The initiative will encompass a current intervention program being run by the Joliet Fire Department, according to Will County Board Member Vince Logan.

The Manteno police department will soon receive a Rivian EV vehicle donated by Gotion.

Samantha Czako was appointed Monday to fill a vacancy on the Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board.

The Manteno Board voted 4-2 to approve the expenditure of $158,333 for a pavilion kit from NuToys Leisure Products of Westchester at Monday’s meeting.

Manteno police arrested Jayvin J. Savoie, of Manteno, for allegedly shooting a person Sept. 5.

Brayden Douglas, of Bourbonnais, a graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, is among 44 students who have been selected to join the latest group of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts.

The sale of cannabinoids and kratom in the village is prohibited in the village of Bourbonnais.

Resurrection Community Church of the Nazarene has announced Dr. Chris Branstetter will be the keynote speaker for its International Day event at 10:45 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Resurrection Community is located at 425 E. Court Street in Kankakee.

Bradley Elementary School District 61 is trying to work out an issue with its health insurance fund that’s caused panic among employees about increased rates.

Having completed the requirements for and been examined by an Eagle Scout Board of Review on Sept. 4, 2025, Alexis Bailey McCullough was found worthy of the rank of Eagle Scout.

The Illinois Rock & Roll Museum hosted a Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at the Rialto Theatre in Joliet on Sunday, Sept. 14.

Riverside Healthcare recently announced that Jojo Sayson, PT, DMT, MOMT, FAAOMPT, has joined its outpatient rehabilitation and therapy team as both a practicing physical therapist and a clinical educator.

Illinois State Police Troop 5 said one person was injured following a two-vehicle crash Friday on Illinois Route 113 in Limestone Township.

Momence investigators are looking into an earlier Saturday morning fire that destroyed Red Cedar Lanes bowling alley.

Bradley officials unveiled the theme for this year’s lighted Christmas parade, the 40th edition of the event.

Dr. Santosh Bhat recently joined Riverside Healthcare’s team of internal medicine providers.

A fire damaged two houses in the 100 block of South Quincy Avenue in Bradley Thursday afternoon.

Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn honored service members at the opening of the “Portrait of a Soldier” exhibit at Will County Courthouse on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025.

Illinois State Police Troop 5 responded Thursday for the report of a single-vehicle traffic crash involving an overturned semi-tractor trailer on Interstate 57.

Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police said a vehicle crashed into the Kankakee River at approximately 11 a.m. today.

Illinois State Police Troop 3 said there were no injuries following a two-vehicle crash on Ill. Route 50 at County Line Road (the Will/Kankakee County line) on Sept. 6.

The Bradley village board took another step in setting up financing its proposed $81 million water park during Monday’s meeting.

The County Board approved two new members to fill vacant seats at Tuesday’s meeting before two more Board members announced their resignations.

For the past six years, Manteno resident Jake Smith has been walking with purpose.

Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner said his office has identified the body of the man found floating in the Kankakee River June 13.

Attorneys for both sides in the Xandria Harris case worked out several items during a hearing Monday at the Kankakee County Courthouse.

The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 58th season Saturday.

The Kankakee School Board approved a fiscal year 2026 budget this week which includes about a $1.4 million deficit.

The latest national chain restaurant to call Bradley home will be Longhorn Steakhouse.

Reflections of Kankakee County: Stories That Shaped Us is a journey to discover the rich history of Kankakee County, according to a release from Visit Kankakee County.

The national nonprofit, Phil’s Friends, is holding the grand opening of its newest Hope Center in Kankakee on Sept. 20.

Larry Burton just completed a decades-long journey of running a marathon in each of the 50 U.S. states.

There is a possibility a river may run through the Exploration Station in its future at Perry Farm Park.

Officials continue investigating a fire Friday at Harold’s Chicken restaurant in the 200 block of South Main Street in Bourbonnais.

Bourbonnais trustees heard the first reading of an ordinance, if passed, would prohibit the sale of cannabinoids and kratom in the village.

Brent Barrie was patrol commander when he retired from the department following 24 years of service in June 2024.

Manteno police said they investigated a report of shots fired Friday night in the area of the 100 block of East Second Street.

Former Manteno Mayor Tim Nugent has been appointed to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board by Gov. JB Pritzker.

Former Olivet Nazarene University and Chicago Cubs star Ben Zobrist returned to ONU Wednesday, bringing along with him his 2016 World Series MVP trophy that will now live on Olivet's campus.

Kankakee County continues to draw the visitors.

Kankakee police arrested a Kankakee homeowner for his alleged involvement in a June 13 arson fire of his garage.

Oliver Sweetser of Lyndon has officially announced his candidacy for Illinois state representative in the 73rd District.

The Manteno Village Board voted to keep the 1% grocery tax in place.

A Herscher man sustained serious injuries when his pickup truck crashed into an unoccupied vehicle and an occupied house in Herscher Sunday.

Illinois State Police said an ISP squad car was struck while investigating an accident on Interstate 55 at milepost 217 in Livingston County.

A public-access outdoor fitness court by Kankakee High School is anticipated to be complete by early November.

A new trial date has been set in the Xandria Harris case.

Clifton Baptist Church is hosting an autumn fest and craft show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sept. 13 behind the church, 390 S. Forest in Clifton.

Two Kankakee County Sheriff’s Department deputies suffered minor injuries when the squad car they were in was allegedly hit by a 13-year-old boy who was driving a stolen vehicle Friday afternoon.

The I-57 Access Study is looking at an area bounded by Wilmington-Peotone Road (south), Manhattan-Monee Road (north), U.S. Route 45 (west) and one mile east of IL Route 50 (east).