listed as "abnormally dry", while 20 percent of Jasper County is considered in moderate drought and the rest of it listed as abnormally dry. The map just released today includes data gathered by the US Drought Monitor through Tuesday of this week. 

• Kankakee County gets State grants for road projects

The Kankakee County Board's Highways, Waterways and Buildings Committee met today. During the meeting, County Engineer Greg Heiden told the committee he had some good news.  Heiden said the money from the state will cover the county's portion of bridge replacement over Trim Creek and Pike Creek, with the Federal Government covering the rest of the cost. The third project, according to Heiden, is the reconstruction of Guertin Street in St. Anne.  The State has promised the county three-million dollars toward the St. Anne project. The County has until 2029 to complete the work 

• What to do around Kankakee County this weekend

There's a lot going on around Kankakee County this weekend. With a look at a few of the events, here's Nicole Gavin, Executive Director of Visit Kankakee County

• Police chase in Channahon nets five arrests

Five people are in custody after a police chase involving a U-Haul packed with stolen Amazon boxes on I-80. Investigators say the suspects stole more than 30-thousand dollars worth of packages from an Amazon facility in Channahon before fleeing in two vehicles. Officers used spike strips to disable their tires and end the pursuit. The suspects were taken into custody without further incident. Police say multiple charges are pending as the investigation continues.

• Kankakee City Police report gun arrests

A traffic stop Wednesday netted Kankakee City Police a gun arrest. According to reports, it was just before six Wednesday night when officers stopped a car in the 800 block of South Elm for a suspended registration. While talking to those inside the car, officers say they could smell the odor of burnt cannabis coming from inside. Reports say the driver of the car, identified as 21-year-old Gabriel A. Vazquez became argumentative with the officer. A search of the car allegedly turned up a handgun with the serial number scratched off, a tactical plate carrier style ves

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• No injuries reported when silo collapses in Martinton

No one was injured when a concrete and rebar grain silo collapsed Wednesday afternoon in Martinton. In a press release, Iroquois County Emergency Management says firefighters were called to the Donovan Farmer's Co-op about 10:30 yesterday morning. While there, one of the firefighters noticed a bulge starting to form in the 50-year-old silo. Some of the more than 30-thousand-bushels of soybeans began to be emptied from the silo and the property was evacuated, then just before one yesterday afternoon the silo collapsed. The collapse blocked streets in the area and knocked out power to Martinton. Officials from the power company say they expect power to be returned to the Village sometime today.

• State budget shortfall surges

Illinois is facing a 267-million dollar deficit based on the budget approved back in May.  The reason, according to the state's office of management and budget, is a drastic drop in corporate income tax receipts since the start of the current fiscal year.  Governor J.B. Pritzker's office said the president's Big Beautiful Bill is costing Illinois more than 800-million dollars in corporate and individual income tax receipts.  The FY26 budget includes a hundred-million dollar reserve to cover a budget shortfall, but it's proven not enough, as the governor is calling for agencies to propose changes or funding transfers to cover the remainder.  

• Sheriff Downey on ICE

During Wednesday morning's meeting of the Kankakee County Board's Criminal Justice Committee, County Sheriff Mike Downey was asked what he knew about recent ICE activities in Kankakee County. Sheriff Downey said because of State law that doesn't allow local law enforcement to interact with ICE, he finds things out much like everybody else.

Downey pointed out that sometimes people assume when they see a black SUV with dark tinted windows that it's ICE, but he said a lot of different types of people drive those SUV's.

• Overdose deaths down so far this year

During this morning's meeting of the Kankakee County Board's Criminal Justice Committee, County Coroner Bob Gessner gave a rundown of statistics for the county this year. Gessner said the number of deaths from overdose are down.

Gessner said he plans to continue the education process by talking to more classes in different schools in the coming months. 

• Domestic violence a concern in Kankakee County

During this morning's meeting of the Kankakee County Board's Criminal Justice Committee, County State's Attorney Jim Rowe gave an update on crime statistics so far this year.  Rowe said aggravated battery is the second most prevalent crime in Kankakee County.

• New Animal Control facility maxed out last month

During this morning's meeting of the Kankakee County Board's Criminal Justice Committee, County Animal Control Director Kari Laird gave an update, saying the new Animal Control Facility on Mooney Drive in Bourbonnais was recently put to the test.  Laird credited her staff for working nearly around the clock while the facility was overloaded. 

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• Kitchen fire damages Kankakee home

Kankakee City Fire Department personnel were called out again overnight. This time, firefighters were called to a home in the 400 block of South Osborn Avenue for a kitchen fire. When they got there, firefighters say they found heavy fire in the kitchen and the home owner trying to put it out with a garden hose. Firefighters quickly put out the blaze, but not before it caused some 35 to 45-thousand dollars worth of damage to the home and rendered it uninhabitable. No injuries were reported, the cause of the fire is thought to have been accidental related to careless cooking.

• Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week

Kankakee County Sheriff's Police are looking for help to find a stolen side by side. With our Crime Stoppers tip of the week, here's Kankakee County Sheriff's Department Chief Deputy Trent Bukowski.  Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and could result in a cash reward.

• Road rage ends in crash

An alleged road rage incident ended with a crash on Kankakee's Westside Monday morning. According to city police reports, the incident started around 8 Monday morning on North Wall Street near Riverside hospital when a white GMC Yukon, driven by 32 year old Kodi M Meyer, allegedly began tailgating a car in front of him. The person in the other car claims he let Meyer pass him. Meyer then allegedly passed the car, slammed on his brakes, got out of his car and began yelling at the person in the other car. The complainant states that Meyer then threw a pop can with liquid in it at him and his passenger. After throwing the can, Meyer sped away in his car and the other person followed him to get his license plate number. Meyer blew a stop sign around South May Avenue and West Station Street then struck another car along with a tree and a light pole. The car Meyer hit flipped upside down and the person had to be cut from the car and sustained non life threatening injuries. After Meyer was put in cuffs, he admitted to officers that he smoked cannabis before he left his home. Meyer has been charged with Aggravated Reckless Driving and Driving Under the Influence of drugs.

• City Police make gun arrest

A man allegedly threaten to shoot up a bar in Kankakee early Sunday morning. According to city police reports, it was just after 12 am Sunday morning when police responded to the call at a bar in the 600 block of West Station Street. When officers arrived they located a man matching the description from dispatch outside the bar, later identified as 22 year old Ayden T. Aldridge. A loaded 9mm handgun was spotted underneath a car near where Aldridge was standing. Officers found and reviewed camera footage that showed Aldridge allegedly walking on the north side of West Station Street while pointing a handgun at some people in the parking lot of the bar. Aldridge was placed under arrest and charged with Aggravated Unlawful Use of a weapon among other charges.

• Bradley Police make arrest in alleged burglary

Bradley Police report the arrest of a Bourbonnais woman for allegedly breaking into a home in the Village Monday. According to reports, it was about nine Monday morning when officers were called to the 700 block of Double Jack by the victim who said someone had entered their home about 1:30 Monday morning and had taken some items. Bradley police say their investigation led to the arrest of 35-year-old Brianne V. Safiran on residential burglary charges. 

• Braidwood crash sends one to the hospital

One person was sent to the hospital following a crash Tuesday morning on Route 113 at River Road in Braidwood. Illinois State Police say the crash happened just after six yesterday morning and involved two cars. One person was taken to the hospital for treatment. Their condition is unknow

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