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Herscher native Mike Janssen looks forward after WGN TV layoff.

Manteno's winningest season in program history came to an end Thursday with a heartbreaking, 46-44 loss to Pontiac in the IHSA Class 2A Pontiac Sectional championship, ending the Panthers' season at 27-7 just short of their first sectional title.

The Kankakee County Sheriff's Office said drivers should avoid Interstate 57 south of Kankakee Thursday morning due to a rolled semi.

Kankakee County Recorder Lori Gadbois would like to inform residents that the office has received phone calls and in-person visits from concerned residents about solicitations circulating throughout the county.

What better way for Easy Street Theater to celebrate its 20th season than doubling down on its latest production.

Bradley-Bourbonnais seniors Derek Otero and Calvin Kohl and Elmhurst resident Katie O'Neil, a 2018 York graduate, were the delegates from Special Olympics Illinois that met with members of congress and the senate for Special Olympics in Capitol Hill earlier this month.

Bradley-Bourbonnais seniors Derek Otero and Calvin Kohl and Elmhurst resident Katie O'Neil, a 2018 York graduate, were the delegates from Special Olympics Illinois that met with members of congress and the senate for Special Olympics in Capitol Hill earlier this month.

Wilmington beat Bridgeview 84-55 and St. Anne beat Bowen 71-58 in regional semifinal action, with both teams advancing to regional title games on their home floors, and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Bishop McNamara will play for its second straight regional title Friday after beating Herscher 71-42 in Wednesday's IHSA Class 2A Herscher Regional semifinal.

Morris traded a handful of lead changes and four first-quarter ties with Kankakee, but the Kays proved too much to handle in a 25-point decision in the IHSA Class 3A Geneseo Regional semifinals on Wednesday.

The second attempt to hold Xandria Harris’ trial regarding her role in the 2021 murder of a Bradley police sergeant was delayed Wednesday.

The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival committee is now accepting applications until April 30 for their 2026 Scholarships.

Riverside Healthcare opened a new Immediate Care location in Bourbonnais, offering walk-in and scheduled appointments for urgent care and occupational health services.

Kankakee native Carla Wills returned to her hometown to show appreciation for a neighbor's kindness paid 40 years ago.

In this week's column, Toby Moore writes the only way to change is to think of tomorrow, rather than yesterday.

Attorneys in the Xandria Harris trial continue to put together a jury.

Cissna Park had its season come to an end with a 54-35 loss to Heyworth in the IHSA Class 1A Iroquois Sectional, finishing 26-3 and seeing a four-year run with an 111-23 record come to an end.

The Fightin' Irish trailed 12-2 after the first quarter of Tuesday's Class 2A Pontiac Sectional semifinal against the host Indians, a deficit that proved to be too large to come back from in a 46-32 loss.

Emily Horath and Maddy Gesky combined for 37 points, and Manteno's defense forced 23 St. Joseph-Ogden turnovers as the Panthers topped the Spartans 44-23 in Tuesday's IHSA Class 2A Pontiac Sectional semifinal.

The Bradley administration is undeterred regarding its latest court rejection regarding its legal fight with Kankakee

Enjoy The Bard Among the Bark from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays, March 1-April 30, at Plum Creek Nature Center:

After five years of racing at Kankakee County Speedway, and a lifetime of attending races, Evan Eckhoff has become the speedway's new promoter with the goal of keeping local racing alive for the Kankakee-area racing community.

The Beecher, Gardner-South Wilmington and Cissna Park boys basketball teams all opened up the postseason with wins in their regional quarterfinals games and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

Herscher opened up the postseason with a 56-51 win over Reed-Custer on Monday, advancing to play on its home floor in Wednesday's IHSA Class 2A Herscher Regional semifinals against Bishop McNamara.

Clifton Central forced 20 Milford turnovers to power a 59-32 in the quarterfinals of the Class 1A Hoopeston Regional.