Many Illinois communities are adding back a 1% grocery tax that will otherwise expire on Jan. 1. Is your town among them?

The first bond sale that will go toward funding Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School’s $70 million facilities project is now taking place.

A current Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School student was arrested by Bradley police for threatening that he was going to bring a weapon to school Thursday.

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.

Perry Farm Park in Bradley turns into a haunting good delight this weekend.

Kohl’s store in Bradley is one of three in Illinois that will be powered by solar.

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

With its workforce at 350, Gotion Illinois officials anticipate the number to more than triple within the next 15 months.

The 44th Kankakee County Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service honored the ultimate sacrifice made by the area's eight firefighters and their families on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025.

The 44th Kankakee County Fallen Firefighter Memorial Service honored the ultimate sacrifice made by the area's eight firefighters and their families on Friday morning near the memorial wall on the Kankakee County Courthouse lawn.

After the tragic loss of three family members in June, Austin McCarty raced to a repeat Pro Late Model title and the family's 10th overall at the Kankakee County Speedway since their late patriarch, Wayne McCarty, earned his first title in 1961.

While some may be skeptical, numerous examples of progress within Kankakee County municipalities were shared Thursday at the county's first-ever State of Municipality luncheon.

Bradley police said they continue to investigate a shots fired incident that occurred during an attempted burglary Thursday.

After the tragic loss of three family members in June, Austin McCarty raced to a repeat Pro Late Model title and the family's 10th overall at the Kankakee County Speedway since their late patriarch, Wayne McCarty, earned his first title in 1961.

Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe said Friday his office is still waiting on documents from Xandria Harris’ expert witness.

Northfield Square mall served as a unique backdrop for a recent music video filmed for the Boston-based rock band Fleshwater, with a local filmmaker helping to produce the project. The band will play at Chicago’s Thalia Hall Saturday, Sept. 27.

The state conference for the NAACP is being held this weekend in Bradley, attracting hundreds to the area.

For those looking to dive headfirst into the fall season, there is no shortage of events and activities around Kankakee County to get into the spooky spirit.

Kelli Brza, the Bradley village clerk since December 2023, resigned her position and will be moving to California.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board approved the FY26 budget last week, which projects about $35,966,703 in revenue and $35,287,832 in expenditures.

For the fifth year, the Bradley Village Board will rebate its portion of property taxes to owners.

Community members welcomed the coming of autumn with open arms Sunday during the Bourbonnais Township Park District’s 12th annual Scarecrow Festival at Perry Farm Park, sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital.

Jeff Voss, the assistant principal at Bradley West Elementary School, recently won his first Kankakee County Amateur Men's Golf championship. Last Friday, his students and staff celebrated his accomplishment with an assembly and day in his honor.

Bourbonnais Township Park District staff was busy placing cornstalks on the white fencing around the park on Wednesday. It means it’s time for the annual Scarecrow Festival.

Let’s Ketchup, a local nonprofit dedicated to eliminating school lunch debt and keeping Care Closets stocked with essentials, will again host a Family Festival this Saturday.

Samantha Czako was appointed Monday to fill a vacancy on the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board.

Bradley Elementary School District 61 is trying to work out an issue with its health insurance fund that’s caused panic among employees about increased rates.

Bradley officials unveiled the theme for this year’s lighted Christmas parade, the 40th edition of the event.

A fire damaged two houses in the 100 block of South Quincy Avenue in Bradley Thursday afternoon.

Students across Bishop McNamara Catholic Schools’ three sites helped area first responders, veterans and active-duty service members start the morning with a dose of gratitude during their 10th Gratitude Drive-Thru in recognition of 9/11.

Students across Bishop McNamara Catholic Schools’ three sites hosted the 10th Gratitude Drive-Thru for area first responders, veterans and active-duty service members on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

The Bradley village board took another step in setting up financing its proposed $81 million water park during Monday’s meeting.

The rebounding River Valley Metro ridership numbers continue to head upward.

Bishop McNamara will be hosting a Gratitude Drive-Thru this Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. at all three school sites for first responders, veterans and active-duty service members in recognition of the 24th anniversary of the tragic events of Sept. 11, 2001.

The latest national chain restaurant to call Bradley home will be Longhorn Steakhouse.

Reflections of Kankakee County: Stories That Shaped Us is a journey to discover the rich history of Kankakee County, according to a release from Visit Kankakee County.

There is a possibility a river may run through the Exploration Station in its future at Perry Farm Park.

As the glow of sundown faded in the sky, attention turned to the illuminated gridiron on Friday night as the Bishop McNamara Fightin’ Irish and the Herscher Tigers took to the field at Herscher’s Seebach Stadium.

Kankakee County continues to draw the visitors.

A new trial date has been set in the Xandria Harris case.

The $9-million, state-of-the-art River Valley Metro Mass Transit bus maintenance garage was officially opened at its Bourbonnais campus.

As the deadline nears for the adoption of the municipal 1% grocery tax, the Bradley Village Board approved the measure.

After a start and stop, the Bradley trustees unanimously approved an amusement tax.

River Valley Metro held a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new bus maintenance facility on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

Bradley police said Kan-Comm 911 dispatch center received a pair of calls from an unknown subject who made threats toward Bradley East Elementary School and a Kankakee school early Monday morning.

The Tyjuan Hagler Foundation will host a Back-To-School Trunk or Treat on Saturday, Aug. 23 at the train depot in downtown Kankakee.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School has been named one of the best high schools in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.

Fortitude Community Outreach gained its needed initial approval, however, its next step will be an OK from the Kankakee City Council in September.

Applications are due Aug. 25 for those interested in filling a vacancy on the seven-member BBCHS District 307 School Board.