Kankakee County

Good weekend weather allowed for those gathered to listen to a wide variety of music at the second Bradley 315 Music Fest this weekend.

State Rep. Jackie Haas will host a job fair on Wednesday at the Knights of Columbus in Kankakee.

Prime Healthcare, the new owners of St. Mary's - Kankakee, said the hospital's pulmonology service continue, despite recent rumors to the contrary.

Dennis writes about life expectancy.

After filming across Kankakee County, Clifton native Andrew Lamping will roll out the red carpet as his debut feature film, "When the Night Falls," premieres on June 13 in Wilmington with a special screening for the cast, crew and local supporters.

The Riverview Historic District will turn into a scenic route for bicycle racers this Sunday as the Cobb Park Criterium returns.

Unplug & Play is designed to encourage residents of all ages to enjoy an electronics-free afternoon outdoors at The Grove.

Bradley-Bourbonnais fell 2-0 to Normal Community in the IHSA Class 4A Illinois Wesleyan University Sectional semifinal on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

Riverside Healthcare has expanded imaging technology at its Bourbonnais campus which also allows for faster results and shorter wait times.

A chill concert by the Kankakee River is the latest fundraising event set for The Currents of Kankakee on Saturday from 6:30 - 11 p.m. in the Riverview Historic District. Winslow, Arizona (a tribute to The Eagles) will perform.

From the first Cruis'n the Square in downtown Kankakee to a Frank Lloyd Wright birthday party, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Kankakee police arrested a Chebanse man after he allegedly left an infant unattended inside a van.

Following nearly seven years of discussions and plans, the J. Jeffers housing and business project appears ready to begin.

The second Bradley 315 Music Fest takes to the stage Thursday, Friday and Saturday in the east area of the Northfield Square mall parking lot.

In a vote on the payment of bills amounting to $692,890, some objections were raised by Trustee Mike Barry, who expressed concern over the final cost compared to the original estimate.

Bourbonnais Interim Police Chief Jason Sztuba explained a change in the route for this year’s Friendship Festival Grand Parade.

Wilmington's postseason run came to an end as the Wildcats fell 4-0 to Eureka in the IHSA Class 2A Geneseo Super-Sectional on Monday, June 2, 2025.

Momence's Johnsonville Foods informs employees Monday morning the plant is closing, effective immediately, eliminating 274 jobs.

Kankakee County Sheriff’s police arrested Stephen N. Nelson of Momence after he allegedly fired multiple rounds from a firearm in the backyard of his residence in the 11000 block of East Parrish Street Friday.

Lunchtime Bites and Beats returns for its second year at The Grove at Robert Goselin Memorial Park in Bourbonnais.

While the Patriot Hyundai has established its temporary home in Bourbonnais, construction of its new home in Bradley should begin later this year.

Nominate a Kankakee County woman who goes above and beyond expectations at her job, in her field and/or community.

The $3.5-million investment by Bradley into the renovations of Lil's Park are complete as the park's splash pad opened Sunday.

Bourbonnais officials will hear the first reads for two ordinances that deal with a grocery tax and sales tax at Monday’s board meeting.

The architects behind the planning of a $70 million facility overhaul at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School are taking extra time to work out the building’s schematic design.

A proposed gaming cafe in Bourbonnais moved a step closer to approval Wednesday.

Twelve part-time Bradley firefighters have filed a civil suit in federal court against the village for unpaid overtime wages.

The city of Kankakee and IDOT held a public meeting on the impending rebuild of the Interstate 57 312 interchange.

Wilmington bested Chicago Christian 7-2 in the IHSA Class 2A Beecher Sectional semifinal on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

A portion of northbound Interstate 57 in Kankakee County is closed following the crash of a commercial truck at approximately 5:30 a.m. today.

Bradley hired its 12th full-time firefighter bringing the department to its budget level.

Bradley and the operator of the nearly 7,700-square-foot restaurant and bar complex at the Bradley 315 Sports Park have come to terms on a lease, with a targeted opening set for the week of June 23.

Peoples Bank of Kankakee County recently announced the promotion of Matt Olszewski to executive vice president/chief operating officer.

From the Sunset Stroll to the Strawberry Jazz Fest, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Five years after his death, the ashes of John Kirnbauer, a man of which little is known, are set to be placed in the Kankakee Memorial Gardens' Field of Honor during a Memorial Day ceremony at the cemetery.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster talks about deciding to slow down upon entering a new age. 

Puerto Rico native Jose Campos is the new site leader at Bourbonnais Township's CSL Behring manufacturing plant.

Over 100 people gathered for a ceremony dedicated to the late John Kirnbauer, a veteran whose ashes went unclaimed for five years, on Monday, May 26, 2025, at Kankakee Memorial Gardens.

It took just over seven minutes to read the 137 names of veterans that have died during the past year with ties to Kankakee County.

A recent complaint by residents about people operating off-terrain vehicles and motorcycles off road near their homes led Bourbonnais trustees to amend its disorderly conduct and noise ordinance at the May 19 meeting.

The Salvation Army of Kankakee is requesting donations for its Summer Fundraiser event, running through July.

Bradley-Bourbonnais secured an 8-0 victory over Normal Community in the IHSA Class 4A Bradley-Bourbonnais Regional semifinal on Tuesday, May, 27, 2025.

Veterans were honored during the annual Kankakee County Veterans’ Council annual Memorial Day Ceremony at the Kankakee County Courthouse on Monday, May 26, 2025.

A two-vehicle crash Sunday at the Kankakee/Will County Line sent both drivers to the hospital.

Across Kankakee County, communities are taking time to honor fallen service members with special Memorial Day events and observations over the holiday weekend.

This year’s Memorial Day Weekend won’t feel much like the unofficial start of summer.

The renovation of the former Jaffe Drugs building has hit a few snags.

A list of births at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee.

Kankakee fell 3-1 to Oak Forest in the IHSA Class 2A Kankakee Regional championship on Friday, May 23, 2025.

Charging that Prime Healthcare breached its promise when it presented its case to acquire Ascension hospitals in Illinois, including St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe is asking for a state investigation.