In a highly unusual circumstance, Kankakee County had better news in April on the jobless front than the state of Illinois. While the unemployment rate returned to normal patterns in May, the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County is hopeful the dip is a good sign.

Del Monte Foods, a mainstay in the canned fruits and vegetable aisles in U.S. grocery stores, and with a production operation in Kankakee, has filed for bankruptcy.

Prime Healthcare, the new owners of St. Mary's - Kankakee, said the hospital's pulmonology service continue, despite recent rumors to the contrary.

Momence's Johnsonville Foods informs employees Monday morning the plant is closing, effective immediately, eliminating 274 jobs.

While the Patriot Hyundai has established its temporary home in Bourbonnais, construction of its new home in Bradley should begin later this year.

Charging that Prime Healthcare breached its promise when it presented its case to acquire Ascension hospitals in Illinois, including St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee County State's Attorney Jim Rowe is asking for a state investigation.

A small group of Saint Mary's Hospital patients, staff and a doctor participated in a protest rally Saturday regarding the pending cutback of labor and delivery services at the Kankakee hospital.

Only moments after taking his mayoral oath of office, Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis laid out lofty goals for his second term.

The Momence restaurant, Pizza Stone, will soon be closing.