St. Anne secured a 64-43 win over Momence in the River Valley Conference Tournament semifinals on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, as longtime Cardinals coach Rick Schoon collected his 500th career coaching victory. Check out the game photos by Tiffany Blanchette.

The late Rev. William Copeland Jr., a Kankakee pastor and civil rights leader, was honored Saturday with the opening of his exhibit at the Kankakee County Museum.

The Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed five charges against the man accused of killing Courtney M. Drysdale, of Momence, on Feb 2.

When it comes to growth in Bradley, one need look no further than its sales taxes.

Kindergarteners at Shabbona Elementary School dressed up as 100 year olds to celebrate the 100th day of school on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

Ottawa outlasted Bradley-Bourbonnais for a 55-44 victory during the Boilermakers' final home game of the regular season on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026.

Arthur Hopewell, of Kankakee, was found guilty of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm of his now ex-wife last Wednesday in Kankakee County court.

Kankakee police arrested 34-year-old Amanda Gaytan, of Kankakee, following an alleged incident involving a firearm Friday.

Pope Leo XIV named Spies named apostolic administrator as former Diocese of Joliet Bishop Ronald Hicks became the archbishop of New York on Friday.

Over 100 people gathered to honor the late Rev. William Copeland Jr., a Kankakee pastor and civil rights leader, during the opening of the exhibit 'Called to Kankakee: The Life and Legacy of the Rev. William H. Copeland Jr.' at the Kankakee County Museum on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026.

Kankakee stayed perfect in the Southland Athletic Conference with a 60-53 win over Rich Township on Friday, Feb. 6, 2026.

Willie Preston on a top priority for the Second District: Appropriate money for a new Level II trauma center within the starved 2nd District

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The former Heinz Pet Food production site in north Kankakee has been purchased by a Milwaukee real estate firm.

A fourth defendant has been added to a civil lawsuit brought against the building of the Gotion factory in Manteno.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek asks a very simply question: Can the American way of life be saved?

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

Nick Dziuban, the wrestling coach and building trades teacher at Wilmington High School, died Monday after a six-year cancer battle. At the same school he was once a three-sport star, Dziuban leaves behind an inspiring legacy and countless friendships.

Bishop Hicks became the archbishop of New York on Friday. He left the Diocese of Joliet, which won't say anything about the transition process.

Manteno Board voted against paying for installation of turf on the Square on Second

Bourbonnais trustees approved a four-year contract with Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 64 Patrol Unit.

Kashus D. Vanderbilt, of Bourbonnais, was arrested by Kankakee police Jan. 31 following a shots fired incident in the 200 block of North Evergreen Avenue.

An Indian cuisine restaurant is set for Kankakee County.

After a few years of near starts, it appears both the developments for the QuikTrip fuel station and the Kankakee conference center are about to begin.

A La Salle County judge has been appointed to a domestic battery case against attorney Chuck Bretz. A defense motion has been filed for a protective order on sensitive materials in the case.

In this week’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster reflects on the comedic genius of Catherine O'Hara, who passed away recently at the age of 71.

This ordinance would clarify that village-owned property should not be used for civil immigration enforcement activities.

Bradley-Bourbonnais claimed the All-Area title during the girls bowling meet with Kankakee, Bishop McNamara and Peotone on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Brookmont Bowling Center.

At Monday’s Manteno Village Board meeting trustees voted 3-2 to deny the request for a liquor license that also included a gaming provision.

Recent expansion plans at Kankakee's Aqua Illinois plant have raised concerns among residential neighbors.

Zonta Party Gras will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Kankakee Knights of Columbus Hall.

According to Kankakee County Sheriff’s police, 47-year-old Julius E. Burkes Jr. was apprehended in the 6400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, in Hammond, Indiana, as he was exiting his residence.

On Tuesday, Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police released photos of a person of interest in the homicide of 30-year-old Courtney M. Drysdale.

Reed-Custer earned a 45-42 upset victory over Manteno on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

Kankakee County sheriff’s police and the Kankakee County Coroner’s office are investigating a homicide that occurred at a bar at the Illinois/Indiana state line.

A former Clifton Central High School agriculture teacher has been sentenced to 25 years in prison

Bourbonnais Police Chief Dave Morefield swore in the department’s 28th officer during Monday’s village board meeting.

Applause and encouragement filled the gymnasium at Bishop McNamara as River Valley Special Rec hosted Lincolnway Special Recreation Association for their final basketball games of the season on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

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The second, and more intense, environmental study of a nearly 12-acre parcel in Bradley is nearing its start.

The new Bradley village clerk took the oath of office on Monday.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The Life and Legacy of the Rev. William H. Copeland Jr. exhibit will open Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Kankakee County Museum.

The Amazon driver who crashed his delivery vehicle near BBCHS has died, the Kankakee County Coroner office reported.

Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe announced that Robert Reardanz, Jr., 41, of Kankakee, was found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in relation to a May 2025 road rage incident.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek wonders at what cost will someone pay for the code-breaking solution?

Wilmington emerged victorious over Herscher with a 52-50 win in the Illinois Central Eight Conference battle on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

Whether it was leading a Scout troop, helping with the annual Chocolate Tour or persuading state and federal officials to add an interchange on Interstate 57, Paul Schore did it for the community.

Bradley police investigated a single-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon on West North Street near Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.

The Kankakee County Homeless Task Force is pushing for emergency options for warming those without shelter as brutal cold hits Kankakee County.