Kankakee County's 5 most-read stories: May 24-30

Putnam County wins ‘dogfight’ in extra innings to advance to 1A state title game

The Putnam County baseball team beat North Clay 4-3 in 8 innings on Friday in Champaign to advance to the Class 1A state championship game. The Panthers will play Tremont at 1 p.m. Saturday.

Hampshire man arrested after a string of reported burglaries to vehicles

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in Hampshire after a string of reported burglaries from vehicles in the area. Police say the suspect was taken into custody following a brief foot chase.

Richmond man accused of having ‘arsenal of weapons’ pleads guilty, gets 6-year prison term

A Richmond man admitted Friday to unlawfully possessing a machine gun and was sentenced to six years in prison after authorities said he possessed an "arsenal" of weapons that were illegal because of a past felony convcition.

Groundbreaking held for Kendall County Lake Michigan water project

On June 10, officials participated in a groundbreaking ceremony at Oswego East High School for a 30-mile, nearly $400 million Lake Michigan transmission main extension to provide Lake Michigan water to Oswego, Yorkville and Montgomery.

Crystal Lake man, ex-Deerfield High volunteer coach, sent to prison for possessing lewd image of child

A Crystal Lake man and former Deerfield High volunteer coach was sentenced to prison Friday for possessing an image depicting child sex abuse. A prosecutor called the allegations "deplorable."