Richmond is bringing back Round-Up Days to celebrate the country's 250th birthday, the centenaries of two local entities and the village's historic roots.

The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley distributed grants supporting early childhood education, workforce development, mental health services, and food security.

The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival gives the community a chance to start celebrating America’s 250th birthday.

SEA Craft, a subsidiary of Oregon company Grown Rogue, is taking over the shuttered PharmaCann cannabis growing operation in Dwight.

A tornado in Woodridge on Father's Day 2021 led to the creation of volunteer organizations designed to respond to other tragedies the community might face in the future

A Woodridge mom who lost her unborn child as a result of injuries incurred during the 2021 tornado reflects on the tragic night as well as her rehabilitation over the past five years

Fast and slow jams will soon fill downtown Kankakee at this summer’s Merchant Street MusicFest on July 24 and 25. The first wave of artists were announced Thursday with headliners Twista and Christopher Williams, alongside local favorites, and returning and new performers.

The Scarlett Bloomers Women’s Club in Downers Grove celebrated the 100th birthday of charter member Anna May Bequeaith

The Major Donald J Brewer Veterans Transportation Fund, established by Major Brewer's family with an initial $6,740 donation, provides financial support for veterans to reach healthcare, employment, and other essential services.

A Kankakee County judge granted a motion by the attorneys representing Prime Healthcare, the company that owns St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, asking for sanctions against the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s office.

The 51st annual festival runs June 24–28. Road closures begin Sunday, June 21, with additional closures during the Grand Parade on June 28.

Bourbonnais trustees passed an ordinance that puts a moratorium on building data centers in the village during Monday’s board meeting.

A 17-year-old juvenile from Chicago accused of stealing more than $1,000 worth of merchandise from the Oak Brook Alo store and then leading police on a high-speed chase will remain in jail until at least his next court date

The Montini Catholic High School community is mourning the death of former teacher and baseball coach Bill Leeberg. Leeberg died on Monday

A new community walk in Kankakee on September 26 will raise awareness and funds for alopecia areata, an autoimmune disease that causes hair loss and affects nearly 7 million Americans.

Mayor LaMore dismisses Joe Cainkar and hires a new attorney as an emergency appointment for 30 days.

The Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Board of Education approved seven construction bids last week as site work on the school’s major facility renovation and addition project has begun.

The tension between the Bourbonnais Township board and Highway Commissioner Jason Diaz boiled over during Monday’s board meeting.

Riverside Healthcare recognized as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer, the only hospital in Kankakee County to earn the designation

Several Kankakee area schools have announced early closures or cancelations Wednesday due to inclement weather.

The Manteno Board reinstate the property tax rebate, but at a rate of 50%.

Levi Johnson was diagnosed with leukemia nine months ago. His parents hope a fundraiser set for Richmond Roundup Days can help future children with a similar diagnoses.

Wearing bright orange in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Month, community leaders and residents participated in a Peace Walk through downtown Kankakee Monday morning as part of a national day of action.

Birth to Five Illinois Region 32 will be hosting three community meetings this month to provide updates relevant to early childhood education in Kankakee and Iroquois counties.

Dredging of the Bourbonnais Municipal Center pond recently was completed.

Zianna Schneider, granddaughter of four Herscher grandparents, has won a gold medal as a member of world championship team at the International Cheer Union competition.

On June 15, Kankakee residents will walk together to honor those killed by gun violence and demand community-led solutions to prevent future deaths.

A day of food, tractor demonstrations, and community gathering at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in L'Erable on July 12.

Rogelio Alvarado-Alarcon, of Kankakee, was arrested Friday on multiple charges by the Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group.

Liberty Intermediate School hosted 145 local K-6 students this week for Camp Invention, the summer science enrichment program that is now in its 16th year in Bourbonnais.

Federated Bank welcomes a new mortgage loan officer with nearly 20 years of lending experience to its Braidwood branch.

The University of Illinois Extension is offering free, research-based guidance to help residents safely clean up after severe storms and prepare for future weather disasters.

Bourbonnais officials decided Wednesday to put in place a moratorium on building data centers in the village.

Wright in Kankakee has named Bill Buck of Bourbonnais as its new executive director.

Kankakee Community College is hosting a free two-hour campus exploration day on July 8 for prospective students to tour facilities, learn about 40 academic programs, and get information about financial aid and enrollment.

Nearly $4 million in contracts for renovation work on the 114-year-old Kankakee County Courthouse were unanimously approved Tuesday.

Riverside Medical Center has earned a spot on a national list of 100 outstanding community hospitals, recognized for quality care, patient safety, and commitment to the communities it serves.

The Kankakee School Board on Monday voted to table the hire of an interim athletic director to fill the shoes of District 111’s outgoing director Ronnie Wilcox.

A Kankakee man charged with killing a 15-year-old boy in June 2021 will now be facing federal charges.

Kankakee families with a valid city ID can get free admission to the local pool on three Tuesday afternoons this summer, but they'll need to grab tickets in person during a one-week window each month.

Bourbonnais Township trustees and its highway commissioner are at odds over the purchase of a street sweeper.

Yes, we needed the rains that drenched us Sunday and Monday. But there is a severe weather watch looming Wednesday into Thursday and there could be problems if the rain keeps coming in heavy downpours.

The Illinois State Police’s Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG) arrested 58-year-old Douglas P. Moore, of Kankakee, on multiple charges Friday.

Beecher District 200U concluded the school year at the end of May with a staff recognition assembly recognizing years of service, featuring several retirees with decades of work in Beecher.

A Chicago man accused of breaking into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and forcibly kidnapping will remain in prison until at least his next court date, prosecutors said

A Woodridge man will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance after allegedly sexually abusing a 15-year-old boy, prosecutors said

The United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties has provided an updated list of all food pantries in the region, accurate as of June 5, 2026.

The United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties is celebrating the one year anniversary of the Dolly Parton Imagination Library in the region, which has distributed 11,415 free books to over 1,500 across Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.

The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra is hosting an Independence Day celebration Saturday, July 4, featuring three live music performances, food vendors, and a 25-minute fireworks show, with admission at $20 per carload.

Teens entering 6th grade and up can bring their Nintendo Switch or use Harbor House's gaming truck for multiplayer games, plus free food and giveaways, at the Watseka Public Library on June 8 from 2–4 PM.