The Kankakee Kays secured the maroon bracket title in a 54-50 victory over Lincoln-Way Central at the 75th Kankakee Holiday Tournament championships on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, as Manteno fell 65-52 to Christ the King in the blue bracket final.

The Chicago Bears couldn't pull off some late-game magic in a 42-38 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Here are the five big takeaways from tough loss out on the road.

The Chicago Bears had a chance to win their game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. But Caleb Williams and the offense fell a play short. Here's a breakdown of the final minutes of the Bears' failed comeback.

Manteno had its hopes of a Kankakee Holiday Tournament blue division three-peat dashed with a 65-52 loss to Christ the King in Sunday's championship game.

The Chicago Bears' DJ Moore and Darnell Wright will both be active Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers after they were added to the injury report over the weekend with illnesses.

Coal City Methodist Church plans chili supper, senior gathering in January

Strong winds, with gusts ranging from 45 to 55 mph, will usher in a cold front Sunday night that could result in snow showers in some areas, the National Weather Service said.

After more than a decade of whole milk being absent from school cafeterias, legislation allowing for more milk options awaits the president’s signature.

These 10 stories across Shaw Local saw the most visitors in 2025.

In its 19th year, the Santa’s Sleigh project at Riverside Healthcare provided holiday gifts for area families in need.

Manteno's girls basketball team defended its Chicago Christian Tournament title and grew its win streak to 14, Wilmington's boys finished fifth at the Seneca Shipyard Showdown and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

The 75th Kankakee Holiday Tournament kicked off Friday, Dec. 26, 2025, with semifinals following on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025.

The Chicago Bears won their first NFC North championship since 2018 on Saturday night after the Green Bay Packers lost to the Baltimore Ravens.

Storms and falling temperatures are expected Sunday into Monday in northern Illinois.

Planned Parenthood provided services for nearly 35,000 Illinois Medicaid customers across the state in 2024, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services said.

The first move following Mattel's move with the indoor water park in Bradley took place at Monday's Bradley Village Board meeting.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

Chicago Bears cornerback Josh Blackwell has come through with impactful special teams plays for much of this season. Here's how he found a niche for himself on special teams.

Kankakee junior Ava Johnson reached the 1,000 career point mark in a State Farm Holiday Classic win, Bradley-Bourbonnais held on for a narrow win on the boys side and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup.

The Chicago Bears will be without their top wide receiver but will get another one back Sunday night when they play against the San Francisco 49ers. Rome Odunze was ruled out for Sunday was Luther Burden III was expected to return.

The Chicago Bears are heading out to the West Coast for a marquee playoff appetizer against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. Here are the top five storylines to watch.

Larenz M. Walters, the son of former Kankakee School District superintendent Genevra Walters, agreed to plead guilty Tuesday in Iroquois County to a traffic violation.

It is important to know how credit can change your spending power as well as know how you can recognize the danger signs of credit misuse.

The Chicago Bears will travel to the west coast and play the San Francisco 49ers in front of a national audience on Sunday Night Football. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the game and the Bears' chances to win the NFC North this weekend

In this week's column, Dennis Marek writes that as the end of the year rapidly approaches that there is hope in the coming year for America.

Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight has fun activities scheduled for January and into the new year.

The Chicago Bears got some good injury news Wednesday as Luther Burden III and C.J. Gardner-Johnson returned to practice in limited fashion. Wide receiver Rome Odunze remained out.

Chicago Bears coordinators met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Wednesday as they continued preparing for Sunday night’s game against the San Francisco 49ers. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Wednesday.

“Very Merry Coloring Contest” sponsored by Aqua Illinois and Fieldstone Credit Union

The Chicago Bears added another NFC honor Wednesday. The NFL named kicker Cairo Santos the NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for Week 16.

Toby Moore shares his thoughts on Christmas, how they've changed over the years and what he looks forward to when the holiday season rolls around.

Riverside Medical Center has been named on a national list of hospitals with the lowest catheter-associated urinary tract infection rates.

The Manteno girls basketball team extended its winning streak to a dozen games with a 75-13 dismantling of Christ the King at the Chicago Christian Christmas Tournament and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to allow the Trump administration to deploy National Guard troops in the Chicago area to support its immigration crackdown, a significant defeat for the president’s efforts to send troops to U.S. cities.

The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Monday against Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker over new state laws aimed at protecting immigrants at courthouses, hospitals and day cares.

Film study can break down what happens between the lines. Maybe it can explain why the Bears have found the magic touch this season. They were certainly fortunate in Saturday’s victory over the Packers. But they continually stepped up and put themselves in position to benefit.

After the mass school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Congress appropriated $1 billion to permanently bring 14,000 mental health professionals into the schools that needed it the most.

Riverside Healthcare has earned Gold Certification as a Cribs for Kids® National Safe Sleep Hospital.

Kankakee police said a homicide at a Kankakee apartment on the city’s east side Sunday occurred during an attempted forced entry.

Although this Christmas will be warmer than usual, it is far from the record set on Christmas Day in 1982, when the temperature hit 64 degrees.

The Chicago Bears will have three players participating at the Pro Bow this season. Guard Joe Thuney, center Drew Dalman and safety Kevin Byard were all named to the NFC team Tuesday.

Meet this week's Daily Journal Athlete of the Week, Kankakee's Ava Johnson.

The Manteno Village Board passed an ordinance, banning the sale of synthetic drugs.

Four area wrestlers took first place finishes at the Boilermaker Battle, with host Bradley-Bourbonnais also placing second as a team, and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

Before you run out the door this Christmas — whether it’s to buy last-minute gifts or simply get out of the house — it’s wise to double-check operating hours, which can differ depending on their location.

The law created funding to support small farmers and food distributors — those with fewer than 50 employees — in producing locally grown food for Illinois communities.

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters virtually Monday a couple days after a stunning overtime win over the Green Bay Packers. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Monday.

The Salvation Army Kankakee has collected 36% of its $75,000 goal in the annual Red Kettle campaign.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois’ electric grids may soon face power shortages and further price increases as fossil fuel plants go offline and data centers fueling the rise of artificial intelligence demand ever-increasing amounts of power.

The Chicago Bears came back and stunned the Green Bay Packers for a 22-16 overtime win on Saturday night at Soldier Field. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the chaos and where it ranks all-time in the storied rivalry