Executive Summary
- Kankakee Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide at The Line bar in Momence, IL.
- The victim was identified as 30-year-old Courtney M. Drysdale.
- Detectives cited preliminary evidence for the homicide classification.
- The establishment has closed indefinitely following the incident.
A homicide investigation has been initiated by the Kankakee Sheriff’s Office following the discovery of a deceased woman inside a bar in Momence, Illinois, on Monday morning. Law enforcement officials were dispatched to the scene shortly before noon to address reports of a possibly unresponsive individual.
Deputies arrived at “The Line” bar, located near the Illinois-Indiana state border along Route 114, where they located the victim. Authorities identified the deceased as 30-year-old Courtney M. Drysdale of Momence. She was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders.
According to a statement from the Sheriff’s Office, detectives have formally classified the death as a homicide based on “evidence gathered during preliminary investigation.” Specific details regarding the cause of death or the nature of the evidence recovered have not yet been released to the public. Following the discovery, the establishment announced on social media that it would remain closed until further notice, citing the “tragic events.”
Investigative Outlook
The inquiry is currently in its preliminary stages as detectives work to establish a timeline of events leading to the victim’s death. As of this report, the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office has not announced any arrests or named specific suspects in the case. Law enforcement strategy is currently focused on forensic analysis and community assistance; authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Sheriff’s Office directly or submit anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers to aid the ongoing investigation.
