Kankakee County

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

A retired Joliet police sergeant must still contend with a federal lawsuit claiming he had no probable cause to arrest his colleague on a task force whom he accused of stealing a forklift.

The Citizens Utility Board blamed years of poor policies and planning by grid operator PJM Interconnection for the rate increase.

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.

Two people were taken to an area hospital following a two-vehicle crash on Illinois Route 115 near 2000S Road southwest of Kankakee Monday afternoon.

Two people on a jet ski survived after it went over the dam on the Kankakee River in Kankakee Sunday afternoon.

The grounds of the Kankakee County Museum were bustling with residents seeking a springtime taste of rhubarb on Sunday.

Kankakee police arrested a 23-year-old mother of two children for allegedly harming one of them.

A third arrest has been made by Kankakee police related to a shooting in the 200 block of South Rosewood Avenue on April 30.

Kankakee police arrested Frances T. Rogers earlier this week after officers allegedly found her with a gas can and a lit cigarette as she stood on the porch of a residence in the 700 block of East Locust Street.

This year's ATHENA Award recipients were celebrated Thursday during the Women in Networking Leading Ladies Luncheon hosted by the Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce.

Defending track pro late model champion Austin McCarty scored his biggest single-race payday, Braiden Keller made it a double feature sweep and more from Kankakee County Speedway's night of racing Friday.

Kankakee County Speedway hosted a full night of racing action Friday, May 16, 2025.

The lone Illinois recipient of the 100 Top Hospitals in the nation, Riverside Healthcare is ready for what the community may need in the days of regional medical transition.

The Illinois Department of Public Health could soon be suspending St. Mary's Hospital's Level II emergency designation due to the loss of its OB doctor.

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

The Community Widow/Widower Support Group will meet on Saturday, May 17 at 9 a.m. at Grace Community United Methodist Church, located at 735 Main Street NW in Bourbonnais. 

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.

A tornado watch is in effect until 10 p.m. Thursday for most of northern Illinois, the National Weather Service reports.

Kankakee police investigated a shots fired incident that occurred Wednesday in the 400 block of North East Avenue.

In Tuesday’s Kankakee County Board meeting, the board unanimously approved a resolution that “recognizes the value agriculture contributes to our county and that the rural way of life is the backbone of our county.” Roughly, one in 12 jobs in the county is tied to agriculture.

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.

A fire caused $5,000 in damage to a garage in the 200 block of North Hammes Avenue on Kankakee’s east side Wednesday.

The Pembroke school district is seeking a new leader, with Nicole Terrell-Smith, superintendent since 2022, set to begin a new role in the south Chicago suburbs starting July 1.

Local police departments in Bourbonnais, Kankakee and Manteno will be taking to the rooftops of area Dunkin' locations to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics bright and early this Friday.

Herscher earned a 13-6 victory over Central on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at Herscher High School.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster bids farewell to her boss-turned-friend. 

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.

After June 6, Laurie Cyr will take her go-getter attitude as Bourbonnais assistant administrator to Loudon, Tenn., where she will become the city planner.

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.

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.

A small group of Saint Mary's Hospital patients, staff and a doctor participated in a protest rally Saturday regarding the pending cutback of labor and delivery services at the Kankakee hospital.

The Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department arrested Nicholas Gregory, of Milford, after he allegedly shot and killed 57-year-old Angela Taylor, of Donovan, Monday.

The Illinois Department of Transportation is asking the public to provide feedback on the state’s transportation system and the agency’s overall performance by taking the annual Traveler Opinion Survey.

Former Will County correctional officer Daniel Herod has had his case for child sexual abuse continued until June. He remains held in jail.

The Iroquois County Sheriff’s Department is investigating a shooting Monday that left one person dead and the alleged shooter arrested.

Kankakee earned a victory over Crete-Monee to claim the Southland Athletic Conference title on Monday, May 12, 2025.

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

The Daily Journal celebrates the passion, dedication and impact of educators.

The free-to-the-public celebration will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Grove at Goselin Park, 700 Main St. NW.

Dozens attend memorial service for former Gov. George Ryan.

Riverside Healthcare hosting job fair

More than 350 students will be part of the 56th annual Kankakee Community College commencement ceremony, where Melvina Calvin-Edwards will be the featured speaker and receive an outstanding faculty member award.

A man wanted for a shooting that occurred last month in Paducah, Kentucky, was arrested Monday by Kankakee police.

Ryan Barrie was sworn in to serve his first term on the Bradley Elementary District 61 School Board.

The Daily Journal “Salute to Service” special section will publish Wednesday, May 21.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster shares some local gift ideas for Mother's Day.

Bourbonnais school teacher Josh McDaniel is recognized in the Daily Journal's Thank You Teachers special edition.