Bishop McNamara softball got four home runs on the day, including two from Vivian Dole, Reed-Custer baseball got a win on a Chase Isaac walk-off hit and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

After taking a four-run lead into the sixth inning, Bradley-Bourbonnais saw Homewood-Flossmoor rally for five runs in the frame to hand the Boilermakers an 8-7 loss in SouthWest Suburban Conference play.

Bradley-Bourbonnais came up short in an 8-7 loss to Homewood-Flossmoor in SouthWest Suburban Conference play on Monday, April 13, 2026.

There have been some safety changes made at Illinois Route 1 at the Kankakee/Will County line, the site of several serious accidents.

From Capitol News Illinois: ComEd customers in Illinois will see an average $19 monthly reduction to their electricity bills over the coming months, thanks to a policy in the state’s climate bill

Meet this week's Daily Journal Athlete of the Week, Bishop McNamara softball player Joslynn Dole.

Shaw Local is taking a look at a number of potential prospects who could fit the Chicago Bears’ needs in the first round of the NFL draft later this month. Here’s how Clemson's defensive tackle Peter Woods could be a fit with the Bears.

Kankakee County event connects families with legal, financial, and community resources to help families caring for children with disabilities.

A level 3 severe risk is now in place, with the strongest storms likely on Tuesday afternoon into the evening

Kankakee Junior High STEM teacher Tywon Bender is one of 90,000 teachers across the country competing in Colossal's America's Favorite Teacher competition.

Could a vote against solar send Will County Board members to jail? Prospect raised as local opposition against solar sprawl comes up against state law.

U.S. producers intend to plant 3% fewer corn acres and 4% more soybean acres this spring, according to the prospective planting report

America’s food and agriculture industries generate more than $10.4 trillion in economic value — representing nearly 20% of the overall national economy. This marks an increase of nearly $894 billion year-over-year

Catch up on the week’s top Kankakee County news in minutes. Hear the week’s 5 most popular stories, read aloud for you, for the week of April 5-11

Elite recognition places the hospital among fewer than 10% of U.S. hospitals for quality patient care.

From Capitol News Illinois: As Illinois officials remain strongly committed to closing coal-fired power plants, federal policies under the Trump administration are creating uncertainty, spurring legal action and a push by some to keep the plants open

A single-family home in Bourbonnais that sold for $715,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kankakee County over the past week.

The Boilermakers won the TJ Shirley Blue Smoke Invite, Nevaeh Brown made school history on the girls side, Bishop McNamara's baseball team slugged at the Pleasant Plains Invite and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

St. Laurence took advantage of a few Fightin' Irish errors and scored nine runs with two outs to down host Bishop McNamara 16-6 on Saturday.

Bishop McNamara suffered a 16-6 loss on the softball diamond to St. Laurence at home Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Kankakee topped Bishop McNamara with an 8-0 victory in All-City competition on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The win gives the Kays a share of the 2026 All-City title with Bradley-Bourbonnais.

It's been one month since an EF-3 tornado changed the lives of many Aroma Township residents. Here's what the recovery looked like this past week.

A single-family home in Kankakee that sold for $108,000 is leading the list of the best real estate deals in Kankakee County in the past week.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek writes about a PGA golfer who battled a condition far removed from the fairway grass or a putting green.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

From Capitol News Illinois: A long-proposed bill to improve price transparency and ban junk fees passed the Illinois House for the second time in three years. A plan pushed by Gov. JB Pritzker to create a new abortion grant fund is advancing to the Senate

Peotone's Sophie Klawitter, coming off a seven-inning no hitter against Milford/Cissna Park on Thursday, struck out all 15 batters in a five-inning perfect game against St. Anne, and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup.

Two people were injured in a crash of a grain spreader and pickup Thursday on Illinois Route 17 in Kankakee County.

From Capitol News Illinois: Madigan has been in a West Virginia federal prison for nearly six months, though family and friends showed up to Thursday’s arguments

Prospective homebuyers considering the real estate market had a range of options in various neighborhoods throughout the region in the past week. We outline recent property sales in Kankakee County, all of which featured properties at the price point of $150,000 or under.

Shaw Local is taking a look at a number of potential prospects who could fit the Chicago Bears’ needs in the first round of the NFL draft later this month. Here’s how Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Warren could be a fit with the Bears.

Kankakee won its first-ever All-City boys volleyball title, and the first with all three city schools active in the same year, with a 2-1 comeback win at Bradley-Bourbonnais Thursday, April 9, 2026.

Sophie Klawitter threw a no-hitter to power Peotone softball, while Bradley-Bourbonnais and Coal City both took sixth-inning leads that turned into wins. Those games and more in Thursday's Daily Journal roundup.

As the MLB and MLS seasons have kicked off in recent weeks, several area natives are continuing their professional careers.

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From Capitol News Illinois: The Illinois State Board of Education presented its budget request for $10.9 billion to fund public schools in the upcoming fiscal year. The request includes $300 million in new spending for schools, plus $50 million for property tax relief grants

Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner identified 34-year-old Jose Orozco, of Bradley, as the suspect Bradley police officers shot and killed during a well-being check in the 600 block of Jonette Avenue Wednesday.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster reminds dog owners to keep their dogs leashed following an incident which injured McMaster's young puppy.

KCC is one of only 12 community colleges in Illinois to earn the Military Friendly designation this year.

Insurance adjusters remain in the review process as Kankakee property evaluation continue.

The Kays avenged a loss to Crete-Monee, the Fightin' Irish had another dominant conference outing and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

The Secretary of State's Office said the scam messages threaten that failure to pay non-existent back tolls will result in penalty fees and even suspension of driving privileges and vehicle registration.

A motion on an ordinance for allowing remote attendance via Zoom didn’t get a second at Monday’s board meeting.

From Capitol News Illinois: A lack of domestic workforce participation in agriculture pushes Illinois farmers to employ foreign workers through the temporary H-2A non-immigrant visa program. Illinois’ employment of farmers through the visa program has grown rapidly

Shaw Local is taking a look at a number of potential prospects who could fit the Chicago Bears’ needs in the first round of the NFL draft later this month. Here’s how Missouri edge rusher Zion Young could be a fit with the Bears.

From Capitol News Illinois: Illinois lawmakers are considering a bill that could allow drivers with suspended licenses to continue driving with a speed control device in their car

Kankakee became the first municipality to approve a new 3-year agreement with Visit Kankakee County.

When politicians start talking about hybrids, demons, Roswell and secret files, even sensible people begin to look up a little longer at the night sky.

A series of films showcasing the unique qualities of Chicago will be featured in the 8th Annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival at Governors State University this weekend.

The single-family residence located at 605 Chase Court in Bourbonnais was sold on March 9. The purchase price was $430,000.