Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church will kick off its centennial celebration Sunday with an original musical variety show telling the story of its 100-year history.

DuPage County Board members Tuesday backed a resolution decrying recent immigration enforcement activities in their communities, but stopped short of prohibiting federal agents from county property.

Work on Bourbonnais Township Park District’s future master plan was discussed during Monday’s committee of the whole meeting.

Kankakee School District 111 is set to begin developing a five-year strategic plan for the years 2026 through 2031.

The annual Veterans Day Run to Manteno’s three schools and downtown Manteno is set for 8 a.m. on Nov. 11 with a ceremony set to follow at Legion Park.

Firefighters from 11 departments battled a corn field fire Friday afternoon at 9000 North Road and 45000 West Road in Rockville Township, approximately six miles west of Manteno.

Clifton Central High School’s Theatre Department will present three performances of the Tony nominated Broadway musical “Newsies” Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 25 and 26.

Concerns have been raised regarding the timeliness of the completion of a forensic audit set to look into Kankakee School District 111's spending on its former Youth Empowerment Program. Former superintendent Genevra Walters is among those seeking answers.

The Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force, which includes law enforcement agencies in Kankakee, Will and Grundy counties, on Monday received a $2.14 million state grant.

More than 50 people gathered Thursday evening for Harbor House's seventh annual candlelight vigil honoring survivors and remembering victims of domestic violence.

On a brisk, sunny day Monday, the new pickleball courts at Ed Hayes Park in Bourbonnais were open.

A new public outdoor fitness court was unveiled Thursday and is now ready for use behind Kankakee High School.

Work to improve the safety at the intersection of Illinois Route 50 and County Line Road started Monday.

The city of Kankakee and the Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency reached a settlement in its federal civil lawsuit with former KRMA Executive Director Richard Simms and his daughter, Anna Simms.

Daniela Echeverri joined Riverside Healthcare’s team of heart and vascular providers.

Bourbonnais trustees approved the purchase of a John Deere backhoe loader during Monday’s board meeting.

No matter how spooky or safe you want to play it on Oct. 31, there are many different options coming up to celebrate Halloween around Kankakee County.

Kankakee Fire Chief Bryan LaRoche said they suspect a fire was set in an abandoned residence in the 400 block of South Greenwood Avenue early Tuesday morning on the city’s southeast side.

The two victims in Friday’s double fatal crash on the Kankakee/Will County line and Illinois Route 50 have been identified.

Families are invited to enjoy an evening of safe Halloween fun as little ghosts and goblins trick-or-treat throughout the miniature buildings of Safety Town, located at The Grove in Bourbonnais.

Ben Zobrist, the 2016 World Series MVP with the Chicago Cubs and former Olivet Nazarene baseball star, was the guest speaker Wednesday at the annual meeting of the Hundred Club of Kankakee County.

The BBCHS Academic Foundation will honor the recipients of its 2025 alumni awards, Judge Nancy Nicholson and Lindsey Mantoan, at a reception Nov. 12 at the Kankakee Country Club.

Two occupants in a mini van died following a crash with a semi tractor trailer Friday night on the Kankakee/Will County line and Illinois Route 50.

Kankakee County was awarded five grants totaling $7,975,000 in the Highway Safety Improvement Program funding from the Illinois Department of Transportation.

A first responder on an unrelated ambulance call at the Donovan Farmers Co-Op Elevator in Martinton spotted a bulge in the concrete and rebar beginning to form on the north side of the silo that ultimately collapsed Wednesday afternoon.

Hundreds lined Fourth Street in Sterling on Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, to join one of thousands of "No Kings" rallies across the country and Europe.

The first-ever Howl-O-ween Pet Parade and Photo Costume Contest is set for Saturday (Oct. 25) at 10 a.m. at The Grove, located at 700 Main St. NW in Bourbonnais.

The first bond sale that will go toward funding Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School’s $70 million facilities project is now taking place.

A current Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School student was arrested by Bradley police for threatening that he was going to bring a weapon to school Thursday.

Three people were arrested and five weapons were recovered at a residence by Kankakee police Wednesday.

Youth being serving continued at Tuesday’s meeting when Nathan J. Benoit, 26, was sworn in to fill the unexpired term of Amanda Armer-Irps.

An alleged road rage incident ended in the arrest of Kodi M. Meyer, of Coal City, by Kankakee police Monday.

As the federal government pressure has been turned up regarding deportation of undocumented immigrants gains intensity, Hispanic residents in Kankakee County are living in fear, an advocate said.

A grain bin holding approximately 30,000 bushels of soybeans collapsed Wednesday afternoon in Martinton.

A Kankakee residence sustained between $35,000-$45,000 in damage in a structure fire Tuesday.

Perry Farm Park in Bradley turns into a haunting good delight this weekend.

Kankakee police arrested a Kankakee man Oct. 10 for allegedly trying to set an occupied residence on fire.

Kankakee Community College’s radiography program has been awarded initial accreditation by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology.

A kitchen fire started by unattended frying food left two apartments uninhabitable in a 12-unit complex in the 200 block of Crestlane on Kankakee’s east side Monday night.

Liberty Intermediate School was one of 28 schools across the state to be recognized for exemplary academic performance through the Illinois Governor’s Blue Ribbon Schools program.

Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner identified the victim in the fatal crash involving a motorcycle and passenger car as 31-year-old Trevor Waddell, of Braidwood.

Kankakee County has a new trail to travel - the interactive Kankakee County Mural Trail.

Illinois State Police Troop 5 is investigating a fatal crash involving a passenger car and motorcycle that occurred Sunday morning in Kankakee County.

Kohl’s store in Bradley is one of three in Illinois that will be powered by solar.

Kankakee Community College nursing student Faith McCarthy is aiming to win the Face of Halloween Costume Contest, sponsored by the Starlight Children's Foundation.

A storm sewer improvement project in the middle of the village of Manteno was awarded at Monday’s board meeting to a local contractor.

The vision of reimagining Riverfront Park in Bourbonnais came a bit more into focus last week.

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for the Herscher School District’s project to replace its aging facilities.

Kankakee police continue the investigation into the death of a 62-year-old Kankakee man, who was shot and killed Oct. 3 on the city’s north side.

The purchase of the 2026 Ford Ranger for $37,528 from Taylor Ford of Manteno was eventually approved by a 4-2 vote.