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Daily Journal | Kankakee, Illinois | Serving Kankakee, Will, Iroquois, Ford, Grundy, and Livingston counties | News, Sports, Obituaries, Politics, Food, Arts & Entertainment, Calendar of Events, Classifieds, Business Directory Since yesterday Past 2 days Past 3 days Past week Past month Past year Any day Range Search E-Edition Log-In Sign Up Log In Dashboard Logout My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout Home News Local News Crime, Police & Courts Illinois News National News Business Photos Videos Special Sections Sports Local Scores College Prep & Youth Professional Outdoors Opinion Editorials Letters to the Editor Columnists Life Arts & Entertainment Food & Drink Health & Wellness People Religion Obituaries Submit an Obituary Calendar Jobs & Classifieds Jobs: Daily Journal Jobs Classifieds: All Categories Rentals Marketplace Business Directory Real Estate: Daily Journal Homes Place Your Classified Ad Lifestyles of Kankakee County Subscriber Services eEdition Log-in El Diario Kankakee Museum Clean Machine Sign Up Log In Dashboard Logout My Account Dashboard Profile Saved items Logout 68° Cloudy Kankakee, IL (60901) Today Generally cloudy. 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Updated: May 15, 2020 @ 1:21 pm Full Forecast Toggle navigation Search Home News Local News Crime, Police & Courts Illinois News National News Business Photos Videos Special Sections Progress Awards Citizens of the Year Sports Local Scores College Prep & Youth Professional Outdoors Opinion Editorials Letters to the Editor Columnists Dennis Marek Life Arts & Entertainment Food & Drink Find A Local Restaurant Health & Wellness People Anniversaries Birthdays Engagements Honors & Awards Weddings Religion Obituaries Submit an Obituary Calendar Jobs & Classifieds Jobs: Daily Journal Jobs Classifieds: All Categories Rentals Marketplace Business Directory Real Estate: Daily Journal Homes Place Your Classified Ad Lifestyles of Kankakee County Weather Alert River Flood Advisory until 1AM CDT SUN River Flood Warning until 4AM CDT SUN Weather Alert ...THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE KANKAKEE RIVER...KISHWAUKEE RIVER... KANKAKEE RIVER AT SHELBY AFFECTING LAKE AND NEWTON COUNTIES KANKAKEE RIVER NEAR WILMINGTON AFFECTING GRUNDY...KANKAKEE AND WILL COUNTIES KISHWAUKEE RIVER AT BELVIDERE AFFECTING BOONE COUNTY THE FOLLOWING FORECASTS ARE BASED ON OBSERVED PRECIPITATION AS WELL AS FORECAST PRECIPITATION 24-48 HOURS INTO THE FUTURE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGE...IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED ROADWAY...TURN AROUND AND FIND AN ALTERNATE ROUTE. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT WEATHER.GOV/CHICAGO. && THE FLOOD ADVISORY CONTINUES FOR THE KANKAKEE RIVER NEAR WILMINGTON, OR FROM CONFLUENCE WITH IROQUOIS RIVER DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE WITH THE ILLINOIS RIVER. * UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * AT 1045 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.6 FEET. * ACTION STAGE IS 5.0 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 6.5 FEET. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL RISE TO NEAR 6.0 FEET BY THIS EVENING. * IMPACT...AT 5.0 FEET...MINOR LOWLAND FLOODING BEGINS IN AREAS IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO THE RIVER. && Weather Alert ...THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE FOLLOWING RIVERS IN ILLINOIS... KANKAKEE RIVER AT MOMENCE AFFECTING KANKAKEE COUNTY THE FOLLOWING FORECASTS ARE BASED ON OBSERVED PRECIPITATION AS WELL AS FORECAST PRECIPITATION 24-48 HOURS INTO THE FUTURE. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... SAFETY MESSAGE...IF YOU ENCOUNTER A FLOODED ROADWAY...TURN AROUND AND FIND AN ALTERNATE ROUTE. && THE FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR THE KANKAKEE RIVER AT MOMENCE, OR FROM IL/IN STATE LINE DOWNSTREAM TO CONFLUENCE WITH IROQUOIS RIVER AT AROMA PARK. * UNTIL LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * AT 1045 AM FRIDAY THE STAGE WAS 5.3 FEET. * FLOOD STAGE IS 5.0 FEET. * MINOR FLOODING IS OCCURRING AND MINOR FLOODING IS FORECAST. * FORECAST...THE RIVER WILL CONTINUE RISING TO NEAR 5.5 FEET BY THIS EVENING. THE RIVER WILL FALL BELOW FLOOD STAGE SATURDAY EVENING. * IMPACT...AT 5.5 FEET...LOW-LYING AREAS OF ISLAND PARK INUNDATED IN MOMENCE. FLOODING OF EAGLE ISLAND ROAD NEAR SUN RIVER TERRACE. && Top Stories Mother Nature turns on the water tap; overnight storm dumps 3 inches of rain Mother Nature turns on the water tap; overnight storm dumps 3 inches of rain Bourbonnais Friendship Festival postponed BOURBONNAIS — This year's Bourbonnais Friendship Festival slated for June 24-28 has been postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Resident dies at Manteno Veterans Home A resident of the state-run Manteno Veterans Home who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. Police: 2 men concealed the death of a Manteno man Manteno police have arrested two men and charged both with concealing the death of a Manteno man. Local News Bourbonnais Friendship Festival postponed BOURBONNAIS — This year's Bourbonnais Friendship Festival slated for June 24-28 has been postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Coronavirus Resident dies at Manteno Veterans Home A resident of the state-run Manteno Veterans Home who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. Local News Police: 2 men concealed the death of a Manteno man Manteno police have arrested two men and charged both with concealing the death of a Manteno man. Subscribe to the Daily Journal Subscribe to the Daily Journal The latest local news on the coronavirus Resident dies at Manteno Veterans Home May 14, 2020 0 A resident of the state-run Manteno Veterans Home who tested positive for COVID-19 has died. Illinois receives first shipment COVID-19 treatment drug May 11, 2020 0 Illinois’ top health official on Monday said the state has received its first shipment of an antiviral drug that has proven early success as a treatment for COVID-19 patients. Illinois oil production slumps during pandemic May 11, 2020 0 SPRINGFIELD — Oil production in Illinois has been on the decline for many years, but a steep drop in demand brought on by the economic slowdown spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a big bite out of the industry. Paramount Theatre opens concession stand May 11, 2020 0 While the marquee has turned back on, Paramount Theatre isn't showing movies again yet. Instead, the main feature is popcorn. Local News Blotter: May 14, 2020 A roundup of area arrests for serious crimes. Unless otherwise stated, these reports are taken directly from police reports. BBCHS officials pause major renovation plans due to pandemic Plans for major renovations at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School are being put on hold indefinitely in light of the financial crisis brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Harbor House launches online chat hotline, prepares virtual 4K event A phone call isn’t always the safest option for someone in a domestic violence situation to reach out for help. Kankakee police arrest 2 on weapons charges Kankakee police makes two arrests in possible shots-fired incident in rural Kankakee County. Bar owner requests city to waive liquor license fee KANKAKEE — A longtime Kankakee bar owner seeking some financial relief from the city of Kankakee will have to look elsewhere as a request to have the 2021 liquor license fees waived was rejected. Community happenings: May 13, 2020 Group will honor veterans with flags at cemeteries Iroquois Memorial Hospital receives grant funding Daily Journal staff report County seeks blueprint to reopen region The patience of many business owners is beginning to wear extremely thin. BBCHS school board discuss graduation success, school calendar possibilities The school board reflected on the school’s recent social-distanced graduation. Illinois News Illinois Will Pritzker consider withholding funds from counties reopening early? SPRINGFIELD — Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Tuesday he would consider withholding federal pass-through funds to counties ignoring his stay...