A record number of players turned out for the Momence Gladiolus Festival Cornhole Tournament during the festival last weekend on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.

A record number of players turned out for the Momence Gladiolus Festival Cornhole Tournament last weekend.

The Momence Gladiolus Festival wrapped up its 87th celebration Sunday following five days of community events. Parade participants and local businesses used this year’s theme, Gladiolus Game Night, to deck out floats and windows in creative ways for the Main Street Parade on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.

The five-day Gladiolus Festival, a sun-soaked event which concluded its 87th year, wrapped up on Sunday afternoon.

About 4,000 hot dogs were served up on Tuesday night during the annual National Night Out at Perry Farm Park in Bradley.

In addition to working for his own autograph business, Bourbonnais resident Donnie Daugherty spent last week's 45th National Sports Card Convention volunteering his time for Signatures for Soliders, a nonprofit that raises money for unhoused and disabled veterans.

One of the region's longest-running traditions returns on Wednesday as the 87th annual Momence Gladiolus Festival officially kicks off with the princess and queen coronations.

After 27 years and likely millions of tacos and burritos served, La Siesta restaurant will be closing next weekend, but not without first holding a Farewell Fiesta for the community on Friday, August 8.

Lauren Gross, of Bradley, hopes for a birthday bash unlike any other. But while the party is important to her, the fact she has beaten the odds by miles is the best gift she will receive.

In an effort to assist displaced workers, KCC Workforce Services is offering resume building workshops.

The Kankakee County State’s Attorney Office charged Jason W. Exton, of Momence, for possession of child sexual abuse images and possession of controlled substance.

A Momence man and a 17-year-old girl were arrested June 19 by Bradley police following a fight that led to another woman being stabbed.

Three elected officials in Kankakee County are being sued by the county for failing to file a required document with County Clerk Dan Hendrickson.

During an initial hearing presided over by Circuit Judge Lindsay Parkhurst on Monday, Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe asked for 30 days for the two sides to work on a settlement.

Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe filed a complaint in circuit court Wednesday regarding Prime Healthcare testimony before a state agency regarding the sale of St. Mary’s Hospital.

Illinois State Police arrested Carlos Luca, of Momence, alleging he failed to register as a sex offender.

From the first Cruis'n the Square in downtown Kankakee to a Frank Lloyd Wright birthday party, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Momence's Johnsonville Foods informs employees Monday morning the plant is closing, effective immediately, eliminating 274 jobs.

Kankakee County Sheriff’s police arrested Stephen N. Nelson of Momence after he allegedly fired multiple rounds from a firearm in the backyard of his residence in the 11000 block of East Parrish Street Friday.

From the Sunset Stroll to the Strawberry Jazz Fest, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

A two-vehicle crash Sunday at the Kankakee/Will County Line sent both drivers to the hospital.

The Bradley Legion property along West Broadway Street in Bradley gets a little attention ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.

Across Kankakee County, communities are taking time to honor fallen service members with special Memorial Day events and observations over the holiday weekend.

From the annual Pembroke Rodeo to the inaugural Momence Farmers Market, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honors the 21 fallen Kankakee County officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

Celebrating Bourbonnais' 150th birthday and eating some pie at the 35th annual Rhubarb Festival are two options from our 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Mother-daughter duo Natalie Ojeda and Lizbeth Varela aim to make a difference in Momence, where they are both involved in local government boards.

There may be some difference in the age of Pat Gordon and the K-5 students she teaches music to at Momence’s Je-Neir Elementary School.

From enjoying flowers and raising mental health awareness to celebrating Mother's Day, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

The woman accused of critically injuring a man during an alleged attack outside a Bradley business last month was indicted by a Kankakee County grand jury last week.

After 19 years as the communications director at Riverside Healthcare, Carl Maronich will be ending his career there on May 16.

From a National Day of Prayer to the Kankakee County Speedway and the Kankakee Farmers' Market season openers, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

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

A 23-year-old man is listed in critical condition in a Chicagoland hospital and his alleged attacker is in custody following an incident early Tuesday morning in Bradley.

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

A Momence dog named Sheba who was adopted from the Iroquois County Animal Rescue has been featured on the cover of FIDO Friendly Magazine.

As a result of a mid-February fire which heavily damaged its Momence production site, Gilster-Mary Lee Corp. has announced it will not rebuilt and is leaving the area.

Spizzirri Reptile Rescue & Rehab is hosting a hands-on volunteer day at the Momence-based rescue on Sunday.

Charles Steele: We are improving our water treatment system to meet environmental standards more efficiently and economically

Three men were caught by officers with the Momence Police Department allegedly in possession of fake $100 bills, currency printing equipment and materials.

The loss related to Tuesday's late-night Momence fire at Gilster-Mary Lee has reached $20M, officials report.

Local teens are invited to a chance to connect, create and celebrate while hanging out with reptiles this Wednesday.

Kankakee area tourism continues to grow, visitors seek the outdoors.

How has the possibility for Immigration and Customs Enforcement to enter sensitive areas such as schools affected the Kankakee County community?

The Netflix drama series “Monster” will be using the historic downtown Momence landscape as its backdrop for filming in early 2025

A charity shop in downtown Momence has transformed into a winter wonderland of gifts and decor for a good cause during the holiday season

A Momence man is scheduled to appear in Will County Court on Friday regarding allegedly soliciting a child for sex