Dr. Susan Buchanan of the University of Illinois Chicago School of Public Health said lead found in paint used inside older homes remains the primary source of lead exposure for children

A sediment removal project by Kankakee County that began in September of 2022 was finally completed a couple of weeks ago at the Aroma Park boat launch.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

For many first-time buyers, the idea of purchasing a home can feel overwhelming, especially when navigating mortgages, credit scores and down payments.

Grant Park hosted Manteno and Bishop McNamara in boys & girls golf on Aug. 15, 2025.

Kankakee Community College Athletics is planning a fall golf outing for former athletes and community members.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek recalls the events of World War II and the dropping of the atomic bomb.

A Kankakee Planning Board hearing on Tuesday could play a significant role in determining the future of Fortitude Community Outreach's homelessness services in Kankakee.

Illinois saw 142 tornadoes in 2024. With weather teams stretched thin because of federal budget cuts, forecasters warn the next storm might slip through the cracks

Wright at Twilight is back on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 5-8 p.m. at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Bradley House on the Kankakee River.

First Financial, with branches in Kankakee, Watseka and Hoopeston, said it is acquiring Chicago-based BankFinancial in an all-stock transaction.

Bask in the peaceful surroundings of the Column Garden on the Kankakee County Museum campus this Sunday, Aug. 17, from 2-5 p.m.

Bradley Wood is the new dean of health careers at Kankakee Community College .

Delbert Skimmerhorn reached a milestone with the Kankakee County planning department.

The Kankakee County Museum is hosting Cruise-In Night at the Museum on Thursday, Aug. 14 starting at 4 p.m.

There are now two vacancies on the 28-member Kankakee County Board.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster talks about catching Rod Stewart's Chicago show of his "One Last Time" tour.

The massive road construction project at Armour Road and Illinois Route 50 is officially finished as state and local officials celebrated its conclusion at a Tuesday event at CSL Behring.

Bradley-Bourbonnais faced off against Sandburg in the boys golf season opener on Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025, at the Kankakee Elks Country Club.

Due to structural issues, the Bradley IHOP restaurant has been closed as of August 6 and deemed unsafe for the public.

James A. Martin, of Herscher, died in a single-vehicle crash that occurred in the early morning hours on Aug. 5 at 1000S Road and 8000W Road, Kankakee County Sheriff’s department said.

The Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency will discuss a possible settlement in a federal civil lawsuit against former KRMA Executive Director Richard Simms at its August 28 board meeting.

Tucked along the southeast side of Aroma Park, Ryan's Pier turned 40 this year and remains one of Kankakee County's go-to locations.

Boats will roar on the river once again as the Kankakee River Valley Regatta returns for Labor Day weekend.

Hunter S. Lauridsen, of Manteno, was arrested by Kankakee County Sheriff’s police for allegedly trying to set fire to a mobile home occupied by a woman and her 2-year-old son early Monday morning.

Kankakee County Circuit Clerk Sandi Cianci among Illinois circuit clerks selected for national program.

The Tyjuan Hagler Foundation will be hosting a back-to-school trunk or treat event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, August 23, at the Kankakee Train Depot.

Kankakee police made multiple arrests Sunday after responding to two fights involving many of the same individuals that occurred within an hour of one another. Officers recovered several weapons at the scene, including two baseball bats, a machete and a kitchen knife.

Scattered showers and thunderstorms could bring heavy downpours Monday evening capable of causing localized flooding across Will, Kankakee and Grundy counties.

James Trotter, of Frankfort, was identified as the person who died as a result of a three-vehicle crash Friday on the Kankakee County and Will County line at East 12000N road.

The five-day Gladiolus Festival, a sun-soaked event which concluded its 87th year, wrapped up on Sunday afternoon.

The Momence Gladiolus Festival wrapped up its 87th celebration Sunday following five days of community events. Parade participants and local businesses used this year’s theme, Gladiolus Game Night, to deck out floats and windows in creative ways for the Main Street Parade on Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.

Kankakee's St. Mary's Hospital now offers emergency room appointment scheduling for non-life-threatening visits through its FastTrackCare system.

The Illinois Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on a preliminary engineering and environmental study for potential improvements to Interstate 57 in Will County.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

About 4,000 hot dogs were served up on Tuesday night during the annual National Night Out at Perry Farm Park in Bradley.

The trial of Xandria Harris will be pushed back to February 2026 at the earliest.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek takes a look at the ever-changing landscape of college athletics and how a former Kankakee High athlete has worked his way through the world of college transfers.

The Riverside Healthcare Foundation's distinguished Samaritan of the Year honor was awarded to Dr. Joehar Hamdan, an oncologist with the Riverside Cancer Institute.

There is at least one fatality at an Illinois Route 50 accident Friday morning at the Kankakee and Will County line, police said.

Lead attorney not in attendance for scheduled sentencing on contempt conviction

New York City Deli owner Stephen Girard has targeted a downtown Kankakee location as his second restaurant site.

Attendance for Merchant Street MusicFest, the annual music festival that takes over the downtown Kankakee festival square every summer, took a hit this year, likely due to a substantial downpour on day two of the fest.

After going for what he thought was just a night out to eat with his family last week, 2025 Clifton Central graduate Tyler Shoven learned he'll be attending Super Bowl LX thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

Just in time for the next spell of hot temps and high humidity, Kankakee Valley Park District has some good news. The splash pad at Bird Park will open on Wednesday,

Attorneys in the civil lawsuit brought by Concerned Citizens of Maneno against Gotion, 333 South Spruce LLC and the village of Manteno were back in court Monday.

One of the region's longest-running traditions returns on Wednesday as the 87th annual Momence Gladiolus Festival officially kicks off with the princess and queen coronations.

A BBQ Taste Tour is seeking people with a desire for some lip-smacking adventure as the bus tour is set to begin in Kankakee on Sept. 20.

As the Kankakee County Fair closes its gates on Sunday night, one thing could be said with certainty - families from near and far found enjoyment at the fairgrounds.

The Kankakee County Fair came to a close Sunday after five days of fun. Check out some moments from the fairgrounds on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025.