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Monday 8:30am - 3:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 3:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 3:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 3:30pm Friday 8:30am - 3:30pm

Kankakee County Coroner's Office

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The Kankakee County Coroner's Office investigates all deaths occurring in Kankakee County.

The Coroner's Creed establishes questions that must be answered to fulfill the requirements of these investigations, as well as provide care and justice for the deceased and for the family and friends of the deceased. Based on the findings of the toxicology and/or autopsy results, the cause and manner of death can be determined. It is also the responsibility of the Coroner's Office to notify next

of kin. When an investigation has been completed and these questions have been answered, the information becomes available through the Freedom of Information Act. The Kankakee County Coroner’s Office is proud to serve the citizens of Kankakee County.

05/25/2026

Home of the free, because of the brave. Today we honor and remember all those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

05/01/2026

Another great program in the books! Thank you to Kankakee High School for their SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) program.

We would also like to thank the Kankakee Police Department, Kankakee Fire Department, Riverside Medical Center, Riverside Ambulance, Beaupre’s Towing, and the State’s Attorney’s Office, especially Jim Rowe.

This important event wouldn’t be possible without your support and dedication to keeping our kids safe.

04/29/2026

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School kicked off SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) today in preparation for the upcoming prom.

We’d like to extend a sincere thank you to Bradley Fire Department, Bradley Police Department, Beaupre's Towing & Repair, Bourbonnais Fire Protection District,Bourbonnais Police Department, Riverside Medical Center, and the State’s Attorney’s Office, especially Jim Rowe.

This important event wouldn’t be possible without your support and dedication to keeping our students safe.

04/22/2026

We would like to thank Deputy Coroner Jones for all of her hard work and dedication to the Kankakee County Coroner’s Office!

04/20/2026

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Countywide Test of the Alerting System Wednesday April 22nd at 10:00 a.m.

04/17/2026

The Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 will be having its mock crash simulation on FRI, APR 17, 2026, from around 7 am - 10 am at the Northfield Square Mall. This is ONLY a training exercise designed to make our BBCHS students aware of the dangers of driving while under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. The Bradley Police Department will assist in this event to help further educate the students on this topic.

Thanks for all of your continued support & dedication! 🚓🚑🚒

04/03/2026

Deputy Coroner's Eddy, Smith, St. Peter, LeDuke and Landry completed the 40-hour mandatory firearm training certification this week. Special thanks to Sheriff Mike Downey and the Kankakee County Sheriff's Department for their expertise and providing this training opportunity!

03/17/2026

Coroner Robert Gessner had the privilege of providing Narcan (naloxone) training to our local DCFS office. Educating community partners on overdose response helps save lives and strengthen our community.

03/16/2026

Happy Birthday to Deputy H. Landry!

03/13/2026

Sheriff’s Office Notified of Deceased Individual Near Aroma Park Storm Damage

At approximately 4:24 PM this afternoon, sheriff’s deputies were notified about a possible deceased individual who appears to have been a victim from the tornado damage on Tuesday night. Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner arrived on scene and confirmed the death. The individual was located inside of a damaged residence in Aroma Park.

The Kankakee County Coroner‘s office and the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office are working together in an effort to notify next of kin. All other information is being withheld at this time, pending notification.

More information will be provided at a later time.

03/12/2026

Our phones and fax are currently down. If you need to contact our office during normal business hours (Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM), please email [email protected] and we will respond as soon as possible.

If you need to speak with the on-call deputy to report a death, please contact KANCOMM at 815-933-3327, and the on-call deputy will return your call.

Address

3000 S Justice Way
Kankakee, IL
60901

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 3:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 3:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 3:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 3:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 3:30pm

Telephone

+18158027190

Website

http://www.kankakeecountycoroner.org/

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