The city of Kankakee and the Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency reached a settlement in its federal civil lawsuit with former KRMA Executive Director Richard Simms and his daughter, Anna Simms.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek takes a trip down memory lane during a visit to Washington, D.C., and is reminded through words from Thomas Jefferson that derision is part of our nation's fabric.

Daniela Echeverri joined Riverside Healthcare’s team of heart and vascular providers.

When Maribel Rodriguez began working at a McDonald's restaurant 10 years ago, she had no idea what was in store for her. She found out this week what can happen.

A St. Anne woman has spearheaded a drive to collect pop tabs for Comers Children's Hospital in Chicago and has already donated more than 1 million tabs.

Bourbonnais trustees approved the purchase of a John Deere backhoe loader during Monday’s board meeting.

On a brisk, sunny day Monday, the new pickleball courts at Ed Hayes Park in Bourbonnais were open.

In this week's “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster writes about how to add an extra element of fun to mundane tasks or commonplace occurrences.

One of the original farmers at the first Kankakee Farmers' Market 27 years ago, Pembroke's John Thurman, will be on site for the downtown market's final installment on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Turkey for Tots benefit events to help local youth in need readies for upcoming Christmas holiday with benefit events set for the annual program in Kankakee County.

One final piece to put the Kankakee Hydroelectric plant back in operation was put in place by the Kankakee City Council.

Herscher shut out Bishop McNamara 6-0 and St. Anne defeated Clifton Central 5-2 in the IHSA Class 1A Herscher Regional semifinal games on Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

Kankakee Fire Chief Bryan LaRoche said they suspect a fire was set in an abandoned residence in the 400 block of South Greenwood Avenue early Tuesday morning on the city’s southeast side.

The Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force, which includes law enforcement agencies in Kankakee, Will and Grundy counties, on Monday received a $2.14 million state grant.

Beecher secured the win over Grant Park in two sets, 25-22, 25-23, to claim the RVC Tournament championship trophy on Monday, Oct. 20, 2025, at Beecher High School.

A new public outdoor fitness court was unveiled Thursday and is now ready for use behind Kankakee High School.

Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

Hundreds gathered once again at the Kankakee County Courthouse for a No Kings Rally on Saturday afternoon as more than 2,500 protests took place around the country in opposition to actions by the Trump administration.

Families are invited to enjoy an evening of safe Halloween fun as little ghosts and goblins trick-or-treat throughout the miniature buildings of Safety Town, located at The Grove in Bourbonnais.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

Ben Zobrist, the 2016 World Series MVP with the Chicago Cubs and former Olivet Nazarene baseball star, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the annual meeting of the Hundred Club of Kankakee County.

Faced with the loss of some 800 primary jobs in the past two years, Momence - a city of some 3,000 - is facing harsh economic times.

A No Kings Rally was held at the Kankakee County Courthouse on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025. The demonstration, organized by Indivisible Kankakee, was one of more than 2,500 events taking place around the country.

Two occupants in a mini van died following a crash with a semi tractor trailer Friday night on the Kankakee/Will County line and Illinois Route 50.

Eileen Dupuis takes life one day at a time and she celebrates birthday 105 this weekend.

Bradley-Bourbonnais picked up a win in the third-place game of the Moldenhauer Classic on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, as they hosted teams from across the state at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.

Kankakee County was awarded five grants totaling $7,975,000 in the Highway Safety Improvement Program funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

A first responder on an unrelated ambulance call at the Donovan Farmers Co-Op Elevator in Martinton spotted a bulge in the concrete and rebar beginning to form on the north side of the silo that ultimately collapsed Wednesday afternoon.

Manteno claimed a 25-20 victory over Peotone in a riveting Rumble on Route 50 rivalry game on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

The first bond sale that will go toward funding Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School’s $70 million facilities project is now taking place.

St. Anne rallied in the second half to secure a 61-28 victory over Milford-Cissna Park on Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek shares some wonders of the English language, which can be maddening, frustrating and humorous - all at the same time.

A current Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School student was arrested by Bradley police for threatening that he was going to bring a weapon to school Thursday.

Three people were arrested and five weapons were recovered at a residence by Kankakee police Wednesday.

A concrete grain bin collapsed at the Donovan Farmers Co-Op Elevator in downtown Martinton on Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025. Local emergency personnel were on scene and no injuries were reported as Ameren worked to restore power to the small farming community.

Youth being serving continued at Tuesday’s meeting when Nathan J. Benoit, 26, was sworn in to fill the unexpired term of Amanda Armer-Irps.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster writes about a recent trip to Joshua Tree, Calif., and the astounding views the area offers.

An alleged road rage incident ended in the arrest of Kodi M. Meyer, of Coal City, by Kankakee police Monday.

As the federal government pressure has been turned up regarding deportation of undocumented immigrants gains intensity, Hispanic residents in Kankakee County are living in fear, an advocate said.

BBCHS is moving toward a four-year contract with the Bradley Village Board to begin calling the Bradley 315 Sports Park is new home for boys baseball.

A grain bin holding approximately 30,000 bushels of soybeans collapsed Wednesday afternoon in Martinton.

A Kankakee residence sustained between $35,000-$45,000 in damage in a structure fire Tuesday.

The owner of the Aspen Ridge Golf Course is seeking a repeal of the just-implemented 5% entertainment tax in Bradley.

Perry Farm Park in Bradley turns into a haunting good delight this weekend.

The Kankakee Kays swept Bloom in two sets, 25-9, 25-20, on Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

On Sunday, a plaque rededication event at the B. Harley Bradley House, Kankakee's Frank Lloyd Wright home, honored the memory of Stephen Small, who was working on converting the home to a bed and breakfast at the time of his death. 

Kankakee police arrested a Kankakee man Oct. 10 for allegedly trying to set an occupied residence on fire.

Kankakee Community College’s radiography program has been awarded initial accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

A kitchen fire started by unattended frying food left two apartments uninhabitable in a 12-unit complex in the 200 block of Crestlane on Kankakee’s east side Monday night.

Liberty Intermediate School was one of 28 schools across the state to be recognized for exemplary academic performance through the Illinois Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools program.