Kankakee Podcast News

Author: Pathfinder

A spinoff of Kankakee Podcast, Kankakee Podcast News aims to provide short and concise episodes filled with local news from Kankakee County, IL. These ten to fifteen minute long episodes will be released every Friday, containing top stories that occurred during the past week, with Jake LaMore as your host. 
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Genres: Business News, Daily News, News

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Manteno Contractor Warning, Riverside Healthcare Imaging Upgrade, Oswego Chick-fil-A Case Update, Shots Fired Arrest, and Looking Ahead to 2026
Friday, 9 January, 2026

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.Brought to you by Meineke Car Care in Bourbonnais and King Music in Bradley.Have news to share with us or would like to become a sponsor? Email: draisor@yourpathfinder.io.