A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

Jacinta Green, MD, of Kankakee, IL, earns Medical Board Certification

Coal City Superintendent Chris Spencer has a new contract after the school board approved it last Tuesday, and it pays him $183,327 with a 6% raise each year over the next five years.

This week's announcement of Mattel, Inc., joining Bradley's development of an indoor waterpark in the area of Interstate 57 and Northfield Square mall has the region thinking of its impact.

The Kankakee School Board heard a report Monday on the District 111 curriculum audit completed by Curriculum Management Solutions, Inc.

KVPD Announces Holiday Events to Celebrate the Season in Kankakee

Coal City’s Kriskindle Market and Village Tree Lighting got rescheduled after nearly 10 inches of snow blanketed Grundy County last Saturday, so the event has been rescheduled from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14 at Campbell Park.

The Coal City Unit 1 Board of Education approved a $34,901,092 tax levy on Wednesday in anticipation of additional revenue related to the GE-Hitachi spent nuclear fuel property.

The River Valley Choral Ensemble, led by Bonnie Brewer, will serve as special guests for the concert, which will include audience participation and sing-alongs. Admission is free, but donations are gratefully accepted.