The Kankakee County Emergency Management Agency and the Kankakee County Highway Department announced their plans for the removal of debris in the areas affected by Tuesday’s storms, excluding the City of Kankakee.

There have been resources made available to those in need in Kankakee County after severe, tornadic storms swept through the area Tuesday night

At least four cases involving wives who’ve disappeared in Will and LaSalle counties remain unsolved and one of those cases dates back to 1990.

The intensity of Tuesday's tornado in Kankakee County was determined by the National Weather Service.

The Kankakee County Board approved appropriations for road projects.

An estimate of property damage is yet unknown, but there was no loss of life or serious injury related to Tuesday's night's tornado and hail storm in Kankakee County, officials said

The damage to homes in Aroma Park was extensive, as seen on Wednesday morning, March 11, 2026, following the destruction of the tornado on March 10.

Country music star Chris Young highlights the musical talents set for the third Bradley 315 Music Fest.

The public should be aware following Tuesday’s storms of the possibility of scammers in the area.

The Majestic will host a Winter Market from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, March 14.

Storm damage from a reported tornado and softball size hail early Tuesday afternoon was termed extensive in Kankakee County.

The reported tornado caused heavy damage across a wide stretch of Aroma Township, as well as west, south and east Kankakee, damaging businesses and houses and toppling or heavily damaging a significant number of large trees. Numerous power lines were downed with outages reported.

Kankakee County, including Kankakee, Aroma Park, and Bradley, was hit by a severe storm Tuesday evening that led to wires being down and extensive damage to homes and businesses.

A tornado warning has been issued for northeastern Livingston County until 5:30 p.m.

A tornado watch means weather conditions in the area could result in tornadoes.

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An electrical fire in the wall Tuesday caused about $5,000 to a residence in the 900 block of South Washington Avenue.

Julius Burkes, who is accused of killing 30-year-old Courtney Drysdale in February, will go on trial May 18.

Riverside Healthcare recently completed naming all the winners of the 2025 DAISY Award. The monthly award recognizes nurses who were nominated by patients for their excellent care.

The public defender representing Julius Burkes, who is accused of killing Courtney Drysdale last month, was granted a motion for a 90-day speedy trial.

After three years at the helm, Jakob Knox announced his resignation as President & CEO of the Manteno Chamber of Commerce and as Marketing & Community Relations Director for the Village of Manteno.

The long-running downtown Kankakee housing development is on track to begin and an opening date has been set.

Bishop McNamara fell 77-70 against Tolono Unity in the IHSA Class 2A Pontiac Supersectional on Monday, March 9, 2026.

A $1.5-billion expansion which could increase the CSL Behring workforce by 300-400 was announced by state and company officials today.

What happened last week to halt the second attempt to start the trial against Xandria Harris?

The judge in the Xandria Harris trial expanded the scope of the gag order she put in place in August 2024.

Bourbonnais police officers can now issue ordinance violations when it comes to theft and retail theft.

CSL Behring announced a $1.5 billion expansion to its Bourbonnais Township plant, which would add around 300-400 jobs

Bishop McNamara roared to a comeback 69-56 overtime victory against Yorkville Christian in the IHSA Class 2A Seneca Sectional championship on Friday, March 6, 2026. See photos from the game.

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A single-family home in Bourbonnais that sold for $395,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kankakee County during the past week.

The 2026-27 school year will be the year of new principals for Herscher Community Unit School District 2, with three of the four schools set to have new leaders.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek writes while missing Nancy Guthrie has not been found, neither local or federal police can be blamed.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The wait for a conclusion to the long-running legal battle regarding the murder of a Bradley police sergeant takes its toll.

Kankakee suffered a heartbreaking 61-48 loss to Morton in the IHSA Class 3A Ottawa Sectional championship on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Prices have increased approximately 30 cents a gallon across northern Illinois since the war in Iran began. As of Friday morning, the price for a barrel of oil had moved north of $90, and according to the Associated Press, it could be going higher

What better way for Easy Street Theater to celebrate its 20th season than doubling down on its latest production.

As we hopefully start transitioning to spring, the Bourbonnais trustees received an update on winter during Monday’s board meeting.

In this week’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster writes about the impending springtime and upcoming local events to celebrate the season.

At the annual State of the County presentation, the message was plain and it was simple: Kankakee County people control Kankakee County's future.

Check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Bishop McNamara defeated Wilmington 61-24 in the IHSA Class 2A Seneca Sectional semifinals on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Purchasing the former deteriorating former Salvation Army Thrift Store property was never the goal of the Kankakee City Council, but that is where they now are.

Kankakee police made an arrest last week in connection with a shots fired incident that occurred on Feb. 24.

The planned $18-million expansion of the Kanakee-based Aqua Illinois water plant brought neighborhood concerns during a public meeting.

Donors may access the telethon in person and through the Easterseals Joliet Region website. Service areas include Will, Grundy, Kendall, Kankakee, Ford and Iroquois counties.

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Kankakee native Carla Wills returned to her hometown to show appreciation for a neighbor's kindness paid 40 years ago.

Coal City dominated Vandalia 43-23 for a repeat title in the IHSA Class 1A Dual Team State championship on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, completing a perfect 40-0 dual team season. See the photos from the meet.