Local school districts have begun delving into the student achievement data reported on the 2024-25 Illinois School Report Card, including Bourbonnais, Bradley and Kankakee schools.

Ren Hess opened Gilded Flesh piercing studio in the Majestic building, 150 N. Schuyler Ave., Suite 100, in downtown Kankakee.

The performances combine a dessert show in the school cafeteria with a stage performance in Central’s Harold and Jean Miner Auditorium.

Family caregivers are invited to find support, understanding, and practical self-care strategies at UpliftedCare's monthly support groups

Donovan Methodist Church will celebrate its Swedish heritage with a special service at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 14.

Riverside Medical Center is the only regional hospital to earn Gold Tier status on the Illinois Department of Public Health Antimicrobial Stewardship Honor Roll.

Manteno Fire Protection District sends letter to village, Gotion over concerns at battery manufacturing plant.

First Community Insurance & Annuity Center is now operating at 698 Armour Road.

The River Valley Wind and Choral Ensembles to perform a Holiday Concert on the campus of Olivet Nazarene University on Dec. 14.

State Senator Patrick Joyce is continuing his annual holiday card drive to spread cheer to residents at local long-term care facilities.

Those attending the village’s sixth annual Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting on Thursday, can skate free by donating to the Shop with a Cop program benefiting local children.

Outgoing Village of Manteno Clerk Kerri Rolniak is taking a job out of state and resigned her position after seven months on the job following her election in April as a member of the Freedom Party.

The Sterling Public Library will be playing host to a job search workshop at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9, at the library.

Author Charles Balesi, first of Corsica, France but now of Bourbonnais, has written a book depicting the forgotten history of Black soldiers fighting in wars for nations that oppressed them.

Ashley Fink and father, Curtis Luecke, become the first father-daughter duo to hold Distinguished president positions in club history.

Kankakee Community College’s “Pack the Place” basketball doubleheader is a free community event starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday.

Benedictine University in Lisle has started an animal-assisted therapy course

Let’s Ketchup is making strides to help more kids in Kankakee County.

The 40th annual Fill the Bus Toy Drive has been rescheduled for this Wednesday from 3-6 p.m. after weekend snowfall created hazardous travel. The drive, held at the Dick's Sporting Goods parking lot on Route 50, aims to ensure every local child gets a gift this holiday season.

Riverside Healthcare is recognized for meeting the unique needs of older patients.

The ponds at Willowhaven and Diamond Point Parks in Bourbonnais Township will be getting some much needed dredging.

More than 26, 55-gallon drums of drugs removed from former Jaffe Drugs building.

The Jingle Bell Run, which raises money for the Arthritis Foundation, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 7, Kankakee Community College, 100 College Drive.

During the month of December, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties is coordinating a community-wide Home for the Holidays Donation Drive.

The United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties has been hard at work addressing the area’s housing needs.

Quinton M. Thompsen, of St. Anne was arrested following an alleged altercation that occurred during a Nov. 20 boys’ basketball game at Bradley Central School.

The Kankakee County Board will vote on the resolution at its next meeting on Dec. 9 to include short-term rentals on the county code that assesses a 5% hotel tax

Kankakee police said Tuesday they interviewed a person of interest in the shooting death of 20-year-old Donnie E. Smith, of Chicago, Sunday night.

Earlier this month, a Momence man agreed to plead guilty to battering a 72-year-old man in Momence in June.

The Kankakee School District is slated to request about $24.5 million for its 2025 tax levy, an increase of about 4.7%, or $1.1 million over the prior year’s tax extension.

Clifton Baptist Church will hold its ninth annual Christmas dinner and white elephant auction on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 390 S Forest St.

The awards recognize organizations that support military community hiring, retention, and advancement.

Fifty-nine students were inducted into the prestigious Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society in October.

Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome Dr. Frank L. Narcisi to its team of podiatry providers.

The Bowls of Hope program aims to minimize pet hunger or pet surrender during family hardship.

The 30-by-50-foot pavilion will be constructed on the south end of the Square on Second.

The results of a forensic audit have been shared which look into spending on the former Youth Empowerment Program in Kankakee School District 111.

Join the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra as it combines a holiday dinner with homemade dessert raffles to support the orchestra while celebrating the season with the community.

Registration now open for Bourbonnais residents to participate in this years Lighting Contest.

Although it is approximately three to four years away, state officials gave residents a look into a portion of Illinois Route 115 on the south side of Kankakee.

Manteno adopted a short-term rental ordinance that doesn't include a 5% hotel tax.

Born with a rare genetic disorder characterized by muscle stiffness and bone abnormalities, Bedford Erickson, nearly 3, has been selected for the new "Together We Play" initiative.

Bourbonnais trustees passed four ordinances dealing with the abatement of tax levy on four bonds during Monday’s meeting.

Essential Smoothies has found a new home in the Majestic building in downtown Kankakee.

Mark Kreusel, Gotion Illinois’ vice president of manufacturing and general manager, gave an update on the plant’s progress.

The federal office responsible for overseeing special education took a major hit last month in the mass layoffs to the U.S. Department of Education, leaving questions of how students with disabilities will be affected across the nation

Special mass service to honor the memory of our family and friends who have gone before us.

Bourbonnais trustees heard the first reading of four ordinances dealing with the abatement of tax levy on four bonds.

Steve Taden was appointed to the Kankakee County Board to fill the unexpired term of Peggy Sue Munday.

Kankakee County Circuit Judge Kathy Bradshaw-Elliott sentenced Xandria Harris to 10 years Friday for being in direct contempt of court.