In a nod to years past, a speakeasy, the Hideout Lounge, recently opened in the basement of the Majestic in downtown Kankakee.

Approximately 200 people attended Saturday's Hands Off rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse.

Cordes Brothers Towing at 151 Linden will offer services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies.

“Distracted driving is dangerous, claiming 58 lives in Illinois in 2023. We need everyone’s support in making our roads safer, which includes staying focused behind the wheel,” Commander Jason Sztuba said in a release.

Zonta Club of Kankakee recently announced that Casey Cromwell, of Momence, is the recipient of the 2025 Young Women in Leadership Award for $1,000.

Gotion Illinois, a global manugacturer in clean energy storage solutions, is expanding its upcoming job fair to support both graduating high school seniors and workers recently displaced by the Gilster Mary Lee facility fire in Momence.

Nelsons Home Furnishings and Outlet Center in Wilmington keeps rolling with the changes – through four generations for the longtime business.

Kankakee-based beer brewer, Knack Brewery crafts a Kankakee River Walk brew and a speakeasy location opens Kankakee's downtown.

Mistie Hill Vineyard ready to serve as owners expand Custer Park-based business.