Grace Christian Academy is one place helpers are gathering in the aftermath of the EF-3 intensity tornado and severe storms that ripped through Kankakee and Aroma Township Tuesday evening.

Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday the body of an individual was found inside a structure damaged during Tuesday’s tornado in Aroma Park.

The Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency and the Kankakee County Highway Department announced their plans for the removal of debris in the areas affected by Tuesday’s storms, excluding the City of Kankakee.

There have been resources made available to those in need in Kankakee County after severe, tornadic storms swept through the area Tuesday night

The Village of Aroma Park said Thursday afternoon that Heiland Road is the only road available for those looking to get into the village.

The National Weather Service has placed Kankakee County, along with many other counties in northeastern Illinois, under a High Wind Watch that goes into effect Thursday night.

The National Weather Service said Wednesday that the storm that produced hail and tornadoes in Kankakee on Tuesday produced record-breaking hail of six inches, but a Kankakee resident found one slightly bigger outside his home

There are no residential or financial restrictions. Anyone in need can come for food.

The Kankakee County Board approved appropriations for road projects.

A Chicago man accused of dragging a Woodridge police officer with his car while attempting to flee police will remain in jail until at least his April court date after a judge on Wednesday granted a motion to detain him, prosecutors said

District 111 is planning to collect donations and serve meals for community members affected by Tuesday evening's storms, and school will remain closed through the rest of this week as building damage is assessed.

The second of two cousins charged with robbing a Lisle Verizon store at gunpoint of duffel bags of cell phones and other electronics, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison

Bishop McNamara Catholic School’s Kankakee site took extensive damage in Tuesday evening’s tornado and severe storm.

Kankakee County Emergency Management and the Illinois Emergency Management of Homeland Security have created a self-assessment reporting link for people affected by Tuesday night's storms.

The public should be aware following Tuesday’s storms of the possibility of scammers in the area.

Newton County, Indiana, officials confirmed two deaths from Tuesday’s tornado that left Lake Village heavily damaged.

A hailstone reported in Kankakee during Tuesday evening’s severe storms could become the largest hailstone ever recorded in Illinois, according to the National Weather Service

Kankakee District 111, Kankakee Community College and Bishop McNamara Catholic School each announced that there will be no school on Wednesday due to widespread storm damage.

Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey, Kankakee County Board Chairman Matthew Alexander-Hildebrand, and Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis have filed an emergency declaration with the State of Illinois for disaster assistance

Kankakee County, including Kankakee, Aroma Park, and Bradley, was hit by a severe storm Tuesday evening that led to wires down and extensive damage to homes and businesses

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Kankakee County, which will impact Kankakee, Bradley, Aroma Park, St. Anne and Hopkins Park, until 7 p.m.

Matthew White, a 2010 graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, is one of 30 Illinois finalists for the 2026 Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Teaching.

The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Kankakee to expire at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

An open house at O'Neill Middle School signals that the a major renovation project is nearing an end in Downers Grove Grade School District 58

Many schools around Kankakee County, like Manteno and St Anne, have cancelled after-school activities on Tuesday in anticipation of severe weather.

An electrical fire in the wall Tuesday caused about $5,000 to a residence in the 900 block of South Washington Avenue.

Julius Burkes, who is accused of killing 30-year-old Courtney Drysdale in February, will go on trial May 18.

The public defender representing Julius Burkes, who is accused of killing Courtney Drysdale last month, was granted a motion for a 90-day speedy trial.

After three years at the helm, Jakob Knox announced his resignation as President & CEO of the Manteno Chamber of Commerce and as Marketing & Community Relations Director for the Village of Manteno.

What happened last week to halt the second attempt to start the trial against Xandria Harris?

The judge in the Xandria Harris trial expanded the scope of the gag order she put in place in August 2024.

The Manteno Village Board is mulling over an ordinance of whether to allow trustees to attend meetings via a Zoom link.

Bourbonnais police officers can now issue ordinance violations when it comes to theft and retail theft.

CSL Behring announced a $1.5 billion expansion to its Bourbonnais Township plant, which would add around 300-400 jobs

One or more students from Kankakee County will be awarded a $300 scholarship to further their training in the Fine Arts.

DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore pledged Sunday to continue his campaign for sheriff, despite an investigation into reports he struck someone with his car last month and left the scene without contacting police

Riverside Healthcare is introducing a new OB Hospitalist program to strengthen patient safety and enhance care for mothers and babies.

Dozens of pro-science rallies were planned across the country on Saturday, March 7.

The Grace Community United Methodist Church is hosting a community widow/widower support group on Saturday, March 21.

The New Horizons Band of River Valley is performing at 7 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the Olivet Nazarene University’s Larsen Fine Arts Building.

The 2026-27 school year will be the year of new principals for Herscher Community Unit School District 2, with three of the four schools set to have new leaders.

Attendees are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as there is a limited amount available. The registration deadline is Friday, February 27, or until full.

Riverside Healthcare is hosting the Heart Ball on Saturday, March 7, at the Tinley Park Convention Center.

Manteno Ford is now Crosswell Ford.

Montini Catholic High School Broncette Coach and alumna Eugenia Wasson Scavone recently won the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Spirit Coach of the Year Award

As we hopefully start transitioning to spring, the Bourbonnais trustees received an update on winter during Monday’s board meeting.

The Glen Ellyn Park District, in partnership with Go Green Glen Ellyn, is hosting a SportSwap event on Sunday, March 22, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. March 22 at Ackerman Sports & Fitness Center, 800 St. Charles Road

Governors State University will host a documentary showcase of “Medasse: A Ghana Public Health Brigade” on Friday, March 6.

UpliftedCare in Bourbonnais has announced its monthly caregiver support group for Wednesday, March 11.

The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival committee is now accepting applications until April 30 for their 2026 Scholarships.