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A teenager in work boots scooped up a stranger's dropped wallet, handed it back with a joke, and in 10 seconds turned a tired man's frustration into laughter that rippled through the entire coffee shop.

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In 1960, the roots were planted for Belson Steel Center Scrap Inc., and since then, the Bourbonnais-based firm has continued to grow and evolve.

Preston Harrington-Dewitt's grand slam tied things up for St. Anne/Donovan, who bested Kankakee in 10 innings on Tuesday.

Khloe Picard's sixth-inning home run was the difference for Coal City, Beecher and Grant Park both stayed undefeated and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Two new restaurants, which will operate under one roof, will soon be calling Bradley home in the Bradley Commons Shopping Center.

Free event celebrates three decades of community service with tours, art, and refreshments

Michelle Arseneau Group, an affiliate of Coldwell Banker, has sold more than 2,400 homes and amassed $260 million in sales in the past three decades.

For the past decade, what used to be the grand structure of Bon Vivant Country Club sat unused. As of last week, approximately 18 acres have been annexed into the village of Bourbonnais and zoned for a general commercial for a banquet center and restaurant.

Bishop McNamara softball got four home runs on the day, including two from Vivian Dole, Reed-Custer baseball got a win on a Chase Isaac walk-off hit and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

After taking a four-run lead into the sixth inning, Bradley-Bourbonnais saw Homewood-Flossmoor rally for five runs in the frame to hand the Boilermakers an 8-7 loss in SouthWest Suburban Conference play.

There have been some safety changes made at Illinois Route 1 at the Kankakee/Will County line, the site of several serious accidents.

St. Mary’s Hospital earned an Award of Distinction for Excellent Performance and ranks among the Top 25% nationally in the Emergency Department category in the 2026 Excellence in Healthcare Awards.

Meet this week's Daily Journal Athlete of the Week, Bishop McNamara softball player Joslynn Dole.

Kankakee County event connects families with legal, financial, and community resources to help families caring for children with disabilities.

Kankakee Junior High STEM teacher Tywon Bender is one of 90,000 teachers across the country competing in Colossal's America's Favorite Teacher competition.

The Vintage Pour is taking over the site of the former Cork Wine Bar, which was previously Grapes & Hops, at 251 S. Schuyler Ave.

Elite recognition places the hospital among fewer than 10% of U.S. hospitals for quality patient care.

Riverfront Park in Bourbonnais expanded by 6.6 acres last week. Trustees approved the ordinance annexing the land, donated by the Johnston family, at last Monday’s meeting.

The Boilermakers won the TJ Shirley Blue Smoke Invite, Nevaeh Brown made school history on the girls side, Bishop McNamara's baseball team slugged at the Pleasant Plains Invite and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

St. Laurence took advantage of a few Fightin' Irish errors and scored nine runs with two outs to down host Bishop McNamara 16-6 on Saturday.

Kankakee got hat tricks from Jocelyn Sanchez and Alina Mkhwanazi in an 8-0 win over Bishop McNamara on Saturday, a win that gave the host Kays a share of the 2026 All-City title with Bradley-Bourbonnais.

U.S. Small Business Administration opens Disaster Outreach Centers in Aroma Park, Kankakee and Bradley.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek writes about a PGA golfer who battled a condition far removed from the fairway grass or a putting green.