Nearly 500 structures damaged by Kankakee County tornado, Gov. JB Pritzker reports

Strong tornadoes and large hail ripped through Illinois and Indiana Tuesday night, leveling homes in their wake and killing ...

Couple killed after storms bring at least 4 twisters, possible record-setting hail in Illinois and Indiana

In Kankakee, hail 3 to 5 inches in diameter fell, with one hailstone measuring at 6 inches and possibly setting an Illinois record for the largest hailstone, according to the National Weather Service.

1 found dead in Aroma Park following destructive EF-3 tornado in Kankakee County

A person was found dead Thursday afternoon in a home in Aroma Park as cleanup and repairs continued after an EF-3 ripped ...

Eastland basketball team cools off and takes 4th at IHSA 1A state

Eastland goes cold from the field and loses to Chicago Marshall in the boys basketball IHSA Class 1A state semifinals, and later takes fourth.

2 dead after tornadoes in Kankakee, Illinois and Northwest Indiana overnight; NWS confirms 2 tornadoes

Two people died after tornado touchdowns in Kankakee, Illinois, and Northwest Indiana on Tuesday night. So far, the National ...
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Disaster! Brings the 1970s to the stage at the Hoogland Center for the Arts

The Hoogland Center for the Arts is excited to present the regional premiere of the hysterical Broadway musical Disaster! on March 13-15 & March 20-22, 2026 in the LRS Theatre. Craig speaks with ...