Kankakee County

Bourbonnais village trustees approved a four-year contract with its Public Works employees at Monday’s board meeting.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster recalls a memory of her eighth-grade self while reflecting on the talents of the late Roberta Flack.

According to Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department release, 40-year-old Alexander M. Zaragoza was the driver of a vehicle sheriff’s deputies attempted to stop at approximately 3 a.m. Monday.

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A Kankakee County jury found 25-year-old Larry Kent guilty of a July 2024 home invasion that resulted in the assault of a 18-year-old woman.

After an 11-year hiatus, the Kankakee River Valley Regatta has scored a two-year commitment from the American Powerboat Association for a national event for Labor Day weekend 2025.

The Kankakee Valley Park District board of commissioners and Kankakee Arts CoLAB signed a deal last week.

Bear is the Pet of the Week.

Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner identified 39-year-old Tabitha Thompson as the victim in the train vs. pedestrian accident Tuesday on Kankakee’s south side.

Musical performances hosted by Wright In Kankakee at the Frank Lloyd Wright B. Harley Bradley House in Kankakee.

Larenz M. Walters, the son of Kankakee mayoral candidate Genevra Walters, was arrested Saturday in Iroquois County for alleged possession of a weapon and cannabis. Genevra Walters releases statement.

The Bradley Planning & Zoning Commission OKs annexation of a 20-acre parcel in the village's northeast portion.

Two people were taken to an area hospital for treatment following a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-tractor trailer in Iroquois County Saturday.

Cierra Norris, the attorney for Xandria Harris, served two days in jail after she was held in minor indirect criminal contempt of court in DuPage County earlier this week.

Columnist Dennis Marek writes about how much he likes puns.

Three men were caught by officers with the Momence Police Department allegedly in possession of fake $100 bills, currency printing equipment and materials.

CIssna Park lost 55-39 to Carrollton in the IHSA Class 1A State semifinal on Thursday, March 6, 2025. The Timberwolves advance to the third place game on Friday, March 7.

Kankakee Kiwanis Club provides shoes for kids as part of the 54th annual "All God's Children Must Have Shoes" event.

As part of the Kankakee Kiwanis Club’s 54th annual All God’s Children Must Have Shoes event, area students in fifth grade or younger recently received 175 pairs of free shoes at the Shoe Carnival in the Bradley Commons shopping center.

Several Kankakee County government officials spoke at Tuesday's 2025 State of the County Address at Olivet Nazarene University.

An Illinois State Trooper suffered non-life-threatening injuries Saturday when their squad car was struck by a driver who failed to move over on Interstate 57 in Kankakee County.

Bishop McNamara defeated Joliet Catholic Academy 79-67 in the IHSA Class 2A Peotone Sectional semifinal on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, to advance to Friday's sectional championship.

Kankakee County Circuit Clerk Sandra Cianci was recently named “Illinois Circuit Clerk of the Quarter.”

After a couple year hiatus, coffee returns to the menu of Majestic vendors.

Awaken Cafe + Ripple Effect Arts takes over South West Avenue location in Kankakee and Joann Fabrics closing in Bradley.

The Cissna Park Timberwolves earned a 47-35 victory over St. Teresa in the IHSA Class 1A Blue Ridge Super-Sectional on March 3, 2025, to advance to the girls basketball IHSA Class 1A State tournament next weekend.

A date has been set for Xandria Harris’ direct contempt of court trial.

The clubhouse at High Point Golf Course and Grille was destroyed by fire Tuesday.

Kankakee claimed an 85-50 victory over Sterling in the IHSA Class 3A Morris Regional championship on Friday, Feb. 28.

Bishop McNamara claimed a 69-38 victory over Watseka-Milford in the IHSA Class 2A Herscher Sectional championship game on Thursday, Feb. 27.

State Sen. Patrick Joyce writes about all of what his office has done for area residents this month.

Percy is the Pet of the Week.

Bradley trustees authorize $10M purchase for glass enclosure of planned water park

Bishop McNamara claimed a 51-30 victory over Seneca in the IHSA Class 2A Herscher Sectional semifinal on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025.

Watseka-Milford opened the Class 2A Herscher Sectional semis with a 50-24 victory over Reed-Custer on Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, to advance to the championship on Thursday.

Kankakee police recovered the vehicle they believe to have been involved in the shooting of a man Sunday.

Frank Petkunas takes a moment to reflect on his career in education before he is set to retire at the end of this week as superintendent of the Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education.

Kankakee County Sheriff's investigators make second arrest in January shooting of 19-year-old man in rural Limestone.

The Kankakee City Council approved a $51K contract for a pair of holiday fireworks shows.

Dozens took advantage of the lingering snow and tolerable temps on Saturday for a few trips down Bradley’s infamous sledding hill at Helgeson Park.

A trial date has been set for Xandria Harris for the death of Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and seriously wounding of retired Sgt. Tyler Bailey in December 2021.

The loss related to Tuesday's late-night Momence fire at Gilster-Mary Lee has reached $20M, officials report.

The recently-formed Georgie's Closet seeks to provide foster children and their foster families with the items they most need when the call comes. After rapid growth thanks to community support, the group is now seeking a public location to host the resource.

The St. Anne Cardinals bested the Beecher Bobcats 70-38 to claim the River Valley Conference championship title on Friday, Feb. 14, 2025.

Following months of negotiations, Bradley administration completes purchase of mall property.

The Diocese of Joliet released the third and final phase of its “targeted restructuring” plan on Thursday, detailing the plans for parishes in DuPage, Grundy, Kankakee and southern Will counties.

The Central Comets fell to Tri-Point 46-44 in the River Valley Conference title match on Thursday, Feb 13.

The Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education unanimously approved Patricia High as the new superintendent, effective Feb. 28 when current superintendent Frank Petkunas retires.

Dallas is the Pet of the Week.

Snow today, freezing drizzle along and south of Interstate 80, and more snow and colder temperatures in the forecast for Friday and Saturday in northern Illinois