An Indian cuisine restaurant is set for Kankakee County.

The former Heinz Pet Food production site in north Kankakee has been purchased by a Milwaukee real estate firm.

After a few years of near starts, it appears both the developments for the QuikTrip fuel station and the Kankakee conference center are about to begin.

A La Salle County judge has been appointed to a domestic battery case against attorney Chuck Bretz. A defense motion has been filed for a protective order on sensitive materials in the case.

In this week’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster reflects on the comedic genius of Catherine O'Hara, who passed away recently at the age of 71.

This ordinance would clarify that village-owned property should not be used for civil immigration enforcement activities.

Bradley-Bourbonnais claimed the All-Area title during the girls bowling meet with Kankakee, Bishop McNamara and Peotone on Wednesday, Feb. 4, 2026, at Brookmont Bowling Center.

At Monday’s Manteno Village Board meeting trustees voted 3-2 to deny the request for a liquor license that also included a gaming provision.

Recent expansion plans at Kankakee's Aqua Illinois plant have raised concerns among residential neighbors.

Zonta Party Gras will be held Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Kankakee Knights of Columbus Hall.

According to Kankakee County Sheriff’s police, 47-year-old Julius E. Burkes Jr. was apprehended in the 6400 block of Rhode Island Avenue, in Hammond, Indiana, as he was exiting his residence.

On Tuesday, Kankakee County Sheriff’s Police released photos of a person of interest in the homicide of 30-year-old Courtney M. Drysdale.

Reed-Custer earned a 45-42 upset victory over Manteno on Monday, Feb. 2, 2026.

Kankakee County sheriff’s police and the Kankakee County Coroner’s office are investigating a homicide that occurred at a bar at the Illinois/Indiana state line.

A former Clifton Central High School agriculture teacher has been sentenced to 25 years in prison

Bourbonnais Police Chief Dave Morefield swore in the department’s 28th officer during Monday’s village board meeting.

Applause and encouragement filled the gymnasium at Bishop McNamara as River Valley Special Rec hosted Lincolnway Special Recreation Association for their final basketball games of the season on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026.

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The second, and more intense, environmental study of a nearly 12-acre parcel in Bradley is nearing its start.

The new Bradley village clerk took the oath of office on Monday.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The Life and Legacy of the Rev. William H. Copeland Jr. exhibit will open Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Kankakee County Museum.

The Amazon driver who crashed his delivery vehicle near BBCHS has died, the Kankakee County Coroner office reported.

Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe announced that Robert Reardanz, Jr., 41, of Kankakee, was found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in relation to a May 2025 road rage incident.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek wonders at what cost will someone pay for the code-breaking solution?

Wilmington emerged victorious over Herscher with a 52-50 win in the Illinois Central Eight Conference battle on Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026.

Whether it was leading a Scout troop, helping with the annual Chocolate Tour or persuading state and federal officials to add an interchange on Interstate 57, Paul Schore did it for the community.

Bradley police investigated a single-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday afternoon on West North Street near Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School.

The Kankakee County Homeless Task Force is pushing for emergency options for warming those without shelter as brutal cold hits Kankakee County.

In this week’s “A Taylor-Made Life,” Taylor Leddin-McMaster reflects on memories of her peers from her past while celebrating their accomplishments as they have all grown together.

For their continued dedication to helping foster children and families, The Daily Journal recognizes the women behind Georgie’s Closet as our 2025 Female Citizens of the Year.

Peotone fought back for a 64-52 victory over Beecher on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026.

An industrial processing issues resulted last week in an explosion of soap bubbled along and onto Kennedy Drive in Kankakee.

A Kankakee County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Joliet mayor who claims he was the victim of a conspiracy in 2020 to subject him to criminal charges.

The Kankakee County sheriff and a Will County lawmaker would like to see all felony charges against defendants qualify them for detention under the SAFE-T Act.

A dedicated group of volunteers have kept Langham Island alive and vibrant for more than a decade. It's resulted in the resurgence of rare plants to the unique island on the Kankakee River.

Morris came back for a 56-48 win over Kankakee on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026.

Illinois State Police Troop 5 is currently on the scene of a two-vehicle crash on Interstate 57 northbound at the 309 mile marker.

For the second time this month, Will County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man and woman from Bourbonnais in regards to the closed Balmoral Park horseracing facility.

After extensive discussion in executive session, the Land Bank decided to list the property at 217 E. Court St. at $99,900.

Bishop McNamara ran away with a 67-27 victory over Chicago Christian on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.

While three Illinois GOP candidates varied on how to reclaim the state capital, they agreed the Republican Party must unite after the March 17 primary.

The combination of severe cold, blowing snow and slick roads has caused schools around Kankakee County to either close or use e-learning days on Monday.

An electrical fire Saturday afternoon on Kankakee’s northside left several tenants of an apartment building displaced.

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Bourbonnais resident Trenton Harrison has been mistaken for Bears star quarterback Caleb Williams.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek writes that while the Chicago Bears ultimately came up short last week, the football game gave proof for the reasons we watch - and enjoy.

The Kankakee Police Department is now at its full complement of officers following its latest staff additions.

Kankakee County Circuit Judge Kathy Bradshaw-Elliott ruled TV cameras will not be allowed to broadcast live in the courtroom during the trial for Xandria Harris.

Several lawmakers from Illinois vowed to oppose a spending bill for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that nevertheless passed on Thursday with a 220-207 vote in the House.