The Bradley American Legion Post 766 honored and remembered fallen service members on Monday, May 25, 2026, during a Memorial Day ceremony.

Bourbonnais Township’s board attorney Sean Conway said the gas storage project of Highway Commissioner Jason Diaz has been referred to law enforcement authorities.

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The process used to pay for the construction of a gas storage facility at the Bourbonnais Township facility by the highway commissioner has become a point of contention with the township board of trustees.

A Kankakee County jury found a Texas man guilty of second-degree murder in a 2021 shooting in Bradley that left one man dead and two others injured.

The Pembroke Rodeo is at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24.

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

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FBI Special Agent Ryan Presley reminded the law enforcement officers who attended Thursday’s memorial service why they serve their communities.

The annual Kankakee County Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony honored the area's fallen officers on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Kankakee County Courthouse. See photos from the memorial.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School will be adjusting materials and reducing some features from its facilities project after construction bids came in about $16 million over budget.

The Kankakee County Museum will host the 36th annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 17.

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The start of Thursday's All-City softball game between Bradley-Bourbonnais and Bishop McNamara had a special guest. Kyler Medina, 2, of Bradley, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The schools made Thursday's game a fundraiser for Medina, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

The Kankakee Speedway will host Friday Night Lights racing on Friday, May 8.

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The wheels continue to turn in regards to the pending construction of the Bradley-based indoor waterpark.

The Bradley Village Board unanimously approved its Fiscal Year 2027 budget this week.

With total costs coming in at nearly $86 million, about $16 million over budget, Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School officials are working with architects to reduce costs for the planned $70 million facility project.

Those seeking one last look at Bradley's longstanding Red Lobster restaurant had better head in that direction as demolition is slated to begin.

The first Kankakee Farmers Market of the 2026 season is Saturday, May 2.

Illinois State Police released the body camera footage Tuesday from the two Bradley Police officers involved in the April 8 shooting of 34-year-old Jose Orozco, of Bradley.

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Bids from companies seeking to complete the $70 million facilities project at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School are under review and slated to come up for board vote next month.

Bradley police, with assistance from other local agencies, investigated an April 17 incident at a carnival located in the 1600 block of North Bradley Boulevard.

A Kankakee woman was arrested Thursday by Bradley police who had responded to a fight involving approximately 15 people in the area of the 200 block of West Broadway Street.

With trash bags and grabbers in hand, volunteers set out on 29 Earth Day projects on Wednesday as part of the United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties annual Day of Action.

The B. Harley Bradley House will host the Ikebana Society Floral Art Show on Saturday, April 25.

Bradley continues forward movement on the planned Mattel waterpark and the summer groundbreaking remains on target.

The Bradley Elementary District 61 School Board approved a teachers contract Thursday with salary increases totaling 14% over three years.

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Two new restaurants, which will operate under one roof, will soon be calling Bradley home in the Bradley Commons Shopping Center.

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Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner identified 34-year-old Jose Orozco, of Bradley, as the suspect Bradley police officers shot and killed during a well-being check in the 600 block of Jonette Avenue Wednesday.

The Kankakee County Branch of the NAACP released a statement regarding Wednesday’s shooting involving Bradley Police officers and a 36-year-old man.

Insurance adjusters remain in the review process as Kankakee property evaluation continue.

A fatal shooting Wednesday is being investigated by Illinois State Police as Bradley Police officers were involved.

Police are on the scene of a shooting that left one man wounded in the 600 block of Jonette Avenue in Bradley.

Kankakee became the first municipality to approve a new 3-year agreement with Visit Kankakee County.

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The Rotary Club of Bradley-Bourbonnais will host their 16th annual household shred event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

In an effort to increase declining imported waste to treat at the Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency treatment plant, the agency is searching for new clients.

Explore Kankakee's history this weekend at the Kankakee County Museum or B. Harley Bradley House.

Leah Mulder of Sterling was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective all-discipline collegiate honor society, at Bradley University.

Over 450 protesters gathered for another No Kings rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse on Saturday as over 3,000 protests were held nationwide. Speakers highlighted the local impacts of federal policies and voiced concerns for human rights and opposition to the Iran war.

While tornado damages were not part of the fallout from the March 10 hail storm, more than half of all Bradley properties were impacted.

Over 450 protesters gathered for another No Kings rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The event was part of the third nationwide No Kings day of action with more than 3,000 events held across the country.

The Kankakee Valley Park District's Egg Hunt After Dark is Friday, March 27 and Manteno's Easter Egg Dash is Saturday, March 28.

Work continues on the next new exhibit to Exploration Station at Perry Farm Park in Bradley.