The search for a killer has intensified following the death of a beloved business owner in rural Momence.
The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office has released surveillance images in the ongoing homicide investigation.
Detectives are looking for a specific person and vehicle of interest.
The person was seen in the area of “The Line” bar around the time of the crime.
Courtney M. Drysdale, 30, was found dead inside her establishment on Monday morning.
Now, authorities are turning to the public for help in identifying those involved.
A massive cash reward is now on the table for information leading to an arrest.
Kankakee County CrimeStoppers is offering $5,000 for a positive identification.
The Sheriff’s Office is making the images public in hopes that a neighbor or passerby recognizes the vehicle.
The bar is located near the Illinois-Indiana state line on Illinois Route 114.
Because of the rural location, investigators believe someone may have seen the vehicle traveling toward the border.
Sheriff’s investigators have scheduled a major press conference for 11:00 AM Central Time today.
The briefing will take place at the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office on South Justice Way.
Additional details about the evidence and the cause of death are expected to be released at that time.
This update follows a wave of community mourning for Drysdale, a mother and well-known local figure.
Friends say the 30-year-old was a “pillar” of the rural community.
Tipsters can remain completely anonymous while still being eligible for the cash reward.
If you recognize the person or vehicle in the photos, call (815) 93-CRIME immediately.
You can also contact the Sheriff’s Office directly at (815) 802-7150.
Police are asking residents to share the surveillance images across all social media platforms.
