Michelle Arseneau Group, an affiliate of Coldwell Banker, has sold more than 2,400 homes and amassed $260 million in sales in the past three decades.

For the past decade, what used to be the grand structure of Bon Vivant Country Club sat unused. As of last week, approximately 18 acres have been annexed into the village of Bourbonnais and zoned for a general commercial for a banquet center and restaurant.

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.

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

The Vintage Pour is taking over the site of the former Cork Wine Bar, which was previously Grapes & Hops, at 251 S. Schuyler Ave.

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Riverfront Park in Bourbonnais expanded by 6.6 acres last week. Trustees approved the ordinance annexing the land, donated by the Johnston family, at last Monday’s meeting.

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.

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.

The Aroma Fire Protection District is turning its 75th annual fundraiser into a free community event in the wake of the March 10 tornado. They are now seeking area sponsorships instead of resident donations.

While most destruction remains in place one month later, reality and relief - along with determination - set the tone for renewal in Aroma Township following the March 10 tornado.

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

The Kankakee Area Career Center was annexed into the village of Bourbonnais during Monday’s board meeting.

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.

Storms may drop over an inch of rain across northern Illinois overnight, raising rivers and increasing flooding concerns by Friday morning.

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.

The Kankakee County Branch of the NAACP released a statement regarding Wednesday’s shooting involving Bradley Police officers and a 36-year-old man.

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

A fatal shooting Wednesday is being investigated by Illinois State Police as Bradley Police officers were involved.

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

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

Check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

A Kankakee man left behind suitcases containing a rifle and ammunition after he was told he was banned from Harrah's casino in Joliet, according to prosecutors.

McHenry County has a system that will alert you if someone files a deed on your house. The program has been enhanced to also alert law enforcement.

Kankakee fell 20-11 to Crete-Monee in Southland Athletic Conference play on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 315 Sports Park in Bradley.

Vote on IGA for Visit Kankakee County will have to wait

The man accused in the death of business owner Courtney Drysdale requested the judge hearing his case allow him to change attorneys.

Bourbonnais trustees approved the sale of two lots next to the BrickStone Brewery Production Facility to a New York company during Monday’s board meeting. The company is working to purchase the BrickStone Brewery Production Facility, which has been for sale for three years.

April Grooves Day brings local musicians together on April 18 for a live music fundraiser supporting CIRKA's mission to expand arts access in Kankakee County.

Bradley-Bourbonnais fought back for a 4-3 victory over Herscher on Monday, April 6, 2026.

The Rotary Club of Bradley-Bourbonnais will host their 16th annual household shred event from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday.

Rain totals varied Friday and Saturday across northern Illinois.

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New staff will lead youth development programs in Will, Kankakee, and Grundy counties.

Hosted in partnership with the Diocese of Joliet, Franciscan University of Steubenville and Partnership for Youth, the conference will welcome thousands of high school teens for a week of worship.

Since the Illinois State Police began providing services on ​ April 1, 1922, 73 state police officers have died in the line of duty, according to the agency.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek wonders how much knowledge does the public have when it comes to a deck of playing cards.

About 1 to 3 inches of rain fell over the area Friday night, with a localized amounts near 4 inches across parts of central Livingston county, the National Weather Service said.

Is Kankakee County and eastern Illinois part of a new pathway for tornadoes?

Gas prices have soared this week to a level not seen since 2022, as the war in Iran fuels economic concerns for consumers.

Kankakee and Peotone faced off on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the 315 Sports Park in Bradley.

The attorney for Xandria Harris said in Kankakee County court Friday she will be filing a motion for a change of venue.

Bradley-Bourbonnais fell short in a comeback effort for a 7-5 loss to Bremen on Thursday, April 2, 2026.

Reflecting on the question "What would be on your plate for your last meal?" Taylor Leddin-McMaster answers from a Kankakee County perspective.

In an effort to increase declining imported waste to treat at the Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency treatment plant, the agency is searching for new clients.

Kankakee police arrested 24-year-old Nazhai S. Hill, of Kankakee, for allegedly setting a fire that damaged a residence, garage and three vehicles Tuesday.

Kankakee police arrested 24-year-old Nazhai S. Hill, of Kankakee, for allegedly setting a fire that damaged a residence, garage and three vehicles Tuesday.