Kankakee Illinois in 1937
This film of Kankakee in 1937 was shown on Kankakee Valley Prime Time, hosted by James Riordan and Jaymie Simmon. The third voice on the film is believed to be Bill Dyon. If you know where more of the film can be obtained, please email Steve Bertrand at sbertrand@lions-online.org.
Adam Marsh Kaos in Kankakee
first fight Dec.20,2008
Flooding Fears Grow In Kankakee After More Rain Overnight
Hundreds of homes in far south suburban Kankakee have been inundated with water this month, and the Kankakee River was continuing to rise, after another round of rain overnight.
BBQ Fest 2015
The 3rd Annual BBQ Fest. Last year ten thousand came to eat the areas best BBQ, drink Ice Cold Coors Light/Miller Lite or Pepsi and listen to over 20 bands on 3 riverfront stages.
The fest kicks off this year on Thursday July 9th, continuing on through Friday, July 10th and the final day being Saturday July 11th. Please call 815.939.1311 for advanced ticket purchases. Log on to kvpd.com for details.
Softball Events in Kankakee County
Alternative sports junkies looking for excitement in the Kankakee County area have a lot to choose from. From the Chicago Bears Summer training camp, Kankakee County Soldiers, to tandem Skydiving, golfing, scuba diving, water sports and motor speedway, Kankakee County is filled with excitement. Check out all there is to see here for a spectator sports-lover!
Nick Enriquez Tandem Skydiving at Skydive Elsinore
Tandem Skydiving at Tandem Skydiving is the most exhilarating way to make your first skydive! Imagine the rush of exiting the skydiving aircraft and accelerate up to speeds of upwards of 120mph! With just about a minute of free fall, you will experience a rush of adrenaline which will take your breath away! You will also have the opportunity to pull the ripcord (Don't worry, your instructor will do it for you if you wish) as you decelerate to enjoy a 4 minute canopy ride while soaking in the breath taking views throughout Southern California, and truly understand why birds sing.
Tandem Skydiving is the quickest and safest way to enjoy your first skydiving experience, as you will be securely attached to a United States Parachute Association (USPA) licensed Tandem Master.
Skydive Elsinore adheres and surpasses the highest levels of safety standards set for by the USPA. Additionally, we have an incredible safety record and have the longest running civilian Skydiving operation in North America which was established in 1959.
If you are looking for scenery, then look no further! Skydive Elsinore is by and far the most scenic skydiving center throughout Southern California! With views of the Pacific Ocean, Catalina Island, Lake Elsinore, Mount Palomar, Big Bear, and Mt. San Jacinto, you will quickly realize why Skydive Elsinore is the most scenic, popular Skydiving Center throughout Southern California.
Being the closest Skydiving Center to Los Angeles, San Diego, Orange and Riverside Counties; Skydive Elsinore is a short drive from anywhere throughout Southern California!
Your instruction will include specific training on the equipment you will use with your Tandem Master, you will also learn about the aerodynamics of arching your body in free fall, along with how to assist flying the parachute with your instructor.
Video which will last a lifetime
You can never repeat your very first skydive - the excitement, the adrenalin, the pure freedom you feel that is utterly unlike anything else in the world. You can't repeat it but you can relive it!
We offer professional free-fall photography services for your first jump and for training purposes. Your camera flyer will jump out of the plane with you, video and still cameras on his/her helmet, following you throughout free-fall.
Your video and still pictures will include some pre-jump footage, up close free-fall footage and the after jump excitement. Don't miss out on capturing forever this once in a lifetime experience!
What is the Accelerated Free Fall (AFF) Program?
The AFF course is the unsurpassed method of training if you are interested in jumping with your own equipment and ultimately becoming a licensed skydiver. The AFF course is the most advanced skydiving training course offered and is endorsed by the United States Parachute Association (USPA).
On your first AFF Level, you will receive 4-6 hours of ground training, followed by the jump utilizing your own equipment and jumping with two USPA certified instructors. Under normal conditions, you will jump the same day as you complete the ground training.
The AFF Course/Program is structured in a two-phase training progression program. Phase I consists of eight jumps, where you will be jumping with an instructor on each level. Each one of the eight jumps is regarded to as learning categories (modules). Each category features a performance objective that must be accomplished prior to advancing to the next level. Completing Phase I qualifies you to make solo skydives under the supervision of an AFF qualified Instructor. At this point, you will be allowed to skydive on your own as you will now be on Student Solo Status.
What you can expect on your first jump
After reaching the desired altitude (12,500'a.g.l.), it is time to free-fall with your two instructors who will grasp your harness on each side. Upon exiting the aircraft, you will quickly accelerate to over 120 miles per hour for up to 60 seconds in free fall! You will then pull the deployment handle (ripcord) and enjoy a breath taking five minute flight under your own parachute. Yes, these parachutes truly fly and you get to steer your parachute during your decent. We will help you guide your parachute via radio communication and control commands for a safe landing. After the skydive, you will be critiqued and given a First Jump Certificate and a skydiving logbook. As you pass to the next learning level, your instructor will outline the next lesson plan and explain the new objectives.
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Kankakee Fly-in 2007
This event was just awesome all kinds of aircraft were as one!Just one awesome time.
Warrant Wednesday 10/29/2014
#WarrantWednesday
Are you familiar with these fugitives? Can you assist police in locating them? If so, you may be eligible for a monetary reward (money disbursements vary based on the severity of the offense, age of the warrant, etc.). The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office will be periodically posting random outstanding warrants for WARRANT WEDNESDAY! Please be advised that while these warrants were considered 'Outstanding and Active' at the time in which they were posted to Facebook, some warrants that you view may have potentially been cleared.
If you know the whereabouts of any of these individuals or have information which could lead to their arrest, please contact the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office at (815) 933-3324. You can also remain anonymous by contacting CrimeStoppers at (815) 93-CRIME. Information that leads to the apprehension of these fugitives may result in a reward! You can remain completely anonymous!
DO NOT try to detain these individuals. Contact your local law enforcement if you have information as to their whereabouts. All of these Wanted individuals could potentially be armed and/or dangerous!
For a list of additional fugitives, check our website at
#WantedWednesday
New York prison break: two escapees spotted in town of Friendship
Originally published on 21 June, 2015
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Police converged on the town of Friendship in New York state on Saturday after a possible sighting of the two escaped killers was reported.
Three possible sightings of the escaped killers, Richard Matt and David Sweat, were reported in southwestern New York, according to CNN.
Richard Matt and David Sweat were spotted walking near the Gang Mills railyard in the town of Erwin on June 13. They were then spotted walking along County Route 115 in the town of Lindley, heading toward the Pennsylvania border on the next day, CNN reported.
On June 20, the two men were spotted walking along a railroad line that runs along Route 20 in the town of Friendship. A law enforcement source told CNN that it was a credible sighting.
Police set up a perimeter in the town of Friendship and deployed special operation teams, officers with dogs and helicopters in the search of the two escapees, Reuters reported.
The U.S. Marshals Service has put the two prisoners on its 15 Most Wanted Fugitives List and offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension.
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City Spotlight 411 - Arcola
This episode focuses in on Arcola, IL, with Arcola Mayor, Larry Ferguson, and Bill Wagoner, Arcola City Administrator. Issues discussed are the changes to Arcola's water, a new truck route to the Libman Company, and the recent community swap with the city of Monticello. Also, we talk with Arcola Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Tom Mulligan, on the celebration of 100 Years of Arcola High School, the CEO Program in Douglas County getting underway, and future new additions to Arcola High School.
Tacoma aroma at tha range part2
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