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A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The Aroma Fire Protection District is turning its 75th annual fundraiser into a free community event in the wake of the March 10 tornado. They are now seeking area sponsorships instead of resident donations.

Peotone's Sophie Klawitter, coming off a seven-inning no hitter against Milford/Cissna Park on Thursday, struck out all 15 batters in a five-inning perfect game against St. Anne, and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup.

While most destruction remains in place one month later, reality and relief - along with determination - set the tone for renewal in Aroma Township following the March 10 tornado.

Two people were injured in a crash of a grain spreader and pickup Thursday on Illinois Route 17 in Kankakee County.

The Kankakee Area Career Center was annexed into the village of Bourbonnais during Monday’s board meeting.

After dropping the opening set, Kankakee rallied for a road win over Bradley-Bourbonnais to win the second-ever boys volleyball All-City title in the first season with all three All-City schools competing at the varsity level.

Sophie Klawitter threw a no-hitter to power Peotone softball, while Bradley-Bourbonnais and Coal City both took sixth-inning leads that turned into wins. Those games and more in Thursday's Daily Journal roundup.

As the MLB and MLS seasons have kicked off in recent weeks, several area natives are continuing their professional careers.

Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner identified 34-year-old Jose Orozco, of Bradley, as the suspect Bradley police officers shot and killed during a well-being check in the 600 block of Jonette Avenue Wednesday.

New provider now seeing patients at Watseka Campus

Prime Healthcare is in the process of seeking property tax exempt status through the state of Illinois for St. Mary’s Hospital, a Prime spokesperson said.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster reminds dog owners to keep their dogs leashed following an incident which injured McMaster's young puppy.

The Kankakee County Branch of the NAACP released a statement regarding Wednesday’s shooting involving Bradley Police officers and a 36-year-old man.

KCC is one of only 12 community colleges in Illinois to earn the Military Friendly designation this year.

Insurance adjusters remain in the review process as Kankakee property evaluation continue.

The Kays avenged a loss to Crete-Monee, the Fightin' Irish had another dominant conference outing and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

A fatal shooting Wednesday is being investigated by Illinois State Police as Bradley Police officers were involved.

Kankakee's Lincoln Williams was named the Steve Tappa Illinois Media Player of the Year in Class 3A, one of 13 local boys and girls basketball players to earn All-State recognition.

A motion on an ordinance for allowing remote attendance via Zoom didn’t get a second at Monday’s board meeting.

Police are on the scene of a shooting that left one man wounded in the 600 block of Jonette Avenue in Bradley.

Kankakee became the first municipality to approve a new 3-year agreement with Visit Kankakee County.

When politicians start talking about hybrids, demons, Roswell and secret files, even sensible people begin to look up a little longer at the night sky.

A series of films showcasing the unique qualities of Chicago will be featured in the 8th Annual Chicago Southland International Film Festival at Governors State University this weekend.

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