ISP continues search for alleged Gibson City shooter

Authorities are still searching for a man accused of shooting two officers in Ford County over the weekend. State police say officers responded early Saturday to the 100 block of Ash Street in Gibson City on a report of a naked man, identified as David Jordan. While making contact with Jordan at his home, a Gibson City Police officer and Ford County Sheriff's officer were shot. Shortly after the shooting, the house caught fire. Police received a tip yesterday that a person had possibly spotted Jordan in Sibley. However, no arrests have been made.

State Police announce new group to combat human trafficking

The Illinois State Police is launching a group to combat human trafficking in the state. The ISP is partnering with the Decatur Police Department, the McLean County Sheriff's Office, and the Howard G. Buffett Foundation to create the Illinois Trafficking Enforcement Group. ITEG will consist of local and state partners focused on fighting human trafficking, while also working with community groups and health organizations to provide trauma-informed support services to individuals who have been trafficked. The group will be headquartered in Decatur.

Parade to shut down Broadway in Bradley tomorrow night

Bradley Lions Junior Football and Cheer is kicking off their season with a parade this Friday. During Monday night's Village Board meeting, Bradley Mayor Mike Watson noted Broadway Street will be closed during the event. Parade line up begins at 5:30 Friday evening, and the mayor says everyone is welcome to come cheer on the players.

Crime Stoppers Tip of the Week

Manteno Police are looking into a burglary that happened last Saturday. Tips to Crime Stoppers are anonymous and could result in a cash reward.

County Board sets officials salaries

During Tuesday morning's Kankakee County Board meeting, the Board voted to set the State's Attorney's annual salary. The County Board also voted to set the Public Defenders annual salary. During Tuesday's meeting, the County Board voted to accept a 139-thousand dollar bid to sell the former animal control facility and voted to accept the resignation of Joe Swanson as representative from County Board District 14 effective August 1st. Swanson resigned because he was moving out of the district.

Iroquois County Board member calls for Police Department to be formed in Gilman

During this morning's meeting of the Iroquois County Board, Jed Witlow, chairman of the Board's Judicial and Public Safety Committee said he'd recently sent a letter to Gilman's Mayor suggesting the City start a police force or partner with the County for public safety purposes. Witlow pointed out Gilman has about 19-hundred residents and the FBI says there should be a police force of 3-4 people to cover the City, but added contracting with the county to have police department coverage would be better than nothing.

Manhunt continues for Gibson City man

Illinois State Police continue the search for the man believed to have been responsible for shooting two police officers and setting fire to a home in Gibson City early Saturday morning. Troopers say officers responded about 2:30 Saturday morning to the 100 block of Ash Street in Gibson City on a report of a naked man, identified as David Jordan, walking outside. While making contact with Jordan at his home, a Gibson City Police officer and Ford County Sheriff's officer were shot. Shortly after the shooting, the house caught fire. Jordan is considered armed and dangerous and authorities say you shouldn't approach him. They say if you believe you see Jordan you should call 9-1-1.

Kankakee County Sheriff's Department want you to driver carefully as kids head back to school

With a few school districts in the county returning to the classroom this week and the remainder of them starting classes next week, the Kankakee County Sheriff's Department warns drivers to be on the lookout for children and school buses. Bukowski reminds drivers to leave a little early to allow time for buses and other school-related traffic.

Bradley to hold ribbon cutting on new board room

The Bradley Village board will be holding their next meeting in the newly renovated renovated board room. Following last night's Village Board meeting, Mayor Mike Watson invited residents to check out the new and improved space during the upcoming ribbon cutting and open house. Renovations to the board room in Village Hall have been underway since February.