The Americo Vespucci Lodge is hosting its 25th annual Sons and Daughters of Italy on Saturday, April 18.

Several Kankakee taxing bodies are participating in an appraisal of St. Mary’s Hospital for the potential collection of tax dollars.

The former treasurer of the Goodrich Elementary School PTO in Woodridge is facing charges that she allegedly stole approximately $13,000 from the organization, prosecutors said

CSL Behring, a biopharma company that employs many in Kankakee County, has donated $100,000 to the Emergency Response Fund of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties to support recovery efforts after the tornado on March 10.

A Kankakee school teacher was fired this week after sending a racist image to other staff members from her school email account.

Local Eagle Scout Alexis McCullough has found another way to honor her dad's memory with her latest fundraising campaign to benefit the American Heart Association.

Kankakee police arrested 24-year-old Nazhai S. Hill, of Kankakee, for allegedly setting a fire that damaged a residence, garage and three vehicles Tuesday.

Kankakee police arrested 24-year-old Nazhai S. Hill, of Kankakee, for allegedly setting a fire that damaged a residence, garage and three vehicles Tuesday.

UpliftedCare Community Grief Center is hosting two free programs in April designed to support families navigating caregiving and grief.

Matthew Schore has been appointed to the Kankakee Community College board of trustees, filling the term of Michael Proctor, who died unexpectedly last month.

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is conducting a comprehensive review of data collected following the tornado that struck Aroma Park on March 10.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced Monday all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) throughout Illinois, commonly called 911 call centers, have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911). ​

Two people on a motorcycle were injured in a crash that shut down a portion of Route 12 near the Illinois and Wisconsin border Sunday afternoon, officials report.

An Addison man was charged Sunday with four counts of aggravated DUI while driving his 22-month-old child in the back seat, prosecutors said

Construction recently started on a Scooter’s Coffee franchise in the 500 block of South Main Street in Bourbonnais, across from Chicago Dough Company and Elite Community Credit Union.

Following extensive damage caused by the tornado and hailstorm on March 10, First American Bank announced it will permanently consolidate the operations of the Kankakee and Bourbonnais branches.

Senate Bill 3019 would ensure the Illinois Finance Authority has the ability to assist first-time farmers with purchasing new equipment and real estate.

The Bourbonnais Elementary School Board approved bids last week for three projects aimed at preventative maintenance around the district.

State Representative Jackie Haas is hosting a Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City of Kankakee Public Works Department Parking Lot.

Join KCC's virtual information session on adjunct teaching opportunities.

Crews of volunteers have been helping to clear fallen trees and other tornado debris in Aroma Park.

Kankakee School Board members reflected on the impact of the March 10 storms and the community's response during a Monday meeting.

Sean Curbow’s journey on Earth may have lasted just 35 years, but his presence will last a lifetime to all he touched, whether for 30 minutes or 30 years.

The night the March 10 tornado hit Aroma Township, officials made two sweeps of the destruction.

Kankakee Community College President Dr. Michael Boyd has been selected as one of just 23 Presidents’ Fellowship participants for 2026 by the Aspen Institute College Excellence Program.

A Mount Prospect teen accused of possessing a firearm and fleeing from police will be detained until at least his next court appearance, prosecutors said

An Aurora man has been sentenced to four years in prison in connection with a 2023 mass shooting near Willowbrook

A Momence man was arrested by Illinois State Police Wednesday after a months-long investigation into alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.

Kankakee High students were back in the building Tuesday after thousands of holes in the roof were patched. Nine roofs will have to be replaced throughout the district due to damage from the March 10 severe storms.

County looking to put number on storm damage for FEMA assistance.

The Will County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday they are searching an area in Mokena after a human skull was found in a field near Oakwood and Townline Tuesday.

Healthcare organization pledges $50,000 to help tornado-affected families in Kankakee County

Work continues on the next new exhibit to Exploration Station at Perry Farm Park in Bradley.

Funeral services and a public viewing and visitation have been set for Maurice Norington, the 65-year-old Aroma Park resident who was the only Illinois fatality from the March 10 tornado.

Kankakee County GIS releases tornado damage aerial imagery for public use.

An Addison man was sentenced to 6½ years in federal prison after pleading guilty to fraudulently obtaining more than $3.3 million in COVID-era small business loans

Kankakee police said they investigated a report of shots fired at approximately 8 p.m. Monday in the 200 block of North Evergreen Avenue.

Aroma Park resident Maurice Norington, who died from injuries suffered during the March 10 tornado, is remembered as a quiet but friendly man who loved his family, horses, and '70s and '80s music.

The Bourbonnais Elementary School Board has appointed Stacey Moore as its new member.

An Oak Forest man accused of strangling to death his estranged wife with a vacuum power cord will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance, prosecutors said

County Board’s Executive Committee gave initial approval for the county to relinquish its jurisdiction of its final stretch of 12000 North Road.

The Kankakee County Planning Department’s Building Division is reminding residents that permits are required before repairing or rebuilding.

The Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office is proud to highlight the success and impact through its volunteer internship program, the Office has welcomed and mentored 119 interns.

Servbank has appointed Pat Martin and Bob Guido as North and South Market Presidents, marking a key leadership milestone following the acquisition of Iroquois Federal Savings and Loan Association.

Improper use of a grill appears to have caused a Wheaton fire that broke out about 4:22 p.m. Friday on the 1000 block of Briarbrook Drive. The blaze left the 30-unit apartment building uninhabitable

A man has been accused of killing his wife, who had an order of protection against him, police say

Kankakee Community College to Host Guest Lecture and Faculty Panel on Robinson Crusoe on March 24 on KCC’s Riverfront campus in Kankakee.

A new tornado siren was installed in the village of Hopkins Park on Thursday morning, a little over a week after an EF-3 tornado touched down in Kankakee County.

As Aroma Park, southern Kankakee and the rest of Kankakee County continue cleanup after last Tuesday's storms, here are some tips on what to do and what to avoid.

A Woodridge man charged with leading police on a high-speed chase Wednesday will remain in jail until at least his next court appearance, prosecutors said