A day of food, tractor demonstrations, and community gathering at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L'Erable on July 12.

Rogelio Alvarado-Alarcon, of Kankakee, was arrested Friday on multiple charges by the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

Illinois communities assess damage after 48 hours of severe storms, that including high winds, flooding and multiple tornadoes.

Federated Bank welcomes a new mortgage loan officer with nearly 20 years of lending experience to its Braidwood branch.

The University of Illinois Extension is offering free, research-based guidance to help residents safely clean up after severe storms and prepare for future weather disasters.

A Kankakee teen has been found guilty in Will County of the 2024 attempted murder of a fellow juvenile detainee who suffered traumatic brain injury in an attack, court records show.

From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, join the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County for a jazzy, strawberry-filled day at the return of the annual Strawberry Jazz Festival.

Wright in Kankakee has named Bill Buck of Bourbonnais as its new executive director.

Kankakee Community College is hosting a free two-hour campus exploration day on July 8 for prospective students to tour facilities, learn about 40 academic programs, and get information about financial aid and enrollment.

Nearly $4 million in contracts for renovation work on the 114-year-old Kankakee County Courthouse were unanimously approved Tuesday.

Due to a shift in leadership of the Kankakee Planning Board a new chairman has been appointed.

Riverside Medical Center has earned a spot on a national list of 100 outstanding community hospitals, recognized for quality care, patient safety, and commitment to the communities it serves.

The Kankakee School Board on Monday voted to table the hire of an interim athletic director to fill the shoes of District 111’s outgoing director Ronnie Wilcox.

Four vehicles that were part of the HOT ROD Power Tour were stolen in Joliet and one of the vehicles was found in Dolton after a crash, police said. 

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Grab a flashlight and a friend to experience the Kankakee County Museum after hours during the new Night at the Kankakee County Museum event on June 20.

A Kankakee man charged with killing a 15-year-old boy in June 2021 will now be facing federal charges.

Kankakee families with a valid city ID can get free admission to the local pool on three Tuesday afternoons this summer, but they'll need to grab tickets in person during a one-week window each month.

The lawsuit was filed in Will County against Ascension Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Services, former and current owners of Saint Joseph Medical Center.

After years of planning, discussion and a pandemic, the Jeffers apartment project in downtown Kankakee is set to begin.

The United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties has provided an updated list of all food pantries in the region, accurate as of June 5, 2026.

The United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties is celebrating the one year anniversary of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the region, which has distributed 11,415 free books to over 1,500 across Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.

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The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra is hosting an Independence Day celebration Saturday, July 4, featuring three live music performances, food vendors, and a 25-minute fireworks show, with admission at $20 per carload.

Teens entering 6th grade and up can bring their Nintendo Switch or use Harbor House's gaming truck for multiplayer games, plus free food and giveaways, at the Watseka Public Library on June 8 from 2–4 PM.

Visitors will tour seven private gardens and one public garden, plus bonus stops at the Column Garden and Let Freedom Ring Gardens at Small Park, browse the Artisan Faire, enter raffles, and enjoy food and drinks.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The food trailer used by Brother George’s BBQ was heavily damaged by a fire Thursday in downtown Kankakee. A GoFundMe has been started to help the small business rebuild.

Shaw Local newspapers received a combined 45 awards in contest categories that included general excellence, photography, news writing, opinion writing and design.

The Kankakee Public Library is hosting a free Juneteenth celebration on Wednesday, June 17, blending community, culture, and local business in a single evening.

Acting Out Theatre Co. presents the classic musical "Annie" outdoors in historic Downtown Momence, with pre-show food, local vendors, and an art auction supporting River Valley Animal Rescue.

In her biweekly column, “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster writes about a trip to Utah, which offered spectacular views and the chance to swim in a 12,000-year-old crater.

The Riverview Historic District will turn into a scenic route for bicycle racers this Sunday as the Cobb Park Criterium returns.

Twenty years after hosting his inaugural camp, former Indianapolis Colts linebacker and Bishop McNamara graduate Tyjuan Hagler continues to marvel at the impact and support as his foundation hosted its 18th football and cheerleading camp at his alma mater last Saturday.

The American Power Boat Association's national finals will call the Kankakee River home at least through Labor Day 2029.

Downtown Kankakee's Friday Night Concert Series continues Friday, June 5 with a performance by Todd Hazelrigg + River Valley Rangers.

A Momence nursing student's exceptional compassion and skill earned her a national award—and a mentor's prediction that she's already an amazing nurse.

Leisure time along walking and running paths is devolving into an exercise of avoidance of motorized scooters and bikes within Kankakee County.

After seven years as athletic director at Bishop McNamara, Aaron Hamilton is moving on to become the AD at Donovan, where he will return to the small town, public school environment he's spent much of his life in education.

The Village of Bourbonnais is hosting a series of free summer events from June through September, including art classes, live music, yoga, and family activities at local parks and gathering spaces.

UpliftedCare Community Grief Center offers free support groups and workshops for people navigating grief, caregiving, and the practical challenges that follow a loss, with multiple groups meeting throughout the week.

Prairie Creek Public Library in Dwight will host a number of upcoming events. These events are free and open to the public. However, due to limited space, registration is required.

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The Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society is bringing back one of Kankakee County’s few handmade-only markets on Saturday, July 4.

40th District State Senator Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, discusses the goings-on around his district during the month of May.

A single-family home in Bourbonnais that sold for $315,000 nears the top of the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kankakee County in the past week

The MCA Senior Adult Day Center will celebrate its expanding Butterfly Garden project with a community release ceremony on June 16, bringing together seniors, youth, and volunteers for an intergenerational experience at Bird Park.

The 2026 Iroquois River Fishing Tournament was held May 23–24 along the Iroquois River, with 32 teams participating in this year’s event.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.