The person accused in the Tuesday shooting in Kankakee that left one man dead and the other with a non-life-threatening injury was ordered detained by a Kankakee County Circuit judge.

Prime Healthcare officials are touting the praise they’ve received from a state review board following criticism from union nurses, including one Joliet nurse who said the company’s actions are “death by a thousand cuts.”

Prime Healthcare has been in network with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois since buying up Illinois medical facilities, and they will remain in network after June 1.

The start of Thursday's All-City softball game between Bradley-Bourbonnais and Bishop McNamara had a special guest. Kyler Medina, 2, of Bradley, threw out the ceremonial first pitch. The schools made Thursday's game a fundraiser for Medina, who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Organizer Aubrey Schuh leads the 4th Annual "The Ride" on May 30, bringing together hundreds of motorcyclists and community members to raise $20,000 for Project Headspace and Timing, a nonprofit supporting veteran mental health.

The Kankakee County Museum’s beloved annual Rhubarb Festival — now in its 36th year — combines live music, local vendors, seasonal food, and historic tours into a single day of community celebration that supports the museum’s preservation efforts.

From packed tour buses to rising conversion numbers, clergy across Illinois say the first American-born pope is energizing Catholics one year after his election

Federated Bank has named Jasmine Strohm as Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer, and Branch Manager of its Bradley branch.

Locavore Farm opens its 11th season Thursday, May 21, with the return of Thursday Harvest Hangs. Tickets and details are available at locavorefarm.com.