Take a look at the players named to the Daily Journal All-Area team for the 2025-26 girls basketball season.

The $7.3 million project is expected to be completed in November, IDOT said.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek writes about one of the passions of his life: collecting pennies.

A residential home in Kankakee that sold for $80,000 tops the list of the best real estate deals in Kankakee County in the past two weeks.

A Wilmington woman who once worked as as an instructional assistant for an education program has been charged with felony grooming of a minor on Snapchat and exposing herself to a minor.

English learners across northern Illinois schools are facing growing uncertainty as federal funding cuts and policy changes threaten the programs they rely on to learn in the classroom

Grant Park improved to 2-0 while handing Kankakee a loss in its season opener, Reed-Custer's Mackenzie Foote hit for the cycle and drove in eight runs for the Comets and more in Thursday's Daily Journal roundup.

Herscher picked up its second win in a row and improved to 2-1 on the season with a 7-0 win over Kankakee on Friday, with the Tigers getting four one-hit innings from Brock Berns to hand the Kays a loss in their season opener.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois food producers and businesses can apply for a share of $3.6 million through the Illinois Department of Agriculture as part of a grant program to support local food infrastructure systems

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois law does not specifically shield companies from having to pay employees for time spent completing required pre- and post-work activities, the state Supreme Court unanimously ruled.

From Capitol News Illinois: Margaret Croke will advance to the November election and face Republican Bryan Drew of Marion in the first open election for the comptroller’s office since 2016

The Illinois Housing Development Authority Access Home program provides eligible homebuyers with up to $15,000 for assistance on a 30-year, fixed rate mortgage on existing homes and new construction.

The Chicago Bears addressed some areas of need in free agency, but there are still some obvious upgrades that need to be made. Here are the Bears’ top areas of need following free agency.

Bradley-Bourbonnais senior Lydia Hammond opened the season with a one-hit shutout of Oak Forest, striking out 10 batters in an 11-0 win for the Boilermakers, and more in Thursday's Daily Journal roundup.

From Capitol News Illinois: A recent decision from a local appellate court in Washington, D.C., striking down a ban on large-capacity magazines could have an impact on a pending case challenging a similar ban in Illinois.

From Capitol News Illinois: A proposed bill bearing the name of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson would require high schools to offer a voter registration opportunity for all eligible students graduating from Illinois high schools.

Wright In Kankakee will host a Floral Tea Party from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 21 at the B. Harley Bradley House.

Fresh from a come-from-behind victory in the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton greeted voters Wednesday and explained why she thinks an aggressive anti-Trump message resonated in Illinois.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster writes about the March 10 storm and the emotions of the aftermath.

The man who was severely injured in an accident Wednesday at First Church of the Nazarene in Kankakee has died, Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner said.

Kankakee Community College has appointed Cesar Avalos as director of Continuing Education and Business Partnerships.

From local businesses and schools to neighbors near and far, the community has rallied to support those impacted by the EF-3 intensity tornado and severe storms that occurred on March 10, 2026.

Yes, the Bears won 11 games last season, but asking for more isn’t being a hater, Marc Silverman writes

Those running to represent Illinois in the next Congress will be part of one of the most consequential midterm elections in decades

Gardner-South Wilmington's baseball team got two home runs from Reed-Millette and Watseka's softball team got a two-run outing from pitcher Lilly Kingdon, with both teams picking up season-opening wins in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Caution is required before signing on with home repair contractors, Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis advised residents.

From Capitol News Illinois: The newly introduced POWER Act seeks to regulate new data centers built in Illinois and address concerns about their effects on energy prices, water and the environment

From Capitol News Illinois: Republican gubernatorial nominee Darren Bailey said his campaign will focus heavily on the Chicago area. Bailey heavily lost suburban counties in Tuesday’s primary that he won four years ago but said he intentionally focused recently on downstate

The Chicago Bears are bringing back a familiar face. The team announced that they signed linebacker Jack Sanborn, a Lake Zurich-native, to a one-year deal Wednesday.

A man was transported in poor condition to Riverside Medical Center Wednesday after an accident at First Church of the Nazarene in the 1000 block of North Entrance Avenue.

The Chicago Bears reportedly boosted their defensive tackle depth Wednesday. They’ll sign veteran tackle James Lynch to a one-year deal.

An Illinois State Police Troop 5 trooper was seriously injured Tuesday in Iroquois County when the squad he occupied was struck.

In this week's column, Toby Moore wonders what the true limits may be for the human mind.

Kankakee will once again provide firework shows for the Juneteenth and July 4th celebrations.

Diane Harris of Joliet appeared poised to carry the GOP nomination for the Illinois Secretary of State's Office, ensuring a face-off against incumbent Democrat Alexi Giannoulias in November

Illinois Comptroller Democratic primary: State Rep. Margaret Croke, D-Chicago, held a 24,000-vote lead as of 10 p.m. — a roughly 2.4% advantage over state Sen. Karina Villa, D-West Chicago.

In a crowded race for retiring U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin’s Senate seat, Republican Don Tracy has secured the GOP nomination in Tuesday’s primary, according to unofficial election results. Check back for updates

Darren Bailey has won the Republican nomination for governor in Tuesday’s primary election, setting up a familiar face-off with Democrat JB Pritzker in the race for the governor’s office in November, according to unofficial election results.

Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton has won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate, edging out two sitting members of the U.S. House. in a race that will see her facing Republican Don Tracy in November.

The polls have closed in Kankakee County, and here's what to look out for as the ballots are counted.

Coal City United Methodist Church will host a free senior gathering from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1.

Primary voter turnout was light Tuesday morning in Kankakee County.

The Chicago Bears roster looks different compared to the last time it took the field against the Los Angeles Rams in the NFC divisional round. Here’s an early look at the Bears’ depth chart a week into free agency.

Bradley police arrested Steven D. Evans, of Kankakee, after he allegedly drove his vehicle at two people Friday in the 1200 block of North Bradley Boulevard.

The Villages of Bourbonnais and Bradley, in partnership with the Bourbonnais Township Park District, will host a free Easter Egg Trail Hunt at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 21along the trails of Perry Farm Park.

After severe storms damaged homes and property across Illinois, residents are turning to the University of Illinois Extension for guidance on safe cleanup and recovery.

A judge has ruled that Whiteside County may have been improperly excluding jurors for years, raising questions about whether the county’s jury selection process violates state law and defendants’ constitutional rights

Are you heading out to the polls in northern Illinois Tuesday for the for the primary election? You might want to bundle up.

A mobile food pantry will be available from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 19 in Kankakee, to serve residents affected by recent storms.

From Capitol News Illinois: Chicago’s new 10.25% tax on sports bets is facing bipartisan pushback in the Illinois General Assembly as lawmakers support bills that would block Chicago and other municipalities from setting their own sports wagering taxes