The 2025 season will kick off soon at Kankakee County Speedway.

Manteno Freedom Party candidate Annette LaMore defeated Manteno Choice Party candidate for mayor.

Wine lovers now can stop at the Mistie Hill Vineyard in Custer Park to try the wines made in the Kankakee River Valley.

A Peotone woman has taken over ownership of Manteno's popular PJ's Ice Cream and she's opening the location this week.

Jeff Keast, currently a trustee and member of the Bourbonnais Citizens Party, defeated People’s Choice Party candidate David Zinanni in the mayoral contest.

Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis collects more than 2 of every 3 votes cast to claim large victory against challenger Genevra Walters.

The Kankakee School Board approved a contract last month with Curriculum Management Solutions, Inc., of Iowa, to complete the district-wide audit of curriculum and instructional practices for a total cost of $130,332.

Ballots cast across Kankakee County decided numerous local contests on Tuesday.

See which candidates won and lost in school board elections throughout Kankakee County, including contested races in Kankakee, Bourbonnais, BBCHS, St. Anne and Manteno school districts.