Bradley-Bourbonnais fends off Manteno in a 4-1 victory on Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025.

Manteno police arrested Jayvin J. Savoie, of Manteno, for allegedly shooting a person Sept. 5.

By a 12-0 vote, the Kankakee City Council turned down a conditional use permit request by Fortitude Community Outreach to operate a homeless shelter.

Brayden Douglas, of Bourbonnais, a graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, is among 44 students who have been selected to join the latest group of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.

The sale of cannabinoids and kratom in the village is prohibited in the village of Bourbonnais.

In year 2 of the Kankakee River Valley Regatta race weekend, Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis said the event will most likely be a wash as revenues will cover expenses.

Bradley-Bourbonnais fell to Manteno in three sets on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

The Kankakee City Council denied a conditional use permit request by Fortitude Community Outreach to operate a homeless shelter on East Court Street by a 12-0 vote on Monday, Sept. 15, 2025.

Riverside Healthcare's Arf for the Heart, a dog-friendly walk on Sept. 26, and Making Strides Against Cancer, a 5K run and 2-mile walk on Sept. 27, are set to raise funds for heart and cancer care, hosted at the healthcare provider's Bourbonnais campus.

Resurrection Community Church of the Nazarene has announced Dr. Chris Branstetter will be the keynote speaker for its International Day event at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Resurrection Community is located at 425 E. Court Street in Kankakee.

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.

Nick Seplak took home $700 with a win in the pair stock car feature at the Kankakee County Speedway on Friday, one week ahead of the final point races of the season.

Having completed the requirements for and been examined by an Eagle Scout Board of Review on Sept. 4, 2025, Alexis Bailey McCullough was found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout.

Riverside Healthcare recently announced that Jojo Sayson, PT, DMT, MOMT, FAAOMPT, has joined its outpatient rehabilitation and therapy team as both a practicing physical therapist and a clinical educator.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The Kankakee County Museum's upcoming event brings together a renown pianist with local and regional musicians for "A Little Night Music with David Lahm" on Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025.

Illinois State Police Troop 5 said one person was injured following a two-vehicle crash Friday on Illinois Route 113 in Limestone Township.

A Kankakee County judge will preside over a lawsuit case filed by the former Joliet mayor who claims he was the victim of a conspiracy that led to his election loss.

Momence investigators are looking into an earlier Saturday morning fire that destroyed Red Cedar Lanes bowling alley.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek reflects on a trip to New Orleans in the wake of Hurricane Katrina.

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

Dr. Santosh Bhat recently joined Riverside Healthcare’s team of internal medicine providers.

The Northern Illinois Anglers Association will be holding its 43rd annual Kankakee and Iroquois River Clean Up on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Visit RiverCleanUp.net for volunteer information.

Herscher picked up a 28-23 conference win on the road over Manteno on Friday, Sept 12, 2025.

Bradley-Bourbonnais ran away with a 35-6 victory over Waubonsie Valley at home on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025.

Longtime Daily Journal photographer Bill “BJ” Jurevich has been behind a camera since the mid 1970’s. Jurevich's work is now displayed in a gallery, Life Through The Lens: A Photographic Retrospective, which runs through Oct. 25 at the Victorian House Gallery in Bourbonnais.

The 34th Annual Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13 at Good Shepherd Manor in Momence to support the programs and services provided for over 100 men with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

The Estival Festival returns for its 5th annual event on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. at Bird Park’s Don Palzer Band Shell in Kankakee featuring over 25 local musical acts across two stages.

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.

Illinois State Police Troop 5 responded Thursday for the report of a single-vehicle traffic crash involving an overturned semi-tractor trailer on Interstate 57.

Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police said a vehicle crashed into the Kankakee River at approximately 11 a.m. today.

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.

Illinois State Police Troop 3 said there were no injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Ill. Route 50 at County Line Road (the Will/Kankakee County line) on Sept. 6.

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

In this week’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster reflects on a recent brush with jury duty. 

The County Board approved two new members to fill vacant seats at Tuesday’s meeting before two more Board members announced their resignations.

For the past six years, Manteno resident Jake Smith has been walking with purpose.

Bradley-Bourbonnais earned a 6-2 victory over crosstown rivals Kankakee in girls tennis on Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025.

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

Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner said his office has identified the body of the man found floating in the Kankakee River June 13.

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 Kankakee County State's Attorney's office is offering free drug tests to parents of teens as part of its "Know For Sure" initiative, funded entirely by money seized from drug dealers in Kankakee County.

Attorneys for both sides in the Xandria Harris case worked out several items during a hearing Monday at the Kankakee County Courthouse.

Bradley-Bourbonnais earned a 1-0 win to claim the All-City title over Kankakee on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.

Bradley-Bourbonnais secured the win over Kankakee and Bishop McNamara in the All-City Swim meet on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025.

The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 58th season Saturday.

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

The national nonprofit, Phil’s Friends, is holding the grand opening of its newest Hope Center in Kankakee on Sept. 20.

Manteno's offense racked up a 10-0 win over shorthanded Bishop McNamara on Monday, Sept. 8, 2025.