Kankakee

Kankakee County Circuit Clerk Sandra Cianci was recently named “Illinois Circuit Clerk of the Quarter.”

Awaken Cafe + Ripple Effect Arts takes over South West Avenue location in Kankakee and Joann Fabrics closing in Bradley.

Genevra Walters on a top priority for Kankakee: Community policing is a strategy that emphasizes building ties and working closely with members of the community to enhance public safety and trust in law enforcement

Christopher Curtis on a top priority for Kankakee: Public Safety: This was the number 1 priority 4 years ago and will always remain the top priority. We will continue on the same path as the past 3 years, as it has been effective

These are recent birth announcements at the Kankakee hospitals.

In an effort to re-energize its Youth Council, the Kankakee County Branch of the NAACP will hold an official kickoff event at 5 p.m. Monday at the Kankakee Public Library.

The Bourbonnais School Board approved a resolution Tuesday to issue $3,805,000 in taxable general obligation school bonds to fund health life safety code improvements at four of the district’s five schools.

There are several events planned this weekend celebrating Black History Month at Lorenzo R. Smith School at 4120 S. Wheeler Road in Hopkins Park.

In recognition of American Heart Month, Riverside Healthcare’s Art 4 Heart exhibit celebrates the artwork of local high school students. From 5-7 p.m. Feb. 27 at The Majestic.

Riverside Healthcare recently announced the additioin of Dr. Manan Dhingra, a rheumatology physician.

In its first year in existence, IRIS, an online referral network, now boasts 45 agencies onboard and has made more than 200 referrals among more than 130 families.

Frank Petkunas takes a moment to reflect on his career in education before he is set to retire at the end of this week as superintendent of the Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education.

Peterbilt presented the Best-in-Class Dealer Group of the Year awards, which included LaBeau Bros. in Kankakee.

Hailing from the countries like the Philippines and Ghana, the visiting international teachers in Kankakee are getting settled in to their schools and the community.

At Tuesday’s monthly meeting of the Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority, it was reported the city of Kankakee came up with a formula to pay the cost for cleanup of the pharmaceuticals in the abandoned Jaffe building.

The Kankakee City Council approved a $51K contract for a pair of holiday fireworks shows.

The Heritage Prairie solar farm project is still moving forward with expected completion in late 2027.

An assistant professor at Kankakee Community College has received the Illinois Board of Higher Education Nurse Fellowship Grant for 2025.

Rosewood Acres, a new commercial photography studio, opened recently in downtown Kankakee.

Mama Gina Chef, a new Italian restaurant, opens in Bradley

Local bakery Cakes & Goodies will be moving to Bourbonnais from their current location inside Northfield Square mall.

The recently-formed Georgie's Closet seeks to provide foster children and their foster families with the items they most need when the call comes. After rapid growth thanks to community support, the group is now seeking a public location to host the resource.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School has entered the pre-construction phase for the $70 million facilities upgrades that will soon transform the school.

With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, some options to celebrate around Kankakee County this weekend include a Sweetheart Dance hosted by the Bourbonnais Firefighter’s Association and a speed dating event hosted by the Bradley American Legion.

Due to inclement weather, a number of schools across Kankakee County will be closed or dismissing early on Wednesday.

The fourth concert of the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra's 2024-2025 season is called "Music Speaks of Amour" and will feature internationally acclaimed violinist Andrew Sords.

Local teens are invited to a chance to connect, create and celebrate while hanging out with reptiles this Wednesday.

The Coal City boys wrestling team will serve as sectional hosts on Feb. 14, where 14 Coaler wrestlers will compete in their home gym.

Local real estate company lists it top producers in sales for the month of January.

Kankakee School District is seeking a company to perform an audit of the district-wide curriculum and instructional practices.

Kankakee area tourism continues to grow, visitors seek the outdoors.

Nine people were arrested Thursday during a warrant sweep based on Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group Investigations.

Gregory Burns, 26, of Kankakee, was sentenced to 45 years in prison by Vermilion County Circuit Court Judge Mark Goodwin. Burns had been found guilty of murder for the death of Leslie Fisher, 20, of Danville.

Kankakee County Museum is looking for vendors Calling all vendors for this year’s 35th annual Rhubarb Festival.

The Hobbie Avenue reconstruction will soon be entering the home stretch and it could be completed by May or June.

Mahogany is the Pet of the Week.

NAACP hosting Kankakee mayoral debate

The city of Kankakee is looking for vendors and musicians to be a part of the upcoming season of Farmers’ Market

Firefighters from the Kankakee Fire Department responded at approximately 1 p.m. Monday and found a small detached garage at 1155 S. Third Ave engulfed in flames

The Zonta Club of Kankakee recently announced the details for its third annual Party Gras celebration

A local bookstore in downtown Kankakee has put itself on the map — the 2025 Midwest Indie Bookstore Roadmap, that is

Kankakee Public Library will honor Black History Month with a range of activities this month

Since 1989, Harold the Giraffe has visited local schools as the mascot of the Life Education Center‘s programs

A popular and very much unique Kankakee-based business is up for sale, and current ownership is seeking someone with a eye for hitting the bullseye

How has the possibility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enter sensitive areas such as schools affected the Kankakee County community?

The Kankakee County Museum will be celebrating Valentine’s Day this year with some style from New Orleans

The commissioners of the Kankakee Valley Park District took an art lesson during Monday’s board meeting

The Tri-County Auto theft Task Force arrested a Kankakee man for possession of a stolen motor vehicles Tuesday

Riverside Healthcare’s President and CEO Phil Kambic has been elected to the board of trustees for the Illinois Health and Hospital Association

Kankakee Regional Land Bank Executive Director the Rev. Montele Crawford was recently handed the keys to the former Jaffe Drugs building at 217 E. Court St. in Kankakee