Kankakee

The Riverview Historic District will turn into a scenic route for bicycle racers this Sunday as the Cobb Park Criterium returns.

Pittsburgh Steeler Jonathan Ward, a Kankakee native and 2016 Bishop McNamara graduate, will host his sixth annual skills camp at Kankakee High School next weekend.

Kankakee's Friday Night Concert Series kicks off this Friday with a Rock Night at the city's downtown Hill Stage. The free, family-friendly events feature live performances and rotating food and drink vendors.

A chill concert by the Kankakee River is the latest fundraising event set for The Currents of Kankakee on Saturday from 6:30 - 11 p.m. in the Riverview Historic District. Winslow, Arizona (a tribute to The Eagles) will perform.

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.

Kankakee police arrested a Chebanse man after he allegedly left an infant unattended inside a van.

After filming across Kankakee County, Clifton native Andrew Lamping will roll out the red carpet as his debut feature film, "When the Night Falls," premieres on June 13 in Wilmington with a special screening for the cast, crew and local supporters.

Following nearly seven years of discussions and plans, the J. Jeffers housing and business project appears ready to begin.

Kankakee High School may be the site of a public-access, outdoor fitness court if District 111 is able to secure the grant funds needed for its construction.

Spizzirri Reptile Rescue & Rehabilitation in Kankakee County is well-known for its educational programming, which helps support the rescue.

A roundup of area student accomplishments at colleges.

A list of births from Kankakee hospital.

The city of Kankakee and IDOT held a public meeting on the impending rebuild of the Interstate 57 312 interchange.

Bradley-Bourbonnais' scholastic bowl team placed 221st out of 336 teams last weekend in the 2025 High School National Championship Tournament in Atlanta, Ga.

Service and sacrifice runs deep in Grant Park youngster regarding Memorial Day.

A portion of northbound Interstate 57 in Kankakee County is closed following the crash of a commercial truck at approximately 5:30 a.m. today.

Peoples Bank of Kankakee County recently announced the promotion of Matt Olszewski to executive vice president/chief operating officer.

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

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster talks about deciding to slow down upon entering a new age. 

Over 100 people gathered for a ceremony dedicated to the late John Kirnbauer, a veteran whose ashes went unclaimed for five years, on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Kankakee Memorial Gardens.

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 Salvation Army of Kankakee is requesting donations for its Summer Fundraiser event, running through July.

We need a budget that is balanced in reality, not just in rhetoric.

More than 150 people attended the KVSO fashion show on May 15.

Veterans were honored during the annual Kankakee County Veterans’ Council annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Kankakee County Courthouse on Monday, May 26, 2025.

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

Weekend prep sports update

Kankakee County Treasurer Nick Africano said the 2024 property taxes (payable in 2025) were mailed out on or around May 20.

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.

In an effort to combat any misinterpretations for county employees on submitting expense reports, Kankakee County Auditor Colton Ekhoff updated the policy manual for travel/expense reimbursement.

The renovation of the former Jaffe Drugs building has hit a few snags.

A list of births at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Charging that Prime Healthcare breached its promise when it presented its case to acquire Ascension hospitals in Illinois, including St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe is asking for a state investigation.

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 $19-million Josh Jeffers' 47-unit downtown Kankakee market-rate apartment building is now moving forward as a Planned Unit Development.

After some two years of reconstruction, Hobbie Avenue, one of Kankakee's main thoroughfares, is nearing its reopening.

Prime Healthcare cuts at hospitals in Joliet, Kankakee and Aurora target of critical letter from Senators Durbin and Duckworth

Prime Healthcare cuts at hospitals in Joliet, Kankakee and Aurora target of critical letter from Senators Durbin and Duckworth

A La Salle County grand jury convened Tuesday, May 20, 2025, and returned the following indictments.

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.

At the May 15 Highways, Waterways & Buildings Committee, Kankakee County Board officials have updates on a couple projects underway and the planning stages for another.

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

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster writes about how journaling for fun is cathartic. 

Marjorie LaReau will be celebrating her 100th birthday with an open house.

The baton at Benoit Greenhouses, a longtime, family-owned operation in Kankakee, has been passed to the next generation as the business celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

A new store specializing in vintage clothing and music, Glue Man Vintage & Records, had its grand opening Friday at 616 S. Main St.

Hundreds gathered at St. John Paul II Catholic Church in Kankakee as the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage made a stop in Kankakee on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Kankakee High School seniors who haven’t earned enough credits to graduate won’t be allowed to walk in Thursday’s commencement, a change in practice from years past when students close to the finish line were allowed to participate.