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The driver of a passenger vehicle was killed when it collided with a Manhattan School District bus carrying students Thursday morning in southeastern Will County.

In this weekend’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster check out a list of local events to keep you busy while awaiting warmer weather and sunshine.

Wright in Kankakee hosts its very first Decades Trivia Night from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday, February 13.

Economic Alliance gave its annual presentation to the Kankakee County Board

Manteno got a pair of double-double efforts to take down Seneca, Cissna Park's Addison Lucht exploded for 25 points against Chrisman, the Iroquois West boys earned their first win and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement Program School Honor Roll and has improved its status this year from Bronze to Silver.

Winter weather forced road closures on Interstate 57, US Route 45 and Illinois Route 17.

The Kankakee School Board passed a resolution finalizing the closure of Edison Primary School and approved contracts for asbestos abatement in the most damaged areas of the building on Monday.

Toby Moore shares his perspective after watching talks from sales coach Brian Tracy and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Kankakee police arrested a Bourbonnais woman on the charge of forgery following a six-month investigation.

After calling the fields at Slater Park home for more than 50 years, Bradley-Bourbonnais Little League will now play its games at Bradley's 315 Sports Park.

Five Kankakee players scored in double figures as the Kays picked up a 59-51 Southland Athletic Conference win over Rich Township and more in Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup.

St. Anne held on for a 52-45 home win over Gardner-South Wilmington Tuesday night in a battle between teams that were unbeaten in River Valley Conference play – a win that put the Cardinals in the driver's seat for a conference title.

In the second year of the reignited nonconference local rivalry, Bishop McNamara started hot and stayed hot in a commanding performance at Manteno on Tuesday.

A prime retail development site in Bradley will soon be the home for collection of new food and coffee businesses.

Explore KCC Day to be held Feb. 16 at KCC’s Riverfront Campus

Food Pantry’s next mobile drive-through pantry is Thursday, January 15, from 11:00 a.m. to noon, in Bourbonnais.

Patrick Kerrwood was welcomed as St. Mary’s Hospital New Chief Executive

Nearly 100 Kankakee County residents gathered on a cold Sunday early afternoon at a rally aimed at reigning in what many believe is an overreach by federal law enforcement regarding immigration.

Reed-Custer's Alyssa Wollenzien recorded 23 points, eight rebounds and seven steals to help lead the Comets to a 50-43 win on the road against Illinois Central Eight Conference opponent Coal City on Monday.

Grant Park held Illinois Lutheran to just two points in girls hoops, Momence scored a one-point win over Gardner-South Wilmington and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

The long-vacant TTC of Illinois building in the Shoppes at Meadowview complex is set for demolition.

Kankakee County Treasurer Nick Africano’s civil motion against the city of Kankakee was dismissed Friday regarding body camera footage from a Dec. 3 incident involving Kankakee police.

Manteno police arrested a Chicago man on alleged weapons charges last week.

The Iroquois Federal Foundation awards grants to nonprofits working in affordable housing, education, health and human services, youth programs, and general community improvement.