Faced with the loss of some 800 primary jobs in the past two years, Momence - a city of some 3,000 - is facing harsh economic times.

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

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.

BBCHS is moving toward a four-year contract with the Bradley Village Board to begin calling the Bradley 315 Sports Park is new home for boys baseball.

The owner of the Aspen Ridge Golf Course is seeking a repeal of the just-implemented 5% entertainment tax in Bradley.

Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis stated Sunday he has been made aware by members of the public that ICE agents and perhaps other federal agencies are in Kankakee.

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

Kankakee County continues to experience growth in tourism with about 10% of the local economy fueled by visitors.

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