In front of its home crowd, Wilmington's boys basketball team claimed the Class 2A regional championship with a 54-43 win over Seneca on Friday night.

St. Anne nearly overcame an 18-point deficit to Fenger in the second half of Friday's Class 1A St. Anne Regional championship game, ultimately falling just three points short.

Bishop McNamara's secured a 66-52 victory over El Paso-Gridley in the IHSA Class 2A Herscher Regional championship on Friday, Feb. 27, 2026. Check out photos from the game.

From Capitol News Illinois: House Bill 4333 aims to lower the legal blood-alcohol content limit from 0.08 to 0.05 for DUIs. Illinois would be only the second state to do so, following in Utah’s steps

Payton Temple is now two wins away from an IHSA Girls Wrestling State championship in Friday's Daily Journal roundup.

Riverside Healthcare is expanding its oncology team with the addition of Dr. Patrick Moore, who specializes in hematology and bone marrow transplants.

State Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, has advanced a bill that would allow for more humane hunting and expand the hunting industry in Illinois.

Michael C. Setticosi, of Aroma Park, was arrested by the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department Friday on suspicion of discharging a firearm.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles revamped his offensive line last offseason into one of the best units in the NFL. Can he do the same with the defensive line this time around?

An Onarga man in possession of a bomb in April 2025 was sentence this week to federal prison.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host a soup supper on Saturday, March 7, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The cost is Adults and teens: $15, Ages 3–12: $5, Under age 2: Free

One or more students from Kankakee County will be awarded a $300 scholarship to further their training in the Fine Arts.

From Capitol News Illinois: Citing high prescription drug prices, lawmakers and activists are reviving a dormant push to create an Illinois prescription drug affordability board

A single-family residence located at 485 Eagles Landing Drive in Manteno has a new owner since Jan. 30.

Drivers should be prepared for for sudden changes in visibility.

The use of virtual teachers alongside in-person instruction at the junior high level has sparked concerns about the merits of online learning for some Kankakee parents and students.

Manteno's winningest season in girls basketball history came to a heartbreaking end with a 46-44 loss to Pontiac in the IHSA Class 2A Pontiac Sectional championship Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers voted Thursday to delay the annual Cook County property tax debt sale, saying they need more time to pass a bill reforming the sale process

Indiana put the finishing touches on its attempt to lure the Chicago Bears to move to northwest Indiana. The Indiana Senate approved an amended bill Thursday in order to potentially help the Bears build a stadium in Hammond that Indiana Gov. Mike Braun signed into law.

An Illinois House committee on Thursday advanced legislation that could give the Bears a big property tax break and clear the way to a new stadium in Arlington Heights.

A single-family residence located at 1350 Argyle Lane S in Bourbonnais has a new owner since Jan. 28.

Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as there is a limited amount available. The registration deadline is Friday, February 27, or until full.

From Capitol News Illinois: While the payments offer some relief, farmers say they are not enough, and the Illinois Department of Agriculture warns that damage to key trading relationships may have long-term consequences for Illinois farmers

The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office said drivers should avoid Interstate 57 south of Kankakee Thursday morning due to a rolled semi.

The Coal City United Methodist Church is hosting a blood drive from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on March 3 in the fellowship hall in partnership with the Versiti Blood Center.

Kankakee County Recorder Lori Gadbois would like to inform residents that the office has received phone calls and in-person visits from concerned residents about solicitations circulating throughout the county.

Multiple sources told Capitol News Illinois that state Rep. Harry Benton, D-Plainfield, has been told he is no longer welcome in caucus meetings.

What better way for Easy Street Theater to celebrate its 20th season than doubling down on its latest production.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host a senior gathering on Wednesday, March 4. The gathering is free and open to all seniors.

The thing I was asked the most about by a landslide was the Bears stadium situation, Marc Silverman writes. I still believe there’s a better chance than not that the Bears find their way to Arlington Heights

Wilmington beat Bridgeview 84-55 and St. Anne beat Bowen 71-58 in regional semifinal action, with both teams advancing to regional title games on their home floors, and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Bishop McNamara will play for its second straight regional title Friday after beating Herscher 71-42 in Wednesday's IHSA Class 2A Herscher Regional semifinal.

Bishop McNamara earned a 71-42 victory over Herscher in the IHSA Class 2A Herscher Regional semifinal on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026. Check out photos from the game.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson spoke in Indianapolis at the start of the NFL Combine. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down what they learned from the Bears at the combine

DJ Moore's future with the Chicago Bears remained uncertain at the NFL Combine as general manager Ryan Poles weighed whether the team would keep or move him during the offseason.

The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival committee is now accepting applications until April 30 for their 2026 Scholarships.

From Capitol News Illinois: Candidates disagreed on what state lawmakers should do about a Bears stadium, with Dabrowski being the only one to oppose legislation allowing the team to negotiate property taxes

Riverside Healthcare opened a new Immediate Care location in Bourbonnais, offering walk-in and scheduled appointments for urgent care and occupational health services.

In this week's column, Toby Moore writes the only way to change is to think of tomorrow, rather than yesterday.

From Capitol News Illinois: JB Pritzker’s ICE Accountability Commission heard testimony about fear and intimidation that led to the disruption of schools and a negative impact on businesses and health care during "Operation Midway Blitz"

Attorneys in the Xandria Harris trial continue to put together a jury.

Cissna Park had its season come to an end with a 54-35 loss to Heyworth in the IHSA Class 1A Iroquois Sectional, finishing 26-3 and seeing a four-year run with an 111-23 record come to an end.

The Fightin' Irish trailed 12-2 after the first quarter of Tuesday's Class 2A Pontiac Sectional semifinal against the host Indians, a deficit that proved to be too large to come back from in a 46-32 loss.

Trump championed his immigration crackdowns and his push to preserve widespread tariffs that the Supreme Court just struck down

Manteno earned a 44-23 victory over St. Joseph-Ogden in the IHSA Class 2A Pontiac Sectional semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Pontiac Township High School.

Bishop McNamara fell 46-32 to Pontiac in the IHSA Class 2A Pontiac Sectional semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at Pontiac Township High School.

The Chicago Bears’ potential move to Northwest Indiana took a major step Tuesday in Indianapolis. The Indiana House of Representative passed an amended Indiana Senate bill that would set the groundwork for a new Bears stadium in Northwest Indiana.

Chicago Bears general manager Ryan Poles and head coach Ben Johnson met with reporters Tuesday at the Indianapolis Convention Center as the NFL Combine got underway. Here are four of the most interesting things the Bears said Tuesday.

From Capitol News Illinois: As state legislators emphasize affordability this session, several lawmakers are taking aim at regulating algorithmic pricing that uses consumers’ personal data

Enjoy The Bard Among the Bark from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, March 1-April 30, at Plum Creek Nature Center: