Lee Provost

More than 170 volunteers responded to the United Ways "Day of Action" in assisting on 14 community projects in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.

Final details regarding a development agreement for a Kankakee 3rd Ward project will go to the Economic Development Committee before a final Kankakee City Council vote in two weeks.

The Kankakee Area YMCA has hired a new executive director. David Parker, a lifelong Portland-area resident and University of Oregon graduate, will be departing the Pacific Northwest region and will soon call the nation’s Midwest home.

The Bradley Police Department is at full staff as the newest officer was sworn into duty on Monday.

The Bradley Village Board unanimously approved an agreement with IDOT to create a new biking-walking path leading into Perry Farm.

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.

Kankakee residential and business properties sewer rates will increase 2%, while the industrial rates will rise 7% beginning May 1, the start of the new budget year.

Heritage FS near St. George not only helps Kankakee and Will County ag professionals grow abundant crops, but they are growing their location as well.

Indian Meadows subdivision in far west Kankakee seeks new life.

In a nod to years past, a speakeasy, the Hideout Lounge, recently opened in the basement of the Majestic in downtown Kankakee.

Mistie Hill Vineyard ready to serve as owners expand Custer Park-based business.

A Peotone woman has taken over ownership of Manteno's popular PJ's Ice Cream and she's opening the location this week.

Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis collects more than 2 of every 3 votes cast to claim large victory against challenger Genevra Walters.

Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis gains victory for 2nd mayoral term.

The first portion of the new sidewalk around the Bourbonnais Township Park District's Perry Farm is taking shape.