Bradley

Bradley promoted a pair of men to take over leadership within its public works and community development departments.

im McThenia was selected to fill the vacant seat on the Bourbonnais Township Park DIstrict Board of Commissioners during Monday’s meeting.

Tim McThenia was selected to fill the vacant seat on the Bourbonnais Township Park District Board of Commissioners during Monday’s meeting.

Children excitedly explored the Exploration Station's new Storybook Forest exhibit on Monday, June 23, 2025, during its grand opening event.

A Momence man and a 17-year-old girl were arrested June 19 by Bradley police following a fight that led to another woman being stabbed.

Bourbonnais Township Park District held the grand opening for its Storybook Forest.

The area’s second Culver's location opened June 16 and is directly north of the Aldi grocery store along Bradley Boulevard, across the street from the Bradley Commons Shopping Center at 2061 N St Rt 50.

The Exploration Station invites families and children of all ages to step into a world of wonder as it opens its most ambitious and enchanting exhibit in three decades — Storybook Forest — which will be unveiled on Monday during a free open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 30th annual Relay For Life in Kankakee County once again celebrated cancer survivors, remembered loved ones lost to cancer and raised over $134,000 in funds so far to help improve the lives of those affected by cancer.

During an initial hearing presided over by Circuit Judge Lindsay Parkhurst on Monday, Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe asked for 30 days for the two sides to work on a settlement.

Approximately 500 people flooded the sidewalks of the Kankakee County Courthouse for a ‘No Kings’ rally in Kankakee on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to protest actions by President Donald Trump.

Approximately 500 people flooded the sidewalks of the Kankakee County Courthouse for a ‘No Kings’ rally in Kankakee on Saturday, June 14, 2025, to protest actions by President Donald Trump. For the story, see Monday's edition of the Daily Journal.

Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe filed a complaint in circuit court Wednesday regarding Prime Healthcare testimony before a state agency regarding the sale of St. Mary’s Hospital.

Keith Schweigert absorbed all he could from baseball coaches he played for and coached with, passing it down to his son Brad, the Bradley-Bourbonnais baseball coach. After Keith's recent cancer diagnosis, some of those lessons are being applied off the field.

Aqua Illinois said the drinking water advisory issued June 7, for infants under the age of 6, has been lifted.

Jim Rowe is sponsoring a senior fair today at Quality Inn.

Electric Lady Lounge will host its third annual Pride event this Saturday, with proceeds to benefit the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network.

The search for the new permanent Bradley fire chief has started, Mayor Mike Watson said.

Mostly good weekend weather allowed for those gathered to listen to a wide variety of music at the second Bradley 315 Music Fest this weekend.

Couple celebrated their recent 50th anniversary.

From the first Cruis'n the Square in downtown Kankakee to a Frank Lloyd Wright birthday party, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

The second Bradley 315 Music Fest takes to the stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the east area of the Northfield Square mall parking lot.

Behind Lydia Hammond's second shutout of the postseason, Bradley-Bourbonnais defeated Minooka 4-0 in the Class 4A Normal Community West Sectional semifinals Tuesday, June 3, 2025.

While the Patriot Hyundai has established its temporary home in Bourbonnais, construction of its new home in Bradley should begin later this year.

The $3.5-million investment by Bradley into the renovations of Lil's Park are complete as the park's splash pad opened Sunday.

The architects behind the planning of a $70 million facility overhaul at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School are taking extra time to work out the building’s schematic design.

Twelve part-time Bradley firefighters have filed a civil suit in federal court against the village for unpaid overtime wages.

Bradley hired its 12th full-time firefighter bringing the department to its budget level.

Bradley and the operator of the nearly 7,700-square-foot restaurant and bar complex at the Bradley 315 Sports Park have come to terms on a lease, with a targeted opening set for the week of June 23.

From the Sunset Stroll to the Strawberry Jazz Fest, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

It took just over seven minutes to read the 137 names of veterans that have died during the past year with ties to Kankakee County.

Midland Wealth Management, a division of Midland States Bank, recently announced that Peter Riskind has joined as Senior Wealth Advisor, based in Midland’s Chicago office and serving clients throughout Chicagoland and across the country.

The Bradley Legion property along West Broadway Street in Bradley gets a little attention ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.

Across Kankakee County, communities are taking time to honor fallen service members with special Memorial Day events and observations over the holiday weekend.

This year’s Memorial Day Weekend won’t feel much like the unofficial start of summer.

For Foster Care Awareness month, the office staff and families of ABC Pediatrics spent hours last Saturday sorting and organizing donations for Georgie’s Closet to help the Kankakee-based not-for-profit prepare for its move into a new space in Bradley.

The Trump administration is reported to be slashing a $56 million annual grant program for the training and distribution of Narcan, a nasal spray that is credited with saving lives from opioid overdoses.

From the annual Pembroke Rodeo to the inaugural Momence Farmers Market, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Eldon C. Childs, of Bradley, died as a result of injuries he sustained in a structure fire Sunday.

Developers of a $14-$15-million, four-story, 73-suite hotel will soon begin construction in Bradley at the location immediately southeast of the Holiday Inn Express.

The St. Joseph’s Holy Name Society will be holding a porkchop sandwich drive thru from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the parish hall parking lot.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honors the 21 fallen Kankakee County officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

A Bishop McNamara Catholic School student was struck by a projectile from what Bourbonnais police said was an orbeez gun Thursday.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring Kankakee County officers was held on the lawn of the Kankakee County Courthouse on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Three incumbents took oaths of office to continue serving on the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board, which approved a resolution allowing the district to reimburse its operations and maintenance fund using bond sale proceeds at Monday's meeting.

Through two weekends of youth baseball, the 315 Sports Park is attracting large crowds even as only half of complex is ready for game action.

Celebrating Bourbonnais' 150th birthday and eating some pie at the 35th annual Rhubarb Festival are two options from our 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring Kankakee County officers is set for 11 a.m. Thursday on the lawn of the Kankakee County Courthouse.

Guitarist Frank Bang will be playing on Wednesday night at the Bradley American Legion.

Xandria Harris learned Friday her sentencing hearing is set for Aug. 7 for direct contempt of court.