University of Illinois Extension and Illinois 4-H are urging schools, after-school programs, and families to take small, concrete steps to help youth feel supported.

Kankakee Deputy Police Chief Donell Austin will be the keynote speaker for Memorial Day weekend observances at the Ray Olley statue.

American Legion Auxiliary Post 766 will distribute red poppies on National Poppy Day, May 23, to raise funds for local veterans and their families.

Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police are investigating a hit and run accident in western Kankakee County that left a man in serious condition.

A Kankakee man was charged by the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office with criminal trespass to a residence when a person is present and battery following an alleged incident that occurred Monday in Herscher.

Jerome Simms, of Kankakee, was sentenced last week to six years in federal prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for possessing a firearm as a felon.

Cellist Mike Block is bringing an intimate concert to one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterpieces on Thursday, May 28.

Virgil Foster is one of the last of his generation. Foster, 99, a resident of St. Anne, is a World War II veteran. He enlisted in the Navy Nov. 16, 1944.

Kankakee County Circuit Judge Lindsay Parkhurst ruled that Concerned Citizens of Manteno, Illinois, and Manteno resident Brian Kovaka can file a fourth amended complaint against the Village of Manteno, 333 South Spruce LLC, Gotion, Inc., and Gotion Illinois New Energy Inc.

A Kankakee County jury found a Texas man guilty of second-degree murder in a 2021 shooting in Bradley that left one man dead and two others injured.

A 37-year-old Bourbonnais woman was sentenced to one-year in federal prison Tuesday for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, and money laundering.

Although the Disaster Loan Outreach Centers in Kankakee County have closed, the U.S. Small Business Administration is still accepting applications for physical damage loans until June 8.

Jeff Mullinax is the new president of the Bourbonnais Township Park District Board of Commissioners, replacing David Zinanni.

Manteno finally approves remote attendance policy for village trustees.

It’s not unusual to hear a mother cheering for her son at his college graduation, but for Mireya Leal Resendiz and Ali Salazar, the proud shouts and applause went both ways.

A Chicago man was sentenced Wednesday to 18 years in prison for his role in a 2021 shooting at the Oak Brook Mall two days before Christmas

A DuPage County jail officer has been accused of possessing child sex abuse images

The Secret Food Pantry will distribute free groceries on Thursday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to noon in Bourbonnais.

Lifelong Downers Grove resident John Mochel celebrated his 100th birthday Saturday at a party that included a color guard ceremony

Manteno Village Board tables reading of forensic audit report.

Members of Naper Pride are expected to turn out at Tuesday’s Downers Grove Village Council meeting to support the village’s LGBTQ+ community following a request two weeks ago to end Pride Month in the village

St. Mary's Hospital won the Manteno Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Large Business of the Year award for its healthcare leadership and deep community involvement throughout Kankakee County.

The Kankakee School Board listened to community concerns about the reduction in force of District 111 personnel.

A young Wheaton mom never expected a melanoma diagnosis, and now she's spreading the word to others to protect their skin.

On this episode of Talk Line, host Brandon Clark is joined by Shaw Local news reporter Payton Felix to breakdown the latest on several of her stories, including updates on Dixon's Gateway project, the future of the Magnuson Hotel, and a high profile Rochelle court case.

Navy veteran and author Omeakio Tucker discusses her new book on faith and professional integrity at the Kankakee Public Library on May 29th — free and open to the public.

One of Kankakee’s biggest running traditions is approaching with the looming Memorial Day holiday.

YMCA, Illinois Extension team up to open Kankakee food pantry

Richard Schiltz, who has led Riverside Healthcare's finance department for 15 years, moves into the top financial role after the retirement of a 30-year veteran.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into Illinois school districts’ policies and curricula related to gender identity and sexuality includes one district in Kankakee County.

FBI Special Agent Ryan Presley reminded the law enforcement officers who attended Thursday’s memorial service why they serve their communities.

Municipal Bank has hired Lori Keigher as Vice President, bringing more than 30 years of banking and lending experience to the organization.

The Kankakee Valley Park District Board of Commissioners has a vacancy and is looking for qualified residents to fill it.

A South Elgin man has been charged with causing a fatal crash while intoxicated, killing a 35-year-old woman and seriously injuring a passenger in her vehicle

Lilac Time in Lombard is connected to village's identity, and the celebration culminates with a parade on Sunday

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School will be adjusting materials and reducing some features from its facilities project after construction bids came in about $16 million over budget.

A Downers Grove man was sentenced to nine years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraud and possessing child sexual abuse materials

A single-engine aircraft preparing to depart DuPage Airport Wednesday morning instead overran a runway and struck a sign, causing a fuel leak, authorities said

Artist and Downers Grove North High School student Dashiell “Dash” Speir High School received $524,000 in offers from multiple schools before deciding that he first wants to attend the College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn

A 48-year-old St. Anne man died when his motorcycle collided with a SUV on Illinois Route 1 at 4000 South Road Tuesday.

County Board honors longtime Board member Pat Polk.

As summer roadwork season revs up, drivers will navigate major projects across DuPage County.

Riverside Healthcare announced a $15,000 donation to the Storm to Strength Initiative, which provides emergency assistance and long-term recovery support to survivors.

A fire at a residence in the 500 block of Turnberry Lane caused an estimated $250,000 damage Monday.

An ability-inclusive playground is in progress at Grace Christian Academy, inspired by the story of Kankakee 3-year-old Bedford Erickson, who lives with Schwartz-Jampel Syndrome.

Bourbonnais officials are taking time to look into the future growth of the village.

A Clarendon Hills woman accused of leading authorities on a high-speed chase and biting a police officer as she being arrested will remain in jail until at least her next court date

A petition was denied Monday to detain pre-trial a teen accused of causing a crash that claimed the lives of a Downers Grove couple six weeks ago, prosecutors said

The Kankakee Valley Theatre Association will host comedian Pat Tomasulo at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 16 at the Lincoln Cultural Center as part of a fundraiser benefitting the theater group.

Thirty-five Kankakee Community College students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in April 2026.