Kankakee man under investigation after police find gun during traffic stop

A 46-year-old Kankakee man is under investigation after police found a loaded gun in the glove compartment of a car he was inside as a passenger Saturday during a traffic stop.Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe said charges are pending further investigation.The man was arrested following the traffic stop, but released from custody Tuesday. The Daily Journal is not naming him because he has not been charged yet.The man was one of four occupants inside the car that was pulled over at 11:40 p.m. Saturday near West Williams Street and North Cleveland Avenue in Kankakee.Police searched the vehicle after officers observed an open alcohol container inside and ultimately located the loaded handgun.The car and gun were confiscated, according to police.