Halloween Events, Fire Investigation, KRMA Settlement, and More

This week’s episode of Kankakee Podcast News highlights some of the biggest stories around the county as of Friday, October 24, 2025. With Halloween right around the corner, Kankakee County is offering a range of festive activities, from the thrills of Rietveld’s Haunted Corn Maze in Bourbonnais to the family-friendly fun of Halloween Downtown Kankakee. Local officials are also investigating an early morning fire at an abandoned building on South Greenwood Avenue, which is believed to have been deliberately set. In other news, the Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency and the City of Kankakee have finalized a $100,000 settlement with former KRMA Executive Director Richard Simms and his daughter, closing a years-long fraud case. Meanwhile, Kankakee School District 111 celebrated the opening of its new outdoor fitness court behind Kankakee High School, promoting health, wellness, and free public access for the community.