This week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News covers several important updates from across Kankakee County as of Friday, January 9. Manteno police are reminding residents that door-to-door contractors must be registered with the village and verified through the police department to help prevent scams. Riverside Healthcare is rolling out upgraded imaging technology at multiple locations across Illinois to improve diagnostic speed and patient care. A Kankakee man charged in the fatal attack at an Oswego Chick-fil-A has been ruled unfit to stand trial and will undergo secure treatment. Kankakee police have made an arrest following a shots-fired incident on North Park Avenue, recovering stolen firearms and filing multiple felony charges. The episode also looks ahead to 2026, highlighting major projects and developments expected to shape the county, including school expansion plans, a proposed indoor waterpark, a high-profile court trial, and continued economic growth.

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This week on Kankakee Podcast News, local leaders approved several key decisions affecting residents across the county. Bourbonnais Village Trustees approved a lower property tax rate for 2025, continuing a decade-long trend despite a higher total levy driven by rising property values. The City of Kankakee finalized a new five-year contract with Republic Services to continue its residential recycling program, determining that potential savings from eliminating recycling were minimal. The Salvation Army of Kankakee County reports it has reached just over one-third of its Red Kettle Campaign goal as colder weather impacts donations and volunteer turnout. Meanwhile, the Manteno Village Board unanimously passed an ordinance banning the sale of Delta-8 and other synthetic drugs, citing public safety concerns and enforcement challenges.

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In this week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News, Drew Raisor covers the key stories from around the county. First Community Insurance & Annuity Center has officially moved its headquarters to a new location on Armour Road in Bourbonnais, continuing its more than 30-year commitment to serving local residents and businesses. The city of Kankakee has extended its leaf-pickup service after November snowstorms disrupted collection, asking residents to keep leaf piles visible and accessible. School districts across the region are reviewing their latest Illinois State Report Card designations, with several schools earning commendable or exemplary ratings while others receive targeted support. Finally, starting after January 1, Kankakee will begin towing vehicles parked along designated snow-route streets during snow events, warning residents of potential $200–$300 recovery costs and urging attention to posted signage.

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