Several Kankakee taxing bodies are participating in an appraisal of St. Mary’s Hospital for the potential collection of tax dollars.

A Kankakee school teacher was fired this week after sending a racist image to other staff members from her school email account.

The Extension’s work spans youth development, agriculture education, community wellness, and horticulture programming.

The Bourbonnais Elementary School Board approved bids last week for three projects aimed at preventative maintenance around the district.

Fire brings more light into forests, which is crucial for young oak tree growth, but many land managers are concerned about how non-native plants affect fire intensity and young tree survival rates.

Kankakee High students were back in the building Tuesday after thousands of holes in the roof were patched. Nine roofs will have to be replaced throughout the district due to damage from the March 10 severe storms.

The Bourbonnais Elementary School Board has appointed Stacey Moore as its new member.

A truckload of food for those affected by the tornado and severe storm in Kankakee was delivered to Lincoln Cultural Center Thursday. The site is serving as a location for the community to drop off and pick up donations of food and essentials.

Bishop McNamara Catholic School in Bradley and Bourbonnais will be back to in-person learning on Monday, with the Kankakee location moving back to in-person learning on Tuesday due to storm damage.