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The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department announced Wednesday the arrest of a suspect in connection with Monday’s shooting in Pembroke Township.

im McThenia was selected to fill the vacant seat on the Bourbonnais Township Park DIstrict Board of Commissioners during Monday’s meeting.

Tim McThenia was selected to fill the vacant seat on the Bourbonnais Township Park District Board of Commissioners during Monday’s meeting.

The 42nd annual Kankakee River Fishing Derby begins Friday and runs through July 6.

Isaiah E. Drew, of Kankakee, was arrested Monday by Kankakee police after they allegedly found a firearm on him.

Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police said a 39-year-old Pembroke Township man suffered non-life-threatening injuries after being shot Monday afternoon.

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.

Bourbonnais Township Park District held the grand opening for its Storybook Forest.

In an effort to spark some residential housing development, the Kankakee City Council approved an ordinance designating an area within the corporate limits as an redevelopment zone.

A proposal to hire a new legal counsel for the village of Manteno was defeated.

A Downers Grove has switched careers and bought a franchise of Caring Transitions, which assists people in downsizing and relocation.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

It’s time again for the Friendship Festival. The annual five-day celebration kickoffs Wednesday on the grounds of The Grove at Robert Goselin Park.

Kankakee's Friday Night Concert Series returns this Friday at the city's downtown Hill Stage. The free, family-friendly events feature live performances and rotating food and drink vendors.

Bourbonnais village clerk Brian Simeur stepped down after serving in that capacity for 30 years.

The Bradley Elementary School District is looking to complete a project to replace light fixtures with brighter, more energy-efficient LED bulbs in its buildings.

The village’s first gaming cafe received final approval of the Bourbonnais board of trustees during their meeting Monday.

During Monday’s meeting, Bourbonnais trustees approved a 1% grocery tax.

More than two dozen music acts have been announced for this summer's Merchant Street MusicFest, with headliners to include Warren G, Bright Light Social Hour and the All American Throwbacks.

More than $3,000 was raised during Electric Lady Lounge's 3rd annual Pride celebration on Saturday, with most of the funds being donated to the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network and some going toward future drag events.

Time wasn’t so kind to the items found in the time capsule buried during Bourbonnais’ centennial celebration back in the summer of 1975.

The start of the East Riverwalk construction could be delayed until Aug. 1 due to another environmental issue - spawning river redhorse fish.

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

The man who drowned in the Kankakee River last week remains unidentified, Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner said Tuesday.

Seventy acres of unutilized acreage on Shapiro Developmental Center’s campus has been tabbed for the state’s new “Surplus to Success” program.

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 has lined up a construction management company to oversee upgrades to the courthouse.

The Kankakee County Coroner’s office is requesting assistance from the public in identifying the man whose body was recovered from the Kankakee River Friday.

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.

A list of local students earning honors at various colleges or universities.

A list of births at Kankakee's Riverside Medical Center.

Bob Steinke is the chairman of the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival. He has been since 2006.

Aqua Illinois said the drinking water advisory issued June 7, for infants under the age of 6, has been lifted.

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

The body of an unidentified man was recovered from the Kankakee River Friday afternoon.

Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey has been with the sheriff's department for 40 years.

Kankakee police arrested Carlos S. Vazquez, of Bourbonnais, on the charge of arson Friday.

The Kankakee County Board declared June 10 as Alexis McCullough Day in Kankakee County.

Country Theatre Workshop will be perform "9 to 5 the Musical" later this month.

Relay For Life Kankakee County will celebrate three decades this year during the annual event that honors survivors and caregivers, kicking off at 2 p.m. this Saturday.

Jim Rowe is sponsoring a senior fair today at Quality Inn.

McColly Bennett Real Estate in Bourbonnais recently announced its top producers for April in its residential division.

In response to some residents' complaints, Manteno will up police patrols to slow down some drivers.

Electric Lady Lounge will host its third annual Pride event this Saturday, with proceeds to benefit the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network.

Kankakee Community College named its President's and Honors lists for the spring semester.

Downtown Kankakee's monthly summer lunchtime concert series returns this Wednesday with music by Emily Quinn and food from Essential Smoothies and MiaBella's Pizza.

State Rep. Jackie Haas will host a job fair on Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus in Kankakee.

Couple celebrated their recent 50th anniversary.

A list of births at Kankakee hospital.

Fortitude Community Outreach Executive Director Dawn Broers gives the Daily Journal an update on renovation progress inside the agency's 970 E Court St. building.