Herscher got its fifth win in dramatic fashion, Logan Natyshok totaled five touchdowns for Coal City and more in Friday's Daily Journal football roundup.

A record-breaking first half from DeKalb senior wideout Davon Grant had the Barbs in the thick of it at halftime, but Bradley-Bourbonnais’ defense rose to the occasion in the second half as the offense kept its foot on the pedal in a 48-19 win.

Bishop McNamara started hot with 20 points in the first quarter, eventually beating Chicagoland Christian Conference opponent Wheaton Academy 29-14 to stay unbeaten on the season

Kankakee defeated Bloom in Week 7 football during the Kay's 48-0 homecoming game at Kankakee High School on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

Chicago Bears coordinators and assistant coaches met with reporters Friday at Halas Hall in Lake Forest as the team continued preparing for its Monday night game against the Washington Commanders. Here are three of the most interesting things the Bears said Friday

The Chicago Bears returned three players to the practice field Friday as they received more good injury news. Starting right tackle Darnell Wright, safety Jaquan Brisker, and rookie running back Kyle Monangai (thigh) all returned to practice

Kankakee police continue the investigation into the death of a 62-year-old Kankakee man, who was shot and killed Oct. 3 on the city’s north side.

The Chicago Bears will return from their bye week when they play the Washington Commanders on Monday Night Football. Shaw Local's Michal Dwojak and Joe Aguilar break down the latest news from Halas Hall and preview Monday's much-anticipated game

In this week's column, Dennis Marek, a former public defender, writes a new state law is being put in place to provide legal counsel for counties which don't have the means or the attorneys to provide defense for those in need.

Grant Park and Trinity each had a player record a hat trick in a 4-4 tie, Kankakee remained unbeaten in conference play and more in Thursday's Daily Journal roundup.

The injuries to Brisker and Monangai were both new on the Bears' estimated injury report released Thrusday

Production lines were up and running at the battery manufacturing plant for Gotion Illinois on Oct. 1, 2025, in Manteno. The plant has plans to expand its workforce to 450 jobs by the end of 2025 with the goal of reaching 1,400 jobs in 2026. See the full story online Friday.

The judge said the Trump administration violated the 10th Amendment, which grants certain powers to states, and the 14th Amendment, which assures due process and equal protection

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The Chicago Bears’ Caleb Williams added a new title on top of being an NFL quarterback. He became the latest investor in the National Women’s Soccer League’s Boston Legacy FC, the club announced Thursday.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster writes about the upcoming fundraiser, Empty Bowls: Kankakee County, which raises money for area food pantries.

Meet this week's Daily Journal Athlete of the Week, Beecher's Wences Baumgartner.

Bradley-Bourbonnais' Best Buddies club hosted fellow teams from the area for their annual Boilermaker Games for students with disabilities on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.

Less than a year after one of the most painful regular-season losses in Bears history, a win on Monday at the scene of the crime could vault the Bears into playoff contention, Marc Silverman writes

Beecher's Wences Baumgartner and Momence's Ulises Garcia Herrera propelled their teams to RVC Tournament semifinal wins and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Girls and boys runners from several local schools competed in the All-Area cross country meet at Kankakee Community College on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025.

A state panel on Monday called for Illinois gas utility provider Nicor to reduce its requested rate hike by nearly $110 million, a number the Citizen’s Utility Board says could be reduced even further.

Chicago Bears cornerback Tyrique Stevenson has become famous for last season's Hail Mary play against the Washington Commanders. But here's how he turned that moment into a life lesson that's helped him this year.

The Kankakee Police Department promotes Diaz to sergeant.

Sunrise Center Animal Rescue will be hosting its second Trunk or Treat on Sunday, Oct. 19, from noon-4 p.m.at its location, 3306 Waldron Road, Kankakee.

Three of Riverside Healthcare’s have been honored at the state level for their outstanding leadership, innovation and dedication to the nursing profession.

The vision of reimagining Riverfront Park in Bourbonnais came a bit more into focus last week.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said the Illinois governor and Chicago mayor, both Democrats, should be jailed as they oppose his deployment of National Guard troops. Pritzker has suggested that Trump, who has threatened Chicago with apocalyptic force, suffers from dementia

In this week's column, Toby Moore writes about the humble - somewhat ragged - beginnings of the U.S Navy.

Join hosts Mason Schweizer and Steve Soucie as they preview Week 7 in Kankakee County high school football

A storm sewer improvement project in the middle of the village of Manteno was awarded at Monday’s board meeting to a local contractor.

12 new or returning teams joined the projection this week but week over week the projection was fairly stable. Steve Soucie's latest playoff projection can be found here.

Wilmington got revenge on last month's loss to Manteno to tie the two teams atop the Illinois Central Eight Conference with a 2-0 win at Manteno on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

The Boilermakers saw their bid for a second straight state trip come to an end, Cissna Park girls volleyball and Manteno boys soccer stayed undefeated in conference play and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Yorkville secured a 26-13 victory over Kankakee in the IHSA Kankakee Regional on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025.

Plainfield Central and Bradley-Bourbonnais faced off in a Romeoville Regional semifinal game against at Romeoville on Tuesday, Oct. 7.

Frank Lloyd Wright’s first prairie style home will be the site for an upcoming Halloween tea.

Join hosts Steve Soucie and Josh Welge as they preview Week 7 in Illinois high school football and take a look at what the brackets could look like come playoff time

Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson and some players met with reporters at Halas Hall in Lake Forest on Tuesday as they returned back to work after their bye week. Here are three of the most interesting things they said.

The phishing scheme involves text messages claiming that a tax refund has been processed and asking for banking information under the threat of losing their refund.

Kankakee Community College nursing student Faith McCarthy is aiming to win the Face of Halloween Costume Contest, sponsored by the Starlight Children's Foundation.

Contractors are working on reconstructing Coal City Intermediate School, and Maintenance Director Denny Wickiser told the school board Wednesday that things are moving pretty rapidly.

Congratulations to these 22 Illinois high school football players who were voted onto Friday Night Drive's Team of the Week for Week 6 of the 2025 high school football season

Reed-Custer's Tristan Randall came through in the clutch against Peotone to create even more parity in the Illinois Central Eight Conference, Bishop McNamara is the area's last undefeated team and more in the Daily Journal 2-Minute Drill.

It was another strong week for the teams at or near the top of the Friday Night Drive Power Rankings as three new or returning teams joined the group. Check out this week rankings here:

The village of St. Anne celebrated its annual Pumpkin Festival over the weekend, including the Grand Pumpkin Parade on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025.

Bishop McNamara's Cassidy Novak and Iroquois West's Kaia Kimmel advanced to stats on the girls side, Beecher's Peyton Serafin advanced on the boys side and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

Matt Rodewald and Steve Soucie break down what they saw in Week 6 of Illinois high school football

Kankakee scored 20 unanswered points to close out Monday's 40-26 win over Plainfield South in the first round of the IHSA Kankakee Regional.

Kankakee secured a 40-26 win over Plainfield South in the first round of the IHSA Kankakee Regional on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.