The Marquette softball team exploded for eight runs on eight hits in the third inning on the way to a 11-0, five-inning victory over Momence in Tuesday's Class 1A Serena Regional semifinal.

Seneca's softball team opened play in its home regional with an 11-0 win over Reed-Custer in Tuesday's semifinals, advancing to Friday's championship game where the Irish will play for their third straight regional title.

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

Manteno Village Board tables reading of forensic audit report.

Hundreds strolled through the paths, gardens and historical buildings of the Kankakee County Museum campus for the 36th annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in support of the largest single-day fundraising event hosted by the Kankakee County Historical Society.

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.

A warm, breezy day greeted those enjoying that first sweet-and-tart bite of rhubarb pie on Sunday at the 36th annual Rhubarb Festival at the Kankakee County Museum.

The single-family residence located at 1436 East Eagle Street in Kankakee was sold on May 4. The purchase price was $250,000.

The Herscher softball team defeated Peotone 8-2 in the Class 2A Manteno Regional quarterfinals at Herscher Monday, May 18, 2026.