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The transformation of a former downtown Kankakee funeral home into an apartment development is set to being.

Navy veteran and author Omeakio Tucker discusses her new book on faith and professional integrity at the Kankakee Public Library on May 29th — free and open to the public.

One of Kankakee’s biggest running traditions is approaching with the looming Memorial Day holiday.

YMCA, Illinois Extension team up to open Kankakee food pantry

Kankakee Mayor Chris Curts and his wife, Lori, had an encounter with the world's most influential figure.

The Beecher softball team got a one-hitter from Taylor Norkus in its regular season finale Saturday, downing Lemont 3-1 to finish off the first undefeated regular season (29-0) for the program since 2006, and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

Eric Rainbolt netted three RBIs on a home run and double and finished the game on the mound in relief of Jack Haley, who worked into the sixth inning of Bradley-Bourbonnais' 8-3 win at Manteno Saturday.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek writes about how a certain cliff hanger movie and its star can teach us about surviving the moment.

Richard Schiltz, who has led Riverside Healthcare's finance department for 15 years, moves into the top financial role after the retirement of a 30-year veteran.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into Illinois school districts’ policies and curricula related to gender identity and sexuality includes one district in Kankakee County.

The Bradley-Bourbonnais softball team wrapped its regular season with a 15-5 win over Stagg in SouthWest Suburban Conference play, giving the Boilermakers their most conference wins in a season since 2019, and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup.

FBI Special Agent Ryan Presley reminded the law enforcement officers who attended Thursday’s memorial service why they serve their communities.

The Bradley-Bourbonnais baseball team will host a regional on its bid for a third straight plaque. Look at that and more in the Daily Journal's baseball regional preview.

Municipal Bank has hired Lori Keigher as Vice President, bringing more than 30 years of banking and lending experience to the organization.

The Kankakee Valley Park District Board of Commissioners has a vacancy and is looking for qualified residents to fill it.

Kankakee's Dominic White split the Southland high jump title and was joined by Kymani Billings, Phillip Turner and George Noble on the winning 4x100 relay team. At the SWSC meet, Bradley-Bourbonnais' Lyzale Edmon won the 200. That and more in Thursday's Daily Journal roundup.

Beecher won its River Valley Conference finale 13-5 over host Momence on Thursday, locking up second place in the conference standings and winning for the 13th time in the last 14 games.

The Daily Journal has dedicated its May 14 edition to those everyday people who uplift, inspire and lead by example in their communities, workplaces and families.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School will be adjusting materials and reducing some features from its facilities project after construction bids came in about $16 million over budget.

Kankakee cross country coach Rich Olmstead and soccer coach Vincent Mkhwanazi, though not originally from the Kankakee area, have seen the community they love and now call home come together in an inspiring way following March's devastating tornado.

A bar owner who opened her doors during a tornado. A veteran turned trauma therapist. A paraeducator who said she’d never leave her kids. Meet the Kankakee Daily Journal’s 2026 Everyday Heroes, nominated by our readers

The Aroma Park Fire Protection District was put to test after the March 10 tornado that tore through the small Kankakee County community, as this storm hit so close to home for them and their families. Yet the department of 25 personnel, including both part-time and paid on-call.

Whether it is doing his job as a lieutenant with the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, or as a coach of a traveling baseball team, Russell Belcher is well versed in team work.

In the days following the March 10 tornado in Kankakee County, the Grace Christian Academy teacher discovered she was capable of more than she knew; that teacher was Christine Johnson.