Work continues as crews pour the approaches to the new Interstate 57 bridges over Grinnell Road and a railroad north of the Illinois 17 interchange in Kankakee. The $23.6 million project wraps up by the end of the year!

At Monday's Bradley Village Board meeting, trustees OK'd a $149,000 expense to hire Sauk City, Wis.-based designer Ramaker to further develop cost and revenue projections for the proposed 2-acre indoor water park. daily-journal.com/ne…

🎉 Join us in welcoming Officer Travis Peach to the Kankakee Police Department family! Sworn in by City Clerk Stacy Gall today, Officer Peach brings dedication and commitment to serving our community. Here's to a safer and brighter future together! 👮‍♂️🚔 #kankakeepd

On April 17, a ballot placement lottery was held at the Iroquois County administrative building. Democrats won the ballot placement lottery and will appear first on the ballot in November. Republicans will appear second on the ballot. daily-journal.com/ne…

And the shows keep on coming. July 27. Merchant Street Music Fest in Kankakee. Be there.

BOURBONNAIS — Boston Brooks, a former Olivet Nazarene University student arrested by Urbana police earlier this week, was released from custody following his initial court appearance Wednesday in Champaign County Court. daily-journal.com/ne…

The Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group and local law enforcement will collect unused and expired prescription drugs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 27 at Northfield Square Mall for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

On Monday, the varsity men’s tennis team defeated Kankakee, 4-1, in nonconference play, as Head Coach Scott Bodnar earned his 400th career varsity victory! Bodnar was recently inducted into the East Suburban Catholic Hall of Fame. Congratulations, Mr. Bodnar! #CelebrateMarian

Happy Thank you Thursday, Kankakee! 🎉 Today we celebrate YOU, our amazing community that makes our city a vibrant and welcoming place to call home. We are grateful for your continued support and dedication. Cheers to you all! #ThankYouThursday #CityofKankakee #CommunityLove❤️🌟 pic.twitter.com/6aro…

Manteno, much like other Kankakee County municipalities, is bracing for a potential loss of the 1% grocery tax as part of its operating budget. Fortunately, Manteno is ending fiscal year 2024 with an $11.5 million in its general fund balance. daily-journal.com/ne…

The University of Illinois Extension Offices of Grundy, Kankakee and Will Counties are hosting bass fishing club leadership training courses starting at 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 at 4004 N. Division St. in Morris. www.shawlocal.com/mo…

Kays win game one of the 3 game series vs Bloom 10-7. Kays battle back from a 7-3 deficit to earn the victory. Trey Blanchette had 3 hits on the day. TJ Prude gets the slugger award for 2 hits , including a double . Byron Wills earns the victory on the mound and hard hat.

I was saddened to read of the death of my friend, Bob Miller. Bob was well known as the founding President & CEO of Riverside, but his reach was much broader than that. He changed our community for the better & I am grateful to have known him. obituaries.daily-jou…

Yesterday, our community came together in unity and strength to walk against gun violence. With hearts full of hope and determination, we joined hands with Kankakee Forgives, Kankakee United, Duane Dean, and Illinois Coalition for Community Services to make our streets safer.

The Bourbonnais Township Park District Board of Commissioners voted on the new names for the two alpacas at Perry Farm Park during Monday’s meeting. The alpacas are currently named Eeyore and Poppy. daily-journal.com/ne…

Wolves are on the road today at Kankakee for a 3:00 first pitch