Brayden Douglas, of Bourbonnais, a graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, is among 44 students who have been selected to join the latest group of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.

The sale of cannabinoids and kratom in the village is prohibited in the village of Bourbonnais.

Riverside Healthcare's Arf for the Heart, a dog-friendly walk on Sept. 26, and Making Strides Against Cancer, a 5K run and 2-mile walk on Sept. 27, are set to raise funds for heart and cancer care, hosted at the healthcare provider's Bourbonnais campus.

Having completed the requirements for and been examined by an Eagle Scout Board of Review on Sept. 4, 2025, Alexis Bailey McCullough was found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout.

Longtime Daily Journal photographer Bill “BJ” Jurevich has been behind a camera since the mid 1970’s. Jurevich's work is now displayed in a gallery, Life Through The Lens: A Photographic Retrospective, which runs through Oct. 25 at the Victorian House Gallery in Bourbonnais.

Students across Bishop McNamara Catholic Schools’ three sites helped area first responders, veterans and active-duty service members start the morning with a dose of gratitude during their 10th Gratitude Drive-Thru in recognition of 9/11.

Students across Bishop McNamara Catholic Schools’ three sites hosted the 10th Gratitude Drive-Thru for area first responders, veterans and active-duty service members on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

The rebounding River Valley Metro ridership numbers continue to head upward.

Bishop McNamara will be hosting a Gratitude Drive-Thru this Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at all three school sites for first responders, veterans and active-duty service members in recognition of the 24th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.

Reflections of Kankakee County: Stories That Shaped Us is a journey to discover the rich history of Kankakee County, according to a release from Visit Kankakee County.

There is a possibility a river may run through the Exploration Station in its future at Perry Farm Park.

Officials continue investigating a fire Friday at Harold’s Chicken restaurant in the 200 block of South Main Street in Bourbonnais.

Bourbonnais trustees heard the first reading of an ordinance, if passed, would prohibit the sale of cannabinoids and kratom in the village.

Brent Barrie was patrol commander when he retired from the department following 24 years of service in June 2024.

Former Olivet Nazarene University and Chicago Cubs star Ben Zobrist returned to ONU Wednesday, bringing along with him his 2016 World Series MVP trophy that will now live on Olivet's campus.

Kankakee County continues to draw the visitors.

The $9-million, state-of-the-art River Valley Metro Mass Transit bus maintenance garage was officially opened at its Bourbonnais campus.

As the deadline nears for the adoption of the municipal 1% grocery tax, the Bradley Village Board approved the measure.

Endangered leafy prairie clover was found for first the time since 1873 by volunteer conservationist Karen Horn on Langham Island, located near the Kankakee River State Park. The island is also the only known home to the Kankakee mallow flower.

Endangered leafy prairie clover was recently found by volunteer Karen Horn on Langham Island near the Kankakee River State Park after not being seen since 1873.

River Valley Metro held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new bus maintenance facility on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

With multiple businesses proposing video gaming cafes in Bourbonnais, trustees heard the first reading of an amendment of the ordinance dealing with liquor licenses during Monday’s meeting.

Two proposed live video gaming cafes received approval for special use permits during Monday’s Bourbonnais board meeting.

The Tyjuan Hagler Foundation will host a Back-To-School Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the train depot in downtown Kankakee.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School has been named one of the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Fortitude Community Outreach gained its needed initial approval, however, its next step will be an OK from the Kankakee City Council in September.

An 11-year veteran of the Bourbonnais Police department, Jason Sztuba, was named deputy police chief at Monday’s village board meeting.

Applications are due Aug. 25 for those interested in filling a vacancy on the seven-member BBCHS District 307 School Board.

The 5th annual Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest rolled through The Grove on Saturday as the village celebrated its 150th birthday with a day full of live music, food and family fun.

The 5th annual Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest rolled through The Grove on Saturday as the village celebrated its 150th birthday with a day full of live music, food and family fun.

A Kankakee Planning Board hearing on Tuesday could play a significant role in determining the future of Fortitude Community Outreach's homelessness services in Kankakee.

The massive road construction project at Armour Road and Illinois Route 50 is officially finished as state and local officials celebrated its conclusion at a Tuesday event at CSL Behring.

The fifth annual Bourbonnais Food Truck Fest will have a little something extra this Saturday in the form of national celebrity entertainers.

In the past five years, Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School has roughly tripled the number of students taking Advanced Placement courses and the number of AP exams administered.

About 4,000 hot dogs were served up on Tuesday night during the annual National Night Out at Perry Farm Park in Bradley.

The Riverside Healthcare Foundation's distinguished Samaritan of the Year honor was awarded to Dr. Joehar Hamdan, an oncologist with the Riverside Cancer Institute.

In addition to working for his own autograph business, Bourbonnais resident Donnie Daugherty spent last week's 45th National Sports Card Convention volunteering his time for Signatures for Soliders, a nonprofit that raises money for unhoused and disabled veterans.

For the first time in approximately 18 years, a subdivision will be built in Bourbonnais.

New York City Deli owner Stephen Girard has targeted a downtown Kankakee location as his second restaurant site.

Six weeks after approving the first live gaming cafe in the village of Bourbonnais, trustees discussed putting limits on how many will be allowed.

At Monday’s BTPD board Committee-of-the-Whole meeting, executive director Mike O’Shea discussed the concept of a multi-purpose pavilion to host events year-round at Perry Farm Park.

Justin Caldwell, president of the board of education for Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307, announced he will be stepping down from the board.

Camp MOSH, a week-long volunteer service camp from Maternity BVM parish, got busy last week helping those in need around the Kankakee County community.

Former Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School board candidate Christopher Borchardt was recently arrested in Sarasota, Florida.

Bourbonnais’ new police chief is no stranger to the department. David Morefield, who retired from the department in 2016, was approved 6-0 by trustees during Monday’s board meeting despite some concerns about the mayor's interview process.

Summer camp is not only about nature and exploration. Youth campers also take first steps learning basic skills associated with a hammer and saw.

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Bourbonnais) announced Thursday she is running for re-election in 2026.

Kankakee Alderman Dave Baron is the new president of the Visit Kankakee County Board of Directors, formally known as the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau.

The Bourbonnais Township Park District is offering Yoga on the Prairie, a free outdoor yoga program in partnership with Limber Mind & Body Wellness Studio, on three upcoming Saturday mornings — July 19, July 26, and Aug. 2— from 8 to 9 a.m. at Perry Farm Park.

Acting Out Theatre Co. will perform "Godspell" in an outdoor venue on July 18, 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. with pre-show activities and food trucks at The Grove in Bourbonnais.