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Kankakee celebrates Independence Day with live music and fireworks along the river
Free gaming hangout for teens — June 8 at Watseka Library
Marquette clinches 2A sectional title with 11-2 win over Wilmington
Dennis Marek: Is our star overheating us?
Kankakee Kultivators Celebrate 250 Years With Garden Tour and Artisan Faire
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - June 6, 2026
Fire damages Brother George’s food truck in Kankakee
Attorneys in Bradley police shooting receive transcripts
Kankakee Library marks Juneteenth with vendor fair and after-hours party
‘Get the home they deserve’: 18 rescued fight dogs settle in at Kankakee Co. Animal Control
Gardner-South Wilmington drops 2-1, 10-inning thriller to Waltonville in state semis
7 Brew coffee site up in Bradley
Talk of data center brings crowd to Bourbonnais trustee meeting
Acting Out Theatre brings “Annie” to Momence July 17-19
A Taylor-Made Life: Hiking mountains and swimming in craters
Cobb Park Criterium returns Sunday
Ryan Kettman’s bat, Dirks Geiss’ arm send Wilmington past Manteno in sectional semis
Clifton Central, Gardner-South Wilmington both fall in baseball sectional semis
Manteno OKs intergovernmental agreement for tourism
Kankakee formally OKs APBA boat races through 2029
Toby Moore: The whisper inside you
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Friday Night Concert Series, Cruis’n the Square, Manteno Market this week
KCC Nursing Student Wins National DAISY Award
Kankakee County leadership seeking more scooter, e-bike enforcement
3 men arrested in raid on suspected motorcycle clubhouse in Kankakee
Bishop McNamara AD Aaron Hamilton returning to public school roots at Donovan
Cow statue on the ‘moove’ at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Gardner-South Wilmington’s Maddie Simms
Manteno property tax rebate fails to pass
Bradley 315 Fest ready to rock
Bourbonnais launches free family summer events
Students at Union School in Will County showcase months of greenhouse work at annual plant sale
UpliftedCare launches caregiver support group; multiple grief programs available
Kankakee Land Bank looking to secure more grant money
Joyce: Protecting dignity, supporting first responders and strengthening our communities
Bishop McNamara’s Malachi Lee wins 1A long jump title
Clifton Central edges St. Anne/Donovan for first regional title since 2019
Wilmington baseball wins 3rd straight regional, Manteno wins 2nd straight: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Anthony Couch’s walk-off homer gives Marquette regional title over Bishop McNamara
Lisle upsets ICE rival Herscher with 1-0 win in sectional championship
$2.6B Heritage Prairie Renewable project in Kankakee and Livingston counties on schedule
MCA Senior Adult Day Center to host Intergenerational Butterfly Release Ceremony at Bird Park
Dennis Marek: Why are so many people right-handed?
32 Teams Fish 24 Hours on the Iroquois River in Annual Tournament
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - May 30, 2026
Emma Mino’s walk-off single gives Seneca first sectional title in roller coaster against Beecher
Bradley-Bourbonnais, Manteno have boys track athletes advance to state finals: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bourbonnais School District 53 applying for free meal program
Third person injured in Momence crash has died
Bishop McNamara has 3 track and field athletes advance to boys state finals: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bishop McNamara emerges in back-and-forth IHSA regional semifinal battle with Herscher
Nick Michalek grinds out 1-hitter as Sandwich beats Beecher 9-0 in regional semis
Aroma Park Youth Center hosts free Mental Health Fair on May 29
Bradley completes 12-acre purchase along Rt. 50
Kankakee County awards James F. Carlson Summer Arts Scholarships to Four Students
I-57’s 312 interchange in Kankakee nears starting block
United Township upsets Bradley-Bourbonnais in sectional semis
Maddie Simms Ks 17 for Gardner-South Wilmington in sectional semifinal win: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Beecher beats Pontiac 4-1 in sectional semis to set up pivotal rematch with Seneca
Kankakee man arrested for alleged dog-fighting ring in Kankakee County
Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society Revives Arts & Crafts Fair
Toby Moore: Even the emperor wakes up in the morning
Bourbonnais trustees approve new contract with Bourbonnais police sergeants
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Sunset Stroll on North Schuyler, Bad Momz of Comedy and more
Walters serving as interim superintendent in Pembroke
Chase Maher, Noah Hanson power Beecher past Gardner-South Wilmington: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Area junior high standouts win 10 titles at IESA State Track and Field Championships
Pembroke Rodeo celebrates 50 years
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Eric Rainbolt
Cavender elected as Kankakee County GOP chairman
Kankakee Deputy Chief Austin shares stories of sacrifice, service for Memorial Day
Sophie Venckauskas’ hat trick leads Herscher to 8-0 win in sectional semis: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Keaton Allison gives offense a jolt, Jack Haley run support in Bradley-Bourbonnais’ regional quarters win
Prairie Creek Library launches free summer events, games for all ages
Bourbonnais Township attorney asks authorities to investigate highway commissioner’ gas storage tank project
Perry Farm Park hosts Family Night Out on Friday, May 29
18 dogs recovered in Pembroke Township related to dog-fighting ring
Momence crash leaves two dead, two seriously injured
Lovina’s Amish Kitchen: Family nights, garden planting and grandchildren fill a busy week
Bourbonnais Township trustees, highway commissioner debate bills for gas storage tanks project
Milford/Cissna Park’s Addison Lucht, Wilmington’s McKenna Van Tilburg win state titles
Gardner-South Wilmington comes back for extra-inning regional title win: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Manteno collectively exhales after forensic audit presentation
Dennis Marek: The danger for our young isn’t just the cell phone
Life after loss: Healing journey ahead for Aroma Twp. tornado survivor
Peotone girls soccer wins 5th straight regional, Herscher wins 10th straight: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Providence turns away stern test from Kankakee, wins third straight regional title
Beecher softball claims 11th regional title in 12 seasons with 14-6 win over Manteno
Lydia Hammond throws 1-hitter as Bradley-Bourbonnais wins historic 5th straight regional title
Illinois Extension offers practical ways to support youth mental health
Man remains hospitalized in hit-and-run in western Kankakee County
Herscher police arrest Kankakee man
Kankakee man sentenced to 6 months in federal prison for fifth weapons felony
99-year-old St. Anne man served in World War II
Nine area athletes advance to Class 1A state finals in girls track and field: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee County judge grants motion for Manteno group to add plaintiffs in Gotion case
Bourbonnais woman sentenced to 1 year in prison for pandemic-related fraud
Man found guilty of second-degree murder in 2021 Bradley shooting
Federal disaster loans still available for tornado damage
Volunteers needed to place flags on veterans’ graves in Kankakee
A Taylor-Made Life: Working smarter and not harder
Jeff Mullinax named new president of park district board as David Zinanni steps into vice president role
Manteno Board OKs remote attendance policy
McNamara, Bradley-Bourbonnais, Kankakee lead boys track sectional efforts: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Manteno’s 8-run 3rd enough to topple Coal City in regional semifinals
Iroquois West rallies early, holds on late to down Milford/Cissna Park 9-5 in regional semis
Mother, son graduate college together
Mobile pantry comes to Bourbonnais on Thursday May 21
Kankakee Fire promotes captain, lieutenant
Toby Moore: Playing to the gallery
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Pembroke Rodeo, Thursday Harvest Hang at Locavore Farm
Memorial Day 2026 ceremonies planned in Kankakee County
Freshmen lead the way for Kankakee girls soccer: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bishop McNamara homers 4 times in 9th inning of wild 9-4 win over Wilmington
Seneca softball opens regional play with 11-0 semifinal win over Reed-Custer
Kankakee Deputy Chief Austin to speak at Olley Memorial on Saturday
Forensic audit presentation delayed in Manteno
St. Mary’s Hospital Named Manteno Chamber’s Large Business of the Year
Sweet day for Kankakee County Historical Society’s 36th Rhubarb Fest
Keira Ahramovich’s go-ahead homer sparks Herscher’s late takeover of Peotone in regional quarters
Iroquois West, Momence softball open regional play with blowout wins: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Clifton Central starts postseason play with 9-3 win over St. Anne
Kankakee School Board hears reduction-in-force concerns
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Clifton Central’s Blake Chandler
Coming together: Manteno Chamber honors businesses, volunteers
Kooy readies Kankakee apartment project
Author Omeakio Tucker discusses faith and work at the Kankakee library
Fightin’ Irish Ken Klipp Classic returns on Memorial Day
New food pantry opens at Kankakee Area YMCA Child Care Center
Kankakee mayor, wife meet Pope Leo XIV
Beecher softball completes first undefeated regular season in 20 years: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Eric Rainbolt leads Bradley-Bourbonnais charge at Manteno
Dennis Marek: Usually, they share the girl
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - May 16, 2026
Riverside Promotes Richard Schiltz to Chief Financial Officer
Pembroke named in DOJ probe into gender, sexuality policies
Bradley-Bourbonnais softball wraps winningest conference season since 2019: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Your work makes a difference: Kankakee County police memorial ceremony speaker
Bradley-Bourbonnais baseball stays home for regional 3-peat bid
Municipal Bank Hires Lori Keigher as Vice President
Kankakee Valley Park District seeks applicants for open board seat
Kankakee, Bradley-Bourbonnais celebrate boys track individual conference champs: Thursday’s Journal roundup
Beecher baseball downs Momence 13-5 in RVC finale for 13th win in last 14 games
Everyday Heroes honored. Read now.
BBCHS alters project design, approves bids
Kankakee coaches marvel at resilience of community they love
They showed up when it mattered most: Kankakee County reader-nominated Everyday Heroes of 2026
Giving back to community: Kankakee County Marine Corps League
911 dispatcher Marc Cote provides calm assistance when you need it most
Kankakee Public Works crew answers the call
Everyday Heroes: Grace Christian teacher leads donation center
Kankakee County lieutenant uses mentoring at and away from work
Crews respond after tornado, say they’re just doing their job
Kankakee girls track and field sends 4x100, 4x200 relays, three individuals on to state
Addison Lucht wins 3 sectional titles, qualifies for state in 4 events; Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Lydia Hammond homers, dominates in circle in Bradley-Bourbonnais’ senior day win over Sandburg
Cop on a Rooftop fundraiser returns Friday
Toby Moore: Real connection requires courage
Crash claims life of St. Anne man
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Comedian Pat Tomasulo, Rhubarb Festival and more this weekend
Polk honored by County Board for decades of service
Herscher’s High ties IHSA assist record, McNamara softball tops Providence: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Maddy Delya hunkers down in circle, delivers go-ahead hit in Manteno’s comeback win over Herscher
Coal City’s Masyn Kuder tosses shutout in 3-0 win over Reed-Custer in ICE finale
Kankakee Kiwanis Club announces five $1,000 scholarship recipients
Kankakee AD Ronnie Wilcox taking new role at Lake Forest
Riverside Healthcare Commits $67,000 to Help Kankakee County Rebuild After Tornado
Fire causes $250,000 in damage to home on Turnberry Lane in Bourbonnais
Bedford’s playground taking shape at Grace Christian Academy
Bradley-Bourbonnais boys water polo sets season high in scoring: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Tanner Jones’ arm, Dylan Bayston’s bat, glove lead Herscher past Manteno
Clifton Central starts hot to down Kankakee 8-4 for 8th straight win
Bourbonnais officials looking into future land use in the village
2026 Daily Journal Graduate Section
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Herscher’s Gaige Brown
Street relief on its way in Kankakee
Pat Tomasulo returns to Kankakee in fundraiser for Kankakee Valley Theatre Association
35 KCC students earn academic honor society membership
An Aroma Twp. mother’s prayer - ‘Protect our baby’
Wilmington baseball wins in extras, McNamara baseball wins big: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Dennis Marek: Have lawyers driven us to stupid?
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - May 9, 2026
Unkempt lawns on high alert in Manteno
Bradley-Bourbonnais boys track dominates; Peotone’s Klawitter throws no-no: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Eric Rainbolt, Andrew Kubal power Bradley-Bourbonnais baseball past Stagg
Seneca bests Manteno 11-1 in matchup between ICA-ranked 2A teams
Drugs, money led to fatal shooting of Kankakee man: state’s attorney
Bishop McNamara, Bradley-Bourbonnais softball continue to come together to fight cancer
Kankakee motorcycle ride aims to raise $20,000 for veteran mental health
36th Annual Rhubarb Festival returns May 17 with food, vendors, live music
Coal City boys take first, girls take second at ICE Conference track meet: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Joslynn Dole, Emma Thyfault, Gabby Burnett help McNamara end All-City skid against Bradley-Bourbonnais
Kankakee completes dominant conference sweep of Thornridge with 11-0 win
Federated Bank names Jasmine Strohm as Bradley branch manager
Locavore Farm opens 11th season as nationally recognized agritourism destination
A Taylor-Made Life: Thank you, mothers!
Bourbonnais’ Fiscal Year 2027 budget receives trustees’ approval
Traveling science museum delights kids in Kankakee
Kays girls win conference track, Mac baseball gets 2nd no-hitter of week: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Allie Johnson’s 1-hitter, Liliana Irwin’s HR help Beecher to 5-0 win over Peotone
Kankakee approves senior housing plan
Bradley-Bourbonnais top seed at host softball sectional, local Class 2A field once again loaded
Manteno officials: ‘The village does have money’
All in 103 years: Bartender to ship builder to mother
Kankakee County coroner identifies victim in Tuesday’s fatal shooting
Toby Moore: The pencil and the eraser
Secret Food Pantry brings mobile groceries to Bourbonnais on May 7
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Friday Night Lights Racing, Cruis’N the Square, Farmers Market this weekend
Kankakee PD’s Williams promoted, 1 new officer added
Lydia Hammond leads Bradley-Bourbonnais softball to win over Lincoln-Way East: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Herscher tops Manteno on senior night, finishes 5th straight perfect conference season
Bradley-Bourbonnais falls 3-1 to Homewood-Flossmoor on senior night
Kankakee man arrested following fatal shooting
Liberty’s Pignatiello named Middle School Principal of the Year for region
Kankakee County judge to hear motion in Gotion case May 20
Fire causes $15,000 in damage to Kankakee residence
Manteno’s newest park opens
O’Connor, Ricketts combine for McNamara no-no, Strohm perfect for Wilmington: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
ICE thriller between Manteno, Coal City suspended in 7th inning of 8-8 game
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Beecher’s Makenzie Johnson
KCC’s agriculture horticulture technology program centers hands-on learning
Matthews resigns Kankakee Valley Park District board seat
Bishop McNamara Catholic School, an enduring inspiration
Riverside Healthcare earns 4-Star 2026 VETS Indexes Employer Award for veteran support
American Legion Auxiliary distributes poppies on National Poppy Day to support veterans
Dozens gather for May Day Strong rally Friday in Kankakee
Advanced Computer Specialists a leader in tech’s challenging landscape
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - May 2, 2026
Silva International a growing part of all-natural food industry
Herscher baseball and softball score shutout wins: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley hires pre-construction manager for waterpark
Aiden Fitzgerald scores winning run for Bradley-Bourbonnais baseball: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley OKs $22.9M budget
Dennis Marek: For What It’s Worth
Kankakee County offers property tax relief for storm-damaged homes
World-class cellist Mike Block performs in Frank Lloyd Wright’s home on May 28.
Construction bids put BBCHS project $16M over budget
Kankakee County government sorting through storm damage to its facilities, vehicles
Local talent impresses at Herscher Invite
Bourbonnais plastic surgeon elected vice-speaker of the Illinois State Medical Society
Riverside Healthcare hosts free Baby & Beyond Fair on May 2 for expectant and new parents
Storm damage nears $30M for Kankakee School District 111
Bradley’s Red Lobster set for demolition
Bradley-Bourbonnais, Kankakee softball both stay hot in conference play: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Ian Irps’ walk-off single lifts Bishop McNamara past Hope Academy on senior night
Gardner-South Wilmington softball holds on for 13-8 road win over Clifton Central
Workers, students and families rally for May Day in Kankakee
Kankakee Farmers’ Market lot to get some TLC
Kankakee Farmers’ Market returns for 28th year
Manteno stays hot with shutout win over Bishop McNamara
Kankakee rallies late for conference win; Bishop McNamara wins 3rd straight: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Momence survives late Reed-Custer rally, holds on for 7-6 win
Submit a photo of your military personnel for our “Salute to Service” section
Stronger Together: Kankakee County’s Recovery
Kankakee Community College celebrates 250 graduates at 57th commencement
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Kankakee Farmers Market opens, Petals and Prosecco event and more
Toby Moore: Much to learn from Japanese legend
Illinois Extension leadership completes statewide tour in Will and Kankakee counties
UpliftedCare hosts caregiver support group featuring Catholic Charities speaker
Tornado brings return to links golf at Kankakee Elks
Beecher, Momence baseball, Herscher softball get walkoff conference wins: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Lydia Hammond flirts with perfection as Bradley-Bourbonnais tops Lockport
Beecher showcases pitching depth in dominant doubleheader sweep of Grant Park
State police release body cam footage April 8 shooting involving two Bradley officers
Kankakee County Sheriff’s deputy moonlights as a weather observer
Kankakee area coaches named IBCA Coaches of the Year
Grant Park’s Palan named Superintendent of Distinction
Olivet Nazarene University an empowering community partner
Racing season gets underway at Kankakee County Speeday for 2026
Riverside sets timeline for Cigna property in Bourbonnais
Riverside Healthcare rewards athletic success with $12K to 18 high schools
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Wilmington’s McKenna Van Tilburg
Land Banks sells 2 properties
Riverside Healthcare to demolish former Cigna building in Bourbonnais
Illinois Extension celebrates volunteers who gave over 2,440 hours valued at $83K in service
BBCHS project bids under review
Beecher softball moves to 17-0; G-SW softball, baseball split doubleheaders: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Dennis Marek: Sitting on the Supreme Court
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - April 25, 2026
Aroma fundraiser seeks help for tornado victims
Aroma Twp. family rises from the rubble
McNamara’s’s Payne throws 1-hitter, Peotone ends Grant Park’s perfect start: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley-Bourbonnais snaps skid with pitching, defense and timely hitting at Herscher
Bradley police investigate report of weapons at carnival last week
Bourbonnais opens garden plots and volunteer cleanup program in celebration of Earth Day
Bradley police arrest Kankakee woman for battery to officers
River Valley Wind Ensemble brings spring concert to Bradley-Bourbonnais
KaLeah Jackson’s 10 RBIs pace Kankakee’s 32-run explosion: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Johnson sisters power Beecher to showdown win at Wilmington
Herscher’s Gianni Jaime, fresh of 100th career goal, scores 2 more in 4-1 win over Peotone
National Weather Service confirms second tornado in Iroquois County
Peotone senior wins competitive statewide townships scholarship
A Taylor-Made Life: 95 years of change
Free boat safety inspections coming to Kankakee Beckman Harbor on May 16
Developer targets $17M senior housing complex in Kankakee
Volunteers beautify community on Day of Action
BBCHS softball wins in extras; Bishop McNamara’s Joslynn Dole homers, Ks 7: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Nevaeh Brown
Cheyenne Hayes stays locked in at the plate, in the circle to lead Grant Park over Watseka
Freshman phenom Alina Mkhwanazi scores 6 for Kankakee in 8-4 win over Beecher
Illinois Laborers International Union of North America and Laborers Local 751 union launch work zone safety
Riverside earns top mental health workplace award for fifth straight year
Kankakee hires 2 firefighters
Manteno trustees approve $9.1M budget with $1.6M deficit, no property tax rebate
Toby Moore: Growing a little of your food
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: ‘Big Fish’ musical, Japanese Floral Art Show in Kankakee this weekend
130 volunteers fuel $354K in impact for Illinois Extension
Manteno passes $9.1M budget
Herscher’s Gianni Jaime scores 100th goal, Tigers softball wins in extras: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Cooper Holman throws gem, hits homer that sparks Wilmington offense to sweep Manteno
Emilie Strong’s walk-off sac fly gives Wilmington key ICE sweep over Manteno
KanComm testing outdoor tornado siren system Wednesday in Kankakee County
Fire on East Court Street in Kankakee displaces nine people
Fire pit concerns at The Grove in Bourbonnais topic of Monday’s trustee meeting
Reed-Custer’s Moyers outlasts Peotone’s Klawitter in 11-inning pitchers’ duel: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Donnie Ladas’ go-ahead single helps Coal City stay perfect in ICE at Herscher
Coal City stays hot, downs Herscher 14-10 for 5th straight ICE win
Kankakee County judge set to hear arguments in Prime Healthcare case in June
One dead following incident on I-57 in Kankakee County Monday
Presentation on food in the Civil War coming to Butterfield Court in Kankakee
Bradley Elementary teachers to get 14% in raises over 3 years in new contract
Municipal Bank names Mike O’Gorman Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Loan Officer
Bradley Elementary Board OKs teachers contract
Bradley moves forward on waterpark, groundbreaking nears
Riverside Healthcare welcomes physician Maryann Kelly to the primary care team
Riverside Healthcare’s new imaging suite in Bourbonnais has been a game-changer
Beecher baseball hangs on at Milford, Herscher wallops Prairie Central: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bourbonnais man working on playing card deck featuring local pro athletes
Dennis Marek: Do we care about telling the truth?
Tom Schroeder honored for volunteer work with Watseka track and field
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - April 18, 2026
Kankakee County sets salaries for elected officials
Camille Czako, Joslynn Dole homer for Mac; Beecher’s Norkus Ks 23 in twin bill: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bishop McNamara tallies 18 runs in consecutive games to sweep Marian Central
Liv Woolman returns to give BBCHS 10-0 win over Andrew with game-ending single
Meeting people where they are
Still I Rise distributes free supplies to tornado-affected families on Saturday, April 18
Burkes facing 3 federal charges in Kankakee County murder of Courtney Drysdale
Ride4Life Cancer Run ends 25-year legacy with final event June 6
Manteno to eliminate property tax rebate for homeowners
Callaghan O’Connor blasts 3 HRs, Nick Pignatiello 2 in Bishop McNamara win: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Harvesting hospitality at Mistie Hill
Feds take over Momence homicide case
Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office arrests Watseka man for murder
Merchant Street MusicFest opens scholarship applications for young musicians
Prime Healthcare moves forward on new acquisition
Races return Friday to Kankakee County Speedway under Eckhoff
Lance Cuddy, Coal City emerge in pitchers’ duel with Wilmington, Cooper Holman
Lydia Hammond dominant for BBCHS softball; Milford baseball scores 20: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee District 111 cutting staff
County is on board for funding Visit Kankakee County
Toby Moore: What is the cost of kindness?
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Wright in Kankakee Tulip Gala, April Grooves Day
66 years of success at Belson Steel
Preston Harrington-Dewitt’s day to remember propels St. Anne/Donovan past Kankakee
Khloe Picard’s homer, Masyn Kuder’s shutout lead Coal City past Peotone: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Pop’s Italian Beef, Dunkin’ set for Bradley
Limestone library celebrates 30 years with art show and open house
Riding the waves of change in the real estate industry
New adventure begins for Bon Vivant clubhouse in Bourbonnais
McNamara softball plates 30 runs, Chase Isaac walks it off for Reed-Custer: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley-Bourbonnais falls 8-7 to Homewood-Flossmoor in SWSC heartbreaker
Safety changes made at Illinois Route 1 and County Line Road
St. Mary’s Hospital earns national recognition for emergency care excellence
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Bishop McNamara’s Joslynn Dole
Our Aging Services is hosting a free family resource fair to help parents navigate disability support
Kankakee Junior High teacher Tywon Bender seeks victory in national teaching competition
The Vintage Pour wine bar to open in Kankakee
Riverside Healthcare earns fourth Magnet designation for nursing excellence
Bourbonnais trustees add 6 acres to Riverfront Park
BBCHS boys track and field wins invite, Navaeh Brown makes girls history: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bishop McNamara toppled by efficient St. Laurence machine
Kankakee claims share of 1st All-City title with 8-0 win over Bishop McNamara
Disaster Loan Outreach Center open in Aroma Park
Dennis Marek: Inspiration finds another sport
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - April 11, 2026
Aroma Fire department turns 75th annual fundraiser into community event
Peotone’s Sophie Klawitter Ks all 15 hitters in 5-inning perfect game: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
‘Happy to be alive:’ Reality, relief following Aroma Township tornado
Two injured in crash involving grain spreader and pickup in Kankakee County
Kankakee Area Career Center annexed into Bourbonnais
Kankakee claims first All-City title with comeback win over BBCHS
Peotone’s Sophie Klawitter throws no-hitter, Coal City, BBCHS win late: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee area natives embarking on new seasons in pro baseball, soccer
Kankakee County Coroner identifies man shot and killed by Bradley police
Riverside Healthcare welcomes nurse practitioner Ryan Whitesell to the primary care team
Prime seeking tax-exempt status for St. Mary’s
A Taylor-Made Life: Dog owners - Keep your pups leashed
Kankakee County NAACP releases statement regarding police-involved shooting in Bradley
Kankakee Community College earns Military Friendly School designation
Kankakee hail damages still being reviewed
Kankakee, Bishop McNamara score conference softball wins: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
State police investigate fatal shooting of Bradley man on Jonette Ave. involving village police
Kankakee’s Lincoln Williams named Steve Tappa Illinois Media Player of the Year to highlight All-State hoopers
Manteno’s remote attendance ordinance still needs work
Man shot multiple times on Jonette Ave. in Bradley
Kankakee OKs tourism agency contract
Toby Moore: Have fact and fiction merged?
Governors State to host 8th annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Chebanse Easter Egg Hunt, ‘Voices of the Community’ celebration
Cooper Holman’s grand slam, Ryan Kettman’s two-way game lift Wilmington to sweep of Herscher
Grant Park’s Cheyenne Hayes throws no-no; Beecher dominates RVC doubleheader: Tuesday’s Daily Journal Roundup
Kankakee takes 20-11 conference loss to Crete-Monee in home opener
No vote taken in Manteno on tourism IGA
Burkes asks judge for new attorney for Momence murder trial
Bourbonnais trustees approve sale of property next to BrickStone Brewery Production Facility
Kankakee celebrates local talent at April Grooves Day fundraiser on April 18
Bishop McNamara dominates CCC opener; R-C’s Sophia Moyers throws ICE no-hitter: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Harper Tollefson’s hat trick leads Bradley-Bourbonnais to 4-3 comeback win over Herscher
Joyce: Strength in the face of challenges across the 40th district
911 dispatcher killed in I-55 two-vehicle crash near Channahon
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Kankakee’s Jocelyn Sanchez
Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club hosts shredding event Saturday
United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties seek volunteers for 29 Earth Day projects
Zonta Club of Kankakee awards leadership, STEM awards
B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee home to Ikebana Society Floral Art Show
Herscher girls soccer stays perfect, BBCHS baseball tops Oak Forest: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Dennis Marek: The mysteries of a deck of playing cards
Improved radar, education may be reason for increase in Kankakee County tornadoes
Kankakee baseball downs Peotone for 1st win; BBCHS softball wins 8th straight: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Alyssa Singleton’s walk-off double gives Manteno 6-5 win over Pontiac
Xandria Harris’ attorney is filing a motion for change of venue
2025-26 Daily Journal Boys Basketball Player of the Year: Kankakee’s Lincoln Williams
Americo Vespucci Lodge hosts 25th annual Sons and Daughters of Italy dinner dance
Klawitter sisters power Peotone softball, Gianni Jaime leads Herscher soccer: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley-Bourbonnais comeback comes up just short in 7-5 loss to Bremen
Kankakee Dist. 111 joins appraisal of St. Mary’s for tax revenue
Kankakee school teacher fired over racist image
CSL donates $100,000 to support Kankakee County to aid in tornado recovery
Knox lands communications role in Bourbonnais
A Taylor-Made Life: Favorite eats around town
Seeking sludge for KRMA treatment plant
Joslynn Dole leads Bishop McNamara softball to 10-0 win over Reed-Custer: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Eagle Scout raising funds for American Heart Association
Update: Kankakee police arrest woman following structure fire
Kankakee police arrest woman following structure fire
UpliftedCare offers free caregiver support and grief workshops in April
Toby Moore: Building your life in difficult times
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Tour the B. Harley Bradley House, explore Kankakee history and more
Kids’ Fishing Day set for Saturday
Kankakee lawmaker battling through cancer
Kankakee opens All-City calendar with home sweep of Bishop McNamara
Wilmington downs Coal City, Reed-Custer beats Herscher to complete ICE sweeps: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Harper Tollefson’s 5 goals lead BBCHS to 9-1 All-City win over Bishop McNamara
Kankakee Daily Journal Thank you, Everyday Heroes Contest 2026
Prime Healthcare invests $104M in 1st year in Illinois
Matthew Schore appointed to the Kankakee Community College board of trustees
Kankakee County damage assessments completed, agencies have data under review
Reed-Custer softball takes slugfest over Herscher, Mac, BBCHS and Kankakee win: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Illinois State Police announces 911 service upgrades
Wilmington stays hot with 13-1 win over Coal City in ICE opener
Scooter’s Coffee rolls into Bourbonnais as latest drive-thru choice
First American Bank merging Kankakee branch into its Bourbonnais location
No Kings rally Saturday in Kankakee part of historic nationwide turnout
Bill backed by state Sen. Joyce looks to expand assistance for first-time farmers
Bourbonnais school board OKs facility project bids
Kankakee hazardous waste drop-off event set for April 18
Kankakee Community College seeks adjunct instructors, hosts virtual information session on April 29
Bishop McNamara’s Malachi Lee 1 of 5 area athletes to win indoor state title: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley-Bourbonnais rallies late to reclaim All-City title from Bishop McNamara
$1B in Kankakee County storm damage?
Bishop McNamara has 8 players drive in runs in 15-0 All-City win over Kankakee
Dennis Marek: Is it time to be nice to Cuba?
2025-26 Daily Journal All-Area boys basketball team
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - March 28, 2026
Bourbonnais’ Sean Curbow lived his life by walking with faith
Bradley-Bourbonnais softball, boys volleyball win, Wilmington softball unloads: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley-Bourbonnais opens All-City play with 28-0 win over Kankakee
Bradley-Bourbonnais, Kankakee play to 2-2 tie in All-City opener
2026 Daily Journal baseball capsules
KCC President Dr. Michael Boyd selected for prestigious Aspen Presidents Fellowship
Kankakee School Board reflects on storm impact, response
A Taylor-Made Life: Living in puppyhood
Momence man charged with possessing, disseminating child sexual abuse material
Kankakee schools assessing storm damage
Cheyenne Hayes’ late grand slam, 16 Ks give Grant Park 12-2 win over Milford-Cissna Park
BBCHS’s Lydia Hammond throws no-no, Watseka’s Libby Hamilton hits walk-off: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
County assessing storm damage for FEMA assistance
Help underway to clear debris, trees from Aroma Park
Will County officials investigate human bones found in field in Mokena
Toby Moore: ‘If you want someone to do something, you have to make them want to do it’
St. Mary’s Hospital joins community relief efforts with $50,000 donation
Work continues on Kankakee River exhibit at Exploration Station in Bradley
Bishop McNamara downs Reed-Custer, Beecher bests Kankakee in baseball action: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee County releases aerial photos of tornado damage for recovery efforts
Funeral services, public visitation set for Aroma Park tornado victim
On Kankakee County storm damage, agencies checked, double checked, and checked again
Kankakee police investigate shots fired on North Evergreen Avenue
Bishop McNamara erupts for 17 runs against Peotone for first win of season: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Joslynn Dole’s 2-hitter leads Bishop McNamara past Peotone in early-season pitcher’s duel
Bradley-Bourbonnais rides hot bats, 5 shutout innings from Abbie Hofbauer to 17-0 win at Herscher
Bourbonnais Elementary Board appoints new member
County to relinquish its final stretch of North County Line Road
Kankakee County reminds property owners to obtain permits for storm repairs
Easter egg hunts spring into action
Grant Park softball downs Kankakee 8-3; R-C’s Mackenzie Foote hits for cycle: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office celebrates 119 interns through volunteer program
Servbank names 2 Market presidents following the Iroquois Federal acquisition
Nash Brubaker homers twice in Herscher win; McNamara and BBCHS fall by a run: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley-Bourbonnais finds room for growth in early-season loss to Marist
2025-26 Daily Journal All-Area girls basketball team
Dennis Marek: And they are doing away with the penny?
2025-26 Daily Journal Girls Basketball Player of the Year: Maddie Gesky
Aroma Twp. Sandbar Road tornado puts some on the move
Grant Park softball downs Kankakee 8-3; R-C’s Mackenzie Foote hits for cycle: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Herscher picks up second straight win with 7-0 shutout of Kankakee
Kankakee Community College explores Robinson Crusoe through a lecture and a panel on March 24
Hopkins Park gets new tornado siren
Storm cleanup around Kankakee County: What to know, and what to avoid
Lydia Hammond tosses one-hit shutout in season-opening win for BBCHS: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Aroma Park tornado victim remembered
Land Bank approves work on vacant houses
A Taylor-Made Life: Watching community come together
Cesar Avalos named director of Continuing Education at KCC
From the heart of Aroma Park: Tornado relief pours in
Gardner-South Wilmington baseball, Watseka softball get season-opening wins: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Update: Man injured in accident at Kankakee church has died
Kankakee Mayor Curtis: Be careful when signing roof, siding, window repair contracts
Man injured after fall from man lift at Kankakee church
BBCHS Scholastic Bowl team heading to state finals
Four state police squad cars hit in almost 12 hours, including one in Iroquois County
Toby Moore: Do we really know what are our true limitations?
Kankakee to light up Juneteenth and July 4th sky
Tornado destruction slammed Kankakee’s South Schuyler Avenue
What to look out for as polls close in Kankakee County
Here are Kankakee County’s March 2026 primary election results
Manteno hits pause on Zoom access ordinance
Polls open until 7 p.m. for primary election in Kankakee County
Bourbonnais purchase is start of a pathway to The Grove
Bradley police arrest man after he attempted to hit two people with vehicle
Easter Egg Trail Hunt returns to Perry Farm Park on March 21
After the storm: Illinois Extension shares resources for storm recovery and disaster preparedness
Free food pantry available Thursday for those impacted by storms
Riverside Heart Ball raises record $815,000 for mental health expansion
Waldron Road in Aroma Park area temporarily closed Monday
Bishop McNamara students, families come together in storm cleanup, relief
Three Kankakee County towns dodge wrath of storm
Baseball: 5 storylines to watch from the Daily Journal area in 2026
School resuming this week after storms
Bishop McNamara schools return to in-person learning Monday
Prayer part of the healing process
Bradley-Bourbonnais’ repeat championship bid comes up just short at Special Olympics Unified State
Red Cross Shelter in Kankakee to relocate Sunday
2026 Daily Journal All-Area wrestling team
2026 Daily Journal Girls Wrestler of the Year: Payton Temple
Dennis Marek: I will always love you
2026 Daily Journal Boys Wrestler of the Year: Logan Van Duyne
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - March 14, 2026
Aroma Township residents face storm aftermath
Convoy of Hope comes to Kankakee school district
The show must go on: Kankakee Valley Theatre Association moves youth show ‘Footloose’ to BBCHS
Kankakee County officials: We are continuing search efforts
Kankakee County history bus tour slated for April 25
Man killed in Aroma Park storm Tuesday ID’d
Firefighters battle fire in panel at solar farm located in Kankakee County
Still I Rise hosting emergency community giveaway in Kankakee on Saturday
Grace Christian Academy hub for tornado help, supplies
A Taylor-Made Life: Back on Easy Street
Manteno softball brings the bats on opening day: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office locates dead individual inside damaged home in Aroma Park
Pritzker tours Aroma Park destruction, pledges help
Kankakee County announces plan for storm debris removal
Heiland Road only way into Aroma Park, every other road closed
A new state record hailstone? 6.5-inch hailstone falls in Kankakee County
Baseball: Daily Journal players to watch in 2026
Resources available for those impacted by destructive storms in Kankakee
Daily Journal 2026 softball previews
National Weather Service confirms EF-3 level Kankakee County tornado
Funds OK’d on Kankakee County road projects
Kankakee Dist. 111 hit with storm damage
Tornado rips through Kankakee County businesses, homes — officials say it’s ‘amazing’ no one died
Bishop McNamara takes hit during Tuesday storms
Bradley’s 315 Music Fest returns
Kankakee County offers self-assessment survey for public on storm damage
Homeowners beware of home repair scammers being in Kankakee County
Toby Moore: Don’t shrink from the future involving AI
The Secret Food Pantry to host mobile drive-thru March 12 in Bourbonnais
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Winter Market at the Majestic, Great Leprechaun Chase in Manteno
Two confirmed dead from tornado in Newton County, Indiana
NWS: Supercell that hit Kankakee may have produced record-sized 6-inch hailstone
Storm damage widespread after hail, tornados in Kankakee County
Kankakee District 111, Bishop McNamara, KCC cancel school Wednesday due to widespread storm damage
Kankakee County, City file emergency declaration with State of Illinois
Kankakee sees damage from hail, tornado during Tuesday evening storms
Tornado warning issued for Kankakee County, Kankakee, Bradley and Aroma Park included
Bourbonnais native nominated for Golden Apple teaching award
National Weather Service issues severe thunderstorm warning for Kankakee
Kankakee County schools announce cancellation of sports, after-school activities anticipating severe weather
Electrical fire causes $5,000 in damages to Kankakee residence
Julius Burkes’ Kankakee County trial set for May 18 in death of Courtney Drysdale
Riverside recognizes DAISY Award winners for 2025
Suspect in killing of Courtney Drysdale in Kankakee County arraigned Monday
Manteno Chamber head Knox resigns
Jeffers targets Oct. 2027 Kankakee opening
Bishop McNamara’s best-ever season ends in supersectional loss to Tolono Unity
Wilmington takes 8-7 walk-off loss to Homewood-Flossmoor on opening day
$1.5-billion expansion set for CSL Behring in Bourbonnais Township
Kankakee County judge expands gag order in Xandria Harris case
CSL Behring announces $1.5 billion expansion to Bourbonnais Township plant
The Daily Journal’s top preseason softball storylines
Riverside Healthcare introduces new OB Hospitalist program
Can you back it with your bracket?
Grace Community United Methodist in Bourbonnais hosts widow support group March 21
New Horizons Band of River Valley performs Monday at Olivet’s Larsen Fine Arts Building
Leadership changes coming to Herscher schools
What could come next in the Xandria Harris case?
Dennis Marek: When the Feds and locals don’t get along
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - March 7, 2026
Stua-Rittmanic’s wait for justice
Bishop McNamara claims sectional title with 69-56 OT win over Yorkville Christian
Kankakee stunned by Morton in Class 3A Ottawa Sectional championship
Pair of 2,000-point scorers headline Cissna Park’s stellar senior class
Riverside Healthcare hosting Heart Ball fundraiser on March 7
It’s now Crosswell Ford in Manteno
Bourbonnais trustees get latest totals on snow plowing during 2025-26 season
A Taylor-Made Life: A thing for spring
Kankakee County’s story not written by its worst moments
Kankakee wins rollercoaster sectional semifinal 59-53 over East Peoria
Governors State hosting documentary showcase
Manteno considers Zoom meeting access for trustees
Toby Moore: The quiet ways we’re connected to one another
Bourbonnais trustees pass ordinance amendment regarding theft and retail theft enforcement
Toastmasters International hosts open house at Kankakee YMCA Wednesday, March 18
Bishop McNamara gets defensive in sectional semifinal win over Wilmington
Kankakee taking possession of former Thrift Store property
Returning Daily Journal All-Area softball players
Kankakee police make arrest in Feb. 24 shots fired case
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Coal City’s Aidan Kenney
Fortitude in Kankakee receives $20K grant
Leadership change coming to Grant Park schools
Kankakee Community College hosts Fast Path information session on March 5
Aqua Illinois explains expansion needs to Kankakee neighbors
Options discussed for closed Edison school building in Kankakee
Coal City completes perfect dual team season with state championship repeat
Payton Temple becomes Clifton Central’s first-ever girls wrestling state champion
UpliftedCare in Bourbonnais announces March support group sessions
Bradley’s Mac & Frankie’s hit with 2-day suspension
Dennis Marek: The book made me dig deeper
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Mar. 28, 2026
Life destroyed, lives changed in Momence from violent act
St. Anne’s late rally against Fenger comes up just short
Bishop McNamara sets program wins record, claims back-to-back regional titles with win over El Paso-Gridley
Kankakee secures regional three-peat with dominant 93-41 win over Plano
Iroquois County Sheriff’s Office makes arrest in Milford fatal fire
Clifton Central’s Payton Temple makes IHSA Girls Wrestling State semifinals: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Riverside Cancer Institute hires Dr. Patrick Moore to expand treatment options
Sen. Joyce advances bill to expand Illinois hunting industry
Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office arrests Aroma Park man for shots fired
Daily Journal Subscribers: You can see the musical Footloose for FREE!
Onarga man sentenced to 5 years for bomb possession
Janssen looks forward to new opportunities
Manteno drops sectional championship heartbreaker to Pontiac 46-44
Drivers asked to avoid I-57 south of Kankakee due to rolled semi
Kankakee County Recorder warns property owners about costly solicitations
Easy Street 20-year celebration: 2 shows in 1
Special Olympics Illinois sends local delegates to Washington D.C.
Special Olympics Illinois sends local delegates to Washington D.C.
Wilmington, St. Anne advance to regional title games on their home floors: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bishop McNamara pulls away for 71-42 win over Herscher in regional semis
Kankakee survives early Morris scare to run away in Class 3A Geneseo Regional semifinals
Case trying girlfriend of Bradley cop killer continued to March 9
The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival committee is now accepting applications for their 2026 Scholarships.
Riverside Healthcare opens fifth Immediate Care location in Bourbonnais
Kankakee native returns to share mom’s story, repay neighbor’s kindness
Toby Moore: Shorten the response
Alternate jurors remain to be selected for the Xandria Harris trial in Kankakee County
Heyworth handles Cissna Park 54-35 in sectional semifinal stunner
Bishop McNamara can’t climb out of early hole in sectional semifinal loss to Pontiac
Emily Horath, Maddy Gesky power Manteno past St. Joseph-Ogden in sectional semis
Bradley seeks reconsideration of Kankakee suit
Celebrate Shakespeare at Plum Creek Center in Crete
Evan Eckhoff takes over as new Kankakee County Speedway promoter
Beecher, Gardner-South Wilmington, Cissna Park open regional play with wins: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Herscher holds on late for 56-51 regional win over Reed-Custer
Clifton Central forces 20 turnovers, runs away early from Milford in regional quarterfinal
Coal City tightens clamps late in defensive regional quarterfinal slugfest at Manteno
Jury selection turns intense in Xandria Harris trial at Kankakee County Courthouse
Judge tosses Bradley’s suit against Kankakee
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Wilmington’s Logan Van Duyne
Park rangers lessen load for Manteno PD
Riverside Hospital in Kankakee’s McCuiston discusses health disparities in Black Americans
Wilmington’s Logan VanDuyne, remembering his coach, takes 2nd at IHSA state ‘probably the match of his life’
Villages of Bradley and Bourbonnais host St. Patrick’s Day senior dinner on March 11
Kankakee schools to use virtual teachers for junior high
Dennis Marek: Can you like a judge if he does his job?
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Feb 21, 2026
70 years of Kankakee service
Four area wrestlers advance to championship matches at IHSA State Finals: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bishop McNamara’s late 10-0 run gives coach Adrian Provost win over Newark in final home game
Joliet Central escapes with 49-46 road win over Bradley-Bourbonnais
Land Bank making some headway
Bourbonnais trustees OK purchasing two new police vehicles
Xandria Harris’ police shooting trial in Kankakee begins Monday
County partners with Our Aging Services to protect vulnerable residents through the Blue Envelope Program
Clifton Central ends winningest season in 9 years with regional final loss: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Manteno avenges last week’s loss to Wilmington, wins regional title as both teams celebrate historic seasons
Bishop McNamara claims regional title with payback win over Joliet Catholic
Kankakee police arrest suspect in armed robbery
Kankakee pushing for east side grocery
Source of Kankakee soapy discharge identified
A Taylor-Made Life: The truth to work-life balance
Bradley Lego biz nears opening
Bishop McNamara boys hoops scores senior night win, G-SW falls to Dwight: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
US Rep. Kelly, local officials celebrate improved David Bradley Industrial Park
Kankakee takes top spot in Class 3A boys basketball poll
Bourbonnais officer says goodbye to K-9 partner, and friend
Bradley-Bourbonnais cheerleading posts best state finish in 17 years
Toby Moore: If fate says no, cut the knot and carve your own path
Community Arts Council opens applications for James F. Carlson Fine Arts Scholarship
Big fourth quarter propels ‘underdogs’ Morris over Kankakee in regional semifinal
Coal City downs Reed-Custer, Peotone falls to Lisle in key ICE games: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Wilmington puts the clamps on Manteno to stay in Illinois Central Eight hunt
State police arrest two people in Kankakee County following traffic stop on I-57
Bourbonnais Elementary School Board seeks appointee
One child dead in Eastern Kankakee County crash that injured two
Kankakee County deputies arrest Indiana man following chase
Kankakee firefighters extinquish small structure fire
Manteno, Clifton Central, Cissna Park advance to girls hoops regional finals: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Defensive-minded Bishop McNamara downs Reed-Custer in regional semis
In last home game, Kankakee’s seniors run away from Waubonsie Valley
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Gardner-South Wilmington’s Leondre Kemp
Discount Planet to exit Bradley’s orbit
KCC expands English language classes to underserved areas with state grant
Clifton Central’s Temple wins sectional, leads state wrestling qualifiers: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Coal City becomes state’s lone team to send all 14 wrestlers to state
Attorneys argue over affirmative defense being used in Xandria Harris’ trial
Found Mr. ‘Wright’ at the B. Harley Bradley home in Kankakee
City of Braidwood lays out five year, $6 million capital improvement plan
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Feb. 14, 2026
Leondre Kemp, Holden Grimes power G-SW to 3rd-place win in RVC Tournament: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
St. Anne beats Clifton Central 60-49 to repeat as RVC Tournament champs
Lincoln-Way West pulls away late at Bradley-Bourbonnais
‘We are stronger together’- Kankakee High School students walk out, protest ICE
Kankakee murder suspect arrested in Missouri
Henry Hines enjoying return as Clifton Central girls basketball coach
Bourbonnais officials hosting workshop for public input on Riverfront Park
2 children in critical condition following Kankakee County crash
7 Brew coffee slated for Bradley
Ava Johnson, Malea Harrison power Kankakee past Crete-Monee: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Tri-Point claims RVC Tournament title with 51-31 win over Clifton Central
Gear tabbed as Visit Kankakee County executive director
A Taylor-Made Life: A quick boot scoot to Dallas
Bradley-Bourbonnais High bond sale results in $8M interest savings
Cissna Park repeats perfect VVC season: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Joliet Catholic controls Bishop McNamara in regular season finale
Officials monitor conditions as thick ice in Illinois, Kankakee rivers begins melting
Indiana man charged with killing bar owner once worked with her, was fired: prosecutor
Indiana man charged with killing bar owner once worked with her, was fired: prosecutor
Indiana man charged with killing bar owner once worked with her, was fired: prosecutor
Bradley new housing construction sputters
State police investigate Wednesday morning crash on I-57
United Way offers help through 211
Manteno man implores Kankakee County Board to oppose ICE activity
Manteno man implores Kankakee County Board to oppose ICE activity
Toby Moore: Building your dream while building the life that sustains it
State police investigate Wednesday morning crash on I-57
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Sweetie Skate, Galentine’s party at The Lush Vine and more this weekend
Black History Month celebration planned at Kankakee High School
Kankakee’s Harbor House to begin $4.5M expansion
Kankakee’s Harbor House to begin $4.5M expansion
St. Anne’s Rick Schoon earns 500th career victory with RVC Tournament win over Momence
Blake Chandler’s late free throw gives Clifton Central one-point RVC semifinal win at Gardner-South Wilmington
Lincoln Williams, EJ Hazelett reach milestones as Kankakee ends SAC play 12-0: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Nazareth blows out Kankakee 69-19 for Eddie Stritzel’s 500th coaching win
Kankakee County prosecutors file charges against Indiana man accused of killing woman
Bradley audit: Sales tax income continues to rise
Bradley audit: Sales tax income continues to rise
Cissna Park spoils Watseka/Milford’s senior night, clinches at least share of VVC
Iroquois West gets 6th straight win; Wilmington upsets Manteno in ICE finale: Monday’s Daily Journal Roundup
Ottawa holds on for 55-44 win over upset-minded Bradley-Bourbonnais
Bourbonnais students celebrate 100 days of school
Kankakee police arrest woman on weapons charge
Kankakee man found guilty of attempted murder
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Reed-Custer’s Colton Drinkwine
Kankakee Community College offers Microsoft Copilot workplace training on April 3
Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority offers rehab-ready homes for sale
Rev. Copeland, Kankakee civil rights leader, honored
Local Bowling tournament opens registration for USBC members at Brookmont Bowling Center
2026 Election Questionnaire: Willie Preston, U.S. Representative, 2nd District
Bradley-Bourbonnais ties as runner-up at state cheer: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Another defendant added to Gotion lawsuit
Dennis Marek: What can we do now?
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Feb. 7,2026
Wilmington community mourns loss of teacher, wrestling coach Nick Dziuban
Bri Dyer-Riegle, LyBrty Terrell, Camille Czako make girls bowling sectionals: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee stays perfect in Southland play after holding off Rich Township
Bishop McNamara ramps up in 2nd half, downs Aurora Christian 70-54
Longtime area coach Alex Renchen tabbed as next Bishop McNamara boys basketball coach
Kankakee Heinz property sold
Back to square one: Manteno holds off on new turf at Square on Second
Bourbonnais trustees approve 4-year contract with police patrol officers
Kankakee shots fired incident leads to arrest of Bourbonnais man
Indian cuisine restaurant coming to Bradley
Coal City dominates Yorkville Christian in dual team sectional to earn 4th straight trip to state
Grant Park’s Taylor Panozzo notches triple-double, area duo hit 1,000 points: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee Heinz property sold
Man charged with rural Momence bar owner’s murder won’t fight extradition
At long last, Kankakee nears conference center ownership
Kankakee County deputies arrest three juveniles after firearms found in vehicle
A Taylor-Made Life: Thank you, Ms. O’Hara
Bourbonnais resident asks trustees for ordinance restricting immigration enforcement at village-owned sites
Addison Lucht reaches 2,000 career points in Cissna Park’s no-doubter over Clifton Central
Bradley-Bourbonnais boys snap losing streak; Kankakee girls get 20th win: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley-Bourbonnais retains All-Area title as senior Bri Dyer-Riegle takes 1st
Village of Bourbonnais celebrates Scout Week with government tour
Manteno denies liquor-gaming license for proposed wine bar
Toby Moore: Trust, but with eyes open
5 Things to Do in Kankakee County: Zonta Party Gras, ‘Undiscovered Worlds’ at Strickler Planetarium
Kankakee secures 3-year powerboat racing championship
Bradley-Bourbonnais holds late lead before falling to Sandburg
Kankakee clinches Southland Athletic Conference title with 15th straight win: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Authorities arrest Kankakee County homicide suspect in Indiana
Bar owner shot ‘execution style’ during robbery: Kankakee County sheriff
Police looking for person of interest in Monday’s homicide
Reed-Custer shocks first-place Manteno in 45-42 ICE thriller
Trinitee Thompson’s 28 points spark Bishop McNamara on the road: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee County sheriff’s police investigate homicide near state line
Growing concerns regarding Aqua plant growth
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Kankakee’s Jacob Vinardi
Former Clifton Central teacher sentenced to 25 years in prison for child sexual abuse materials
Coal City dominates home regional; Kankakee sends 6 wrestlers to sectionals: Saturday’s Daily Journal Roundup
Lincoln-Way West wins regional title, sends 10 wrestlers to sectionals
Daily Journal Female Sports Citizen of the Year: Kathy Colclasure
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Jan. 31,2026
Reed-Custer downs Coal City for 7th straight win, Milford earns OT VVC victory: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bishop McNamara community comes together for RVSRA basketball finales
Lincoln Williams’ 28 points lead Kankakee past Thornwood
‘Called to Kankakee’ exhibit opens Feb. 7
Kankakee County Coroner: Amazon driver who crashed near BBCHS died Thursday
Kankakee man convicted in May road rage incident
Dennis Marek: Can unbreakable codes by broken
It’s always been about community and giving back
Four local girls basketball players notch double-doubles: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Wilmington holds on to win conference thriller 52-50 over Herscher
Schools take different approaches to e-learning, snow days
Delivery driver taken to hospital following crash by BBCHS
Bradley nears second phase of environmental survey
A Taylor-Made Life: Watching my peers grow
Gardner-South Wilmington boys basketball outlasts Herscher in double OT: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Ethan McNeil, Alex Chenoweth lift Peotone past Beecher
Toby Moore: You can’t make a good deal with the wrong person
The Secret Food Pantry hosts mobile drive-through in Bourbonnais Jan. 29
Volunteers help preserve nature on Langham Island
Morris stuns Kankakee 56-48 for 2nd straight upset win on the road
St. Anne clinches 9-0 RVC season, Kankakee moves to 8-0 in conference play: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Coal City pulls away late at Herscher to end Illinois Central Eight skid
Lovell takes oath as Bradley village clerk
State police investigate crash on I-57 in Kankakee County
Joyce: A new year focused on opportunity, community, and hope
Will County sheriff’s deputies arrest man, woman for attempting to break into Balmoral Park
Grant Park Schools seeks professionals for Career Exploration Fair Feb. 13
Bishop McNamara scores season-high 67 points in dominant CCC win
Watseka/Milford girls basketball reaches 20-win mark; G-SW tops Newark: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Missing since 1873: Rare clover found on Kankakee River’s Langham Island
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Aubrianna Rapier
Manteno appoints village chaplain
Kankakee County schools announce closures, e-learning days for Monday
Homeless task force seeks emergency shelter option in Kankakee County
1 person dead following Iroquois County crash
Fire displaces tenants of Kankakee apartment building
BBCHS dance makes state, McNamara’s Tristin Golden wins CCC wrestling title: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
‘Fostering kindness’ with Georgie’s Closet
Luke, Jake Munsterman among 12 Coal City wrestlers to win ICE titles
‘United front’: GOP governor hopefuls pledge unity
Soapy mess takes over Kennedy Drive in Kankakee
Dennis Marek: The true reason for professional football
Daily Journal Male Sports Citizen of the Year 2025: Jeff Reents
Vietnam veterans Dorothy Bendix and William Terrill honored with NSDAR Distinguished Citizen Medal
Kankakee adds to police force, now at full staffing
Reed-Custer downs Herscher in ICE play, Gardner-South Wilmington grabs RVC win: Friday’s Daily Journal Roundup
Bank lists former Jaffe Drugs building for sale
Kankakee County judge denies defense for extra room for public seating in Harris trial
Kankakee County judge rules no TV cameras will be allowed in courtroom during Harris trial
Local Eagle Scout making splash in pageant world
Bourbonnais adds police officer
Kankakee Art League awards art scholarship to Olivet Nazarene senior
Local Eagle Scout making splash in pageant world
St. Anne boys hoops tops Grant Park, Coal City wrestling blanks Reed-Custer: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
St. Anne boys hoops tops Grant Park, Coal City wrestling blanks Reed-Custer: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Manteno rejects request for Gotion to file form on foreign investment
Kankakee County schools announce closures, e-learning days for Friday
Salazar promoted to Kankakee deputy fire chief
A Taylor-Made Life: Making memories with our nieces
Raef, longtime Bourbonnais school board member, dies at 69
Manteno outlasts Watseka/Milford in battle between elite Class 2A teams
Kankakee wrestling wins at Crete-Monee, Cissna Park girls hoops stays hot: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley police arrest driver following crash at Lil’s Park
Indoor Kankakee Winter Farmers’ Market opens Saturday
Toby Moore: Why acting with certainty can overcome circumstances
St. Rose of Lima Chapel presents “Nuns Acting Out” interactive comedy Feb. 21
Grant Park community celebrates Luis Maldonado’s return to the court
An ‘idea’ man
Beecher holds off Reed-Custer despite Alyssa Wollenzein’s 30 points
Kankakee relies on balanced scoring attack in conference win over Thornridge: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
‘Backs of the enslaved’ built nation: King Day speaker
King Day focus at ONU: Prayer and unity
3 GOP governor candidate to visit Bradley
Kankakee East Riverwalk hits 20% completion mark
BBCHS girls wrestling wins Rantoul Invite, McNamara girls hoops wins blowout: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Cissna Park defense shines in 48-38 again road win over Manteno
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Bradley-Bourbonnais’ Eli Swafford
Kankakee gains $990K OSLAD grant for West Riverwalk
Teams tune up for wrestling postseason at Reed-Custer Comet Classic
Bishop McNamara’s Coen Demack, Kankakee’s Lincoln Williams dazzle in wins: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Now Accepting Nominations
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation events set for Sunday, Monday
Dennis Marek: What might scare you most about 2026?
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Jan. 17, 2026
Community responds to ICE
BBCHS, Kays’ Carson Meister, R-C’s Mason Vasil advance at bowling regionals: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Braden Campbell’s 24 points, Dylan Polito’s late threes help visiting Manteno take down ICE leader Wilmington
Momence downs Grant Park 50-31 for third win in last four games
Kankakee County State’s Attorney files charges against 2 more people in Bradley bar incident
Video shows what occurred Christmas Eve during incident at Bradley bar
Your guide to the March 2026 primary in Kankakee County
Manteno, Bishop McNamara come together for Safe Harbor night to benefit Harbor House
Design work begins on courthouse
KCC’s Fast Path transfer degree program is accepting applications for Fall 2026
Woldhuis Farms fire destroys one building and a food truck near Grant Park
Kankakee Community College graduate honored with DAISY Award for compassionate patient care
Maddie Gesky breaks Manteno’s career scoring record in Panthers’ runaway win over Herscher
Watseka/Milford, Cissna Park, Iroquois West girls all pick up wins: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office adds felony charges in Bradley bar incident
Driver killed in collision with Manhattan school bus
Driver killed in collision with Manhattan school bus
A Taylor-Made Life: Local events to add to your winter calendar
Trivia Night at the B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee.
Capital investment continues in Kankakee County
Maddie Gesky, Emily Horath notch double-doubles in Manteno’s win at Seneca: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
BBCHS honored for advanced placement achievements
Kankakee County sees many road closures after Wednesday morning snow squall
Edison school closure finalized
Toby Moore: Success isn’t about being louder, smarter or faster
Kankakee police make arrest in forgery involving a property deed
Bradley-Bourbonnais Little League to move to Bradley 315 Sports Park
Kankakee has 5 score in double figures in conference win over Rich Township: Tuesday’s Daily Journal Roundup
St. Anne bests Gardner-South Wilmington in battle for 1st place in RVC
Bishop McNamara begins busy week with impressive showing at Manteno
$10M development set for Bradley’s Red Lobster site
Kankakee Community College to host Explore KCC Day in February
Secret Food Pantry drive-through returns to Bourbonnais on Jan. 15
St. Mary’s Hospital Welcomes Patrick Kerrwood as its New Chief Executive
ICE ‘overreach’ target of Indivisible Kankakee rally
Reed-Custer’s Alyssa Wollenzien nears triple-double in win over Coal City
Grant Park girls basketball gets defensive, Momence tops G-SW by a point: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee’s TTC property set for demolition
Judge dismisses Africano’s petition regarding police body-camera footage
Manteno police arrest Chicago man on weapons charges
Iroquois Federal Foundation awards $3.3M to nonprofits across four counties
Coal City wins Princeton Invitational: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bradley police arrest person following investigation into Christmas Eve incident
Watseka/Milford’s Christa Holohan scores 31 in comeback win over Clifton Central
The Riverside Orthopedic Surgery Team welcomes MD, Didi Omiyi, to its staff.
Bourbonnais police launch program to help officers respond to residents with special needs
Kankakee roof collapses, safety concerns raised
Gardner-South Wilmington, St. Anne boys basketball stay perfect in RVC: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup
Peotone rides 3rd-quarter surge to home conference win over Herscher
Kankakee stays hot with senior night blowout over Crete-Monee
Packing up, moving out
KAMEG agents arrest Bradley man on weapons, drug charges
No charges filed in Africano case
Two men arrested in Kankakee for disseminating unlawful video
Dennis Marek: Does one’s IQ really matter?
Lack of cooperation hinders 2025 New Year’s Day double homicide investigation
Youthful Kankakee girls continue winning ways against Thornridge
Lauryn Hamrick reaches 1,000 career points as Cissna Park wins 9th straight: Thursday’s Daily Journal roundup
Lincoln-Way East downs host Bradley-Bourbonnais 59-20 in SWSC dual
Contractors must register with Manteno PD before soliciting work
Bourbonnais police swear in new officer
No release of propane after truck rolls over in Watseka
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Jan. 10, 2026
A Taylor-Made Life: Slowing down in the new year
Riverside Healthcare is rolling out new imaging technology across Illinois to enhance diagnostic care
Statewide flu surge hitting Kankakee
Watseka, Clifton Central put up strong defensive efforts in home wins: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Bishop McNamara senior basketball boys, coach Adrian Provost look to finish careers together on a high note
Kankakee police arrest man following shots-fired incident
Kankakee police arrest man following shots-fired incident
Kankakee snow route concerns remain
EJ Hazelett, Lincoln Williams score 20 apiece in conference win for Kankakee: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup
Gotion updates Manteno village on safety issues
Abe’s Rumble title, 100-win milestones highlight 1st half of Coal City season
Toby Moore: So what is ‘pronoia’?
Looking ahead to what’s in store for Kankakee County in 2026
St. Anne holds off Clifton Central for rivalry win in the RVC
BBCHS record falls again in All-City win over Kankakee, Bishop McNamara
Top 5 feel-good stories of 2025
Beecher, Grant Park, Gardner-South Wilmington score RVC girls basketball wins: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup
Kankakee adds 4 to fire department
Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Reed-Custer’s Alyssa Wollenzein
Kankakee’s Edison School deemed unsafe, to close immediately
Kankakee police issue 18 seat belt, two child safety seat violations over holiday
Bradley tractor remembered in model train car
Year in Photos: A look back at 2025
Bradley-Bourbonnais takes home conference loss to sharpshooting Sandburg
Joyce: A year of service, progress and partnership
Birth announcements: Kankakee County - Jan. 3, 2026
Legends pass in Kankakee County in 2025
Kankakee boys steal show against Waukegan: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup
Iroquois West, Milford drop VVC boys basketball contests to open 2026: Friday’s Daily Journal roundup