The vision of reimagining Riverfront Park in Bourbonnais came a bit more into focus last week.

Kankakee Community College nursing student Faith McCarthy is aiming to win the Face of Halloween Costume Contest, sponsored by the Starlight Children's Foundation.

The 44th Kankakee County Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service honored the ultimate sacrifice made by the area's eight firefighters and their families on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

The 44th Kankakee County Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service honored the ultimate sacrifice made by the area's eight firefighters and their families on Friday morning near the memorial wall on the Kankakee County Courthouse lawn.

After the tragic loss of three family members in June, Austin McCarty raced to a repeat Pro Late Model title and the family's 10th overall at the Kankakee County Speedway since their late patriarch, Wayne McCarty, earned his first title in 1961.

While some may be skeptical, numerous examples of progress within Kankakee County municipalities were shared Thursday at the county's first-ever State of Municipality luncheon.

State Rep. Jackie Haas, R-Kankakee, is hosting a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at the Bourbonnais Municipal Center, 700 Main St.

After the tragic loss of three family members in June, Austin McCarty raced to a repeat Pro Late Model title and the family's 10th overall at the Kankakee County Speedway since their late patriarch, Wayne McCarty, earned his first title in 1961.

Officials continue investigating a Sept. 5 fire at Harold’s Chicken restaurant in the 200 block of South Main Street in Bourbonnais.

Nancy Kuhajda, horticulture educator with the Illinois Extension serving Grundy, Kankakee and Will Counties, will teach the classes.

Northfield Square mall served as a unique backdrop for a recent music video filmed for the Boston-based rock band Fleshwater, with a local filmmaker helping to produce the project. The band will play at Chicago’s Thalia Hall Saturday, Sept. 27.

As part of its sesquicentennial celebration, the village of Bourbonnais will host a French Heritage Day this Saturday beginning at 9 a.m. at The Grove.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board approved the FY26 budget last week, which projects about $35,966,703 in revenue and $35,287,832 in expenditures.

Community members welcomed the coming of autumn with open arms Sunday during the Bourbonnais Township Park District’s 12th annual Scarecrow Festival at Perry Farm Park, sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital.

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.

Bourbonnais police continue to investigate a report of shots fired at approximately 12:14 a.m. Sept. 13 on Stratford Drive.

Bourbonnais trustees approved a zoning variance for Faith Baptist Church to erect an 80-foot monopole on its property during Monday’s meeting.

Bourbonnais Township Park District staff was busy placing cornstalks on the white fencing around the park on Wednesday. It means it’s time for the annual Scarecrow Festival.

Let’s Ketchup, a local nonprofit dedicated to eliminating school lunch debt and keeping Care Closets stocked with essentials, will again host a Family Festival this Saturday.

Samantha Czako was appointed Monday to fill a vacancy on the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board.

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.

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.