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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.

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.

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

The Bradley Legion property along West Broadway Street in Bradley gets a little attention ahead of the Memorial Day holiday.

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

With Manteno still under its first month of the new administration of Mayor Annette LaMore, another change was in store at Monday’s village board meeting.

From the annual Pembroke Rodeo to the inaugural Momence Farmers Market, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Manteno Mayor Annette LaMore appointed Jim Hanley as superintendent of public works and Alan Swinford as chief of police.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honors the 21 fallen Kankakee County officers that have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring Kankakee County officers was held on the lawn of the Kankakee County Courthouse on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

Local police departments in Bourbonnais, Kankakee and Manteno will be taking to the rooftops of area Dunkin' locations to raise funds for Special Olympics Illinois and the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics bright and early this Friday.

A resolution to the Concerned Citizens of Manteno vs. Village of Manteno & Gotion Inc. lawsuit will not come anytime soon as Circuit Judge Lindsay Parkhurst denied dismissal Wednesday on all but three of the 10 counts.

Celebrating Bourbonnais' 150th birthday and eating some pie at the 35th annual Rhubarb Festival are two options from our 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

The annual Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony honoring Kankakee County officers is set for 11 a.m. Thursday on the lawn of the Kankakee County Courthouse.

Manteno swore in a new police officer this past week.

It would be fair to say Manteno High School teacher CJ Boudreau is deeply committed to Manteno. The social studies teacher is also a Manteno village trustee.

Manteno Mayor Annette LaMore vetoed the vote from April 21 that OK'd the contracts for the village administrator, chief of police and public works superintendent.

From enjoying flowers and raising mental health awareness to celebrating Mother's Day, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

From a National Day of Prayer to the Kankakee County Speedway and the Kankakee Farmers' Market season openers, check out these 5 things to do in Kankakee County this weekend.

Former Manteno Mayor Tim Nugent reflects on his 20 years at the helm.

Troy A. Sample, of Manteno, was arrested Wednesday by Manteno police following a week-long investigation into allegations involving the unlawful recording of a minor.

According to published reports, President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee accepted a $1 million donation from Gotion Inc., the Chinese manufacturer that will soon open its lithium battery factory plant in Manteno.

After much debate the contracts for Chris LaRocque, village administrator; Jim Hanley, superintendent of public works; and Alan Swinford, chief of police, were approved Monday by a 4-2 by the Manteno trustees.

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

Annette LaMore was sworn in Monday night as the new mayor of Manteno, as well as trustees Mike Barry and Peggy Vaughn and clerk Keri Rolniak

Over 250 people gathered with signs and their voices Saturday to participate in a Hands Off Rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse in protest of the policies and actions of the second President Donald Trump administration.

Over 250 people gathered with signs and their voices Saturday to participate in a Hands Off Rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse as part of a 50501 Movement “day of action” to protest the policies and actions of the second Donald Trump administration.

The final votes for the 2025 Municipal General Election were counted Tuesday.

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

Annette Zimbelman, a defeated Manteno Choice Party candidate in the April 1 village board election, was appointed Monday to fill the remaining two years of village Trustee Wendell Phillips on Monday.

The Manteno Board of Trustees approved an ordinance annexing a 72-acre parcel of farmland into the village and rezoned it heavy industrial

Cordes Brothers Towing at 151 Linden will offer services like U-Haul trucks, trailers, towing equipment and moving supplies.

Gotion Illinois, a global manugacturer in clean energy storage solutions, is expanding its upcoming job fair to support both graduating high school seniors and workers recently displaced by the Gilster Mary Lee facility fire in Momence.

Manteno remains a house divided.

The Manteno Plan Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a recommendation by Martin Rentals CJM to have a 72-acre tract of farmland rezoned upon its annexation into the village of Manteno.

The Manteno Freedom Party won at least two seats on the village board as well as village clerk. Two more seats are pending final mail-in ballot counts with one seat guaranteed for the party.

Manteno Freedom Party candidate Annette LaMore defeated Manteno Choice Party candidate for mayor.

Ballots cast across Kankakee County decided numerous local contests on Tuesday.

Manteno residents voted for change on Tuesday in the municipal election as Manteno Freedom Party mayoral candidate Annette LaMore defeated Joel Gesky, a village trustee and Manteno Choice Party candidate 1,536-1,231.

Voters this week in Will County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

This spring, Will County voters will get to decide who will represent them on their town, school, park and township boards, as well as weigh in on local referendum questions.

Read the transcript from our candidate question podcast: Manteno Village President candidate Annette LaMore on Gotion and more

Annette LaMore, a candidate for Manteno Mayor, explains her vision for Manteno ahead of the April 1 election.

Read the transcript from our candidate question podcast: Manteno Mayor candidate Joel Gesky on Gotion and more

Joel Gesky, a candidate for Manteno Mayor, explains why he feels he deserves to win the April 1 election

Joel Gesky on top priorities for Manteno: Continued financial stability, Improved transparency, Healing of a bruised community

Annette LaMore on a top priority for Manteno: Address current health and safety concerns regarding the type of businesses we allow in our community

Cameron Boudreau: The top three priorities that I have as trustee is to continue financial stability, improve transparency as a village board and reunite the town together

Peggy Vaughn: My top three concerns are the health and safety of our community; number two, infrastructure; and number three, economic development and growth

Paul Motel: The current administration’s most significant shortcoming is transparency. Many community members believe that their views are overlooked and undervalued, leading to a sense of being disregarded when they voice their concerns