Person arrested after trying to access Kankakee airport, state police say

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Saturday, July 26, 2025
Person arrested after trying to access Kankakee airport: ISP

KANKAKEE, Ill. (WLS) -- Illinois State Police are investigating an incident at the Greater Kankakee Airport.

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State police said an unauthorized person tried to get onto the property Friday afternoon at 813 A East 4000 S. Rd. in Kankakee.

The person is now in custody, ISP said.

No further information was immediately available.

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