Bradley police, with assistance from other local agencies, investigated an April 17 incident at a carnival located in the 1600 block of North Bradley Boulevard.

The Village of Bourbonnais is returning two community-driven initiatives in celebration of Earth Day: Vera Amiano’s Garden at Jordan Park and the Weed Warriors volunteer program at The Grove.

A Kankakee woman was arrested Thursday by Bradley police who had responded to a fight involving approximately 15 people in the area of the 200 block of West Broadway Street.

The River Valley Wind Ensemble will perform a free spring concert on Sunday, May 3, at 4 p.m. at Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Auditorium.

The National Weather Service in Chicago earlier this week confirmed a second tornado touched in Iroquois County on April 17, earning an EF-2 rating.

Allie Werner of Peotone, Illinois was recently awarded the William Ahrens Scholarship by the Township Officials of Illinois.

The County of Kankakee is offering boaters a free safety inspection — no fines, no hassle — to get their vessels ready for the upcoming season.

A man who shot a woman in the head in a Roselle restaurant in 2022 was sentenced Wednesday to 45 in prison, prosecutors said.

This week, union workers across Illinois are launching a public awareness campaign to remind drivers that slowing down in work zones isn’t just about safety — it’s about saving lives.

Riverside Healthcare has earned a Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health for the fifth consecutive year, a recognition given to fewer than two in five employers nationwide.

The Downers Grove Park District is bringing the magic of the Hundred Acre Wood to the community in 2026 with a yearlong “Winnie the Pooh in Downers Grove” experience designed for families, children and fans of all ages

One hundred thirty volunteers across Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties contributed nearly $354,000 in value to Illinois Extension programs last year, mentoring youth, answering gardening questions, and restoring local habitats.

Manteno property tax rebate not included in FY27 budget, but it can be amended.

The Kankakee County outdoor tornado alerting system will be tested Wednesday, according to KanComm 911 telecommunications for Kankakee County.

Nine people were displaced following a fire in a four-unit apartment in a building in the 1100 block of East Court Street on Tuesday.

The Illinois attorney general’s office won’t pursue criminal charges in connection with concerns regarding no-bid contracts through the DuPage County clerk’s office.

The fire pits located at The Grove were a bit of a hot topic at Monday’s meeting of the Bourbonnais trustees.

The city of Wheaton has introduced its new Blue Envelope Program to help make interactions with law enforcement calmer, clearer and more supportive for individuals on the autism spectrum or with special needs.

Attorneys representing Prime Healthcare, the company that owns St. Mary’s Hospital in Kankakee, filed a motion asking for sanctions against Kankakee County State’s Attorney's office.

H.O.M.E. DuPage will hold its annual fundraiser April 28 in Naperville

The York Township Highway Department recently launched the York Township Roads App, a new tool designed to make it simple for residents to report concerns and request assistance.

Celebrate Earth Week in Glen Ellyn with a variety of fun and educational activities for all ages. Registration is required for all events at gepark.org/register

The community is invited to attend Lyons Township High School’s Incubatoredu Final Pitch Night on May 11 at North Campus Reber Center, where student entrepreneurs will present their original business ventures after a year of hands-on development

Lyons Township High School has released its April North Campus Students of the Month

The music of Elvis Presley comes to life as “All Shook Up” hits the stage at Glenbard South High School April 23-25.

The Glen Ellyn Park District’s Touch-A-Truck event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon May 2 at Maryknoll Park, 845 Pershing Ave.

Illinois State Police investigated an incident Monday involving a pedestrian and semi-tractor trailer on Interstate 57 in Kankakee County.

The Lombard Historical Society is preparing to launch the Historic Downtown Lombard App, a new digital resource designed to help residents and visitors explore the history and vibrant activity of downtown Lombard.

The food of the Civil War era, North and South, is the topic of a free presentation May 17 at the Butterfield Court Living Senior Living facility of Riverside Health Care.

Experienced banking leader to oversee commercial lending strategy and business partnerships

The Bradley Elementary District 61 School Board approved a teachers contract Thursday with salary increases totaling 14% over three years.

New provider now accepting patients at Frankfort Campus

Riverside Healthcare has been strategically allocating capital spending toward PET/CT scanners, which use noninvasive imaging to detect a range of conditions.

The Downers Grove Village Council has taken a step in creating a public art program, tentatively hiring a firm to oversee the process

Donnie Daugherty is in the process of creating a deck of playing cards featuring artwork of Kankakee County professional athletes.

The Kankakee County Board approved salaries for clerk, treasure, sheriff and board chairman, but not all accepted the pay increase.

Since 2016, the volunteer-driven organization has been providing medical and therapeutic services to the uninsured and underinsured residents of Kankakee County and surrounding areas.

Free household items, clothing, and supplies available Saturday for families affected by the March storms

Julius Burkes, the man accused of killing Momence bar owner Courtney M. Drysdale, was indicted April 8 by a federal grand jury in the U.S. Central District of Illinois.

Manteno motorcycle event raises funds for the American Cancer Society in farewell ride

The final version of Manteno's Fiscal Year 2026-27 budget - which will not include a property tax rebate - will be finalized and voted on at Monday's village board meeting, with a public hearing to precede at 6 p.m.

While Mistie Hill’s origins stretch back to 2008, the local winery’s metamorphosis into its current form as a customer-facing shop is more recent. Initially, the Strylowskis planned on selling their wine wholesale, but they eventually pivoted.

Accused killer Julius Burkes had his case moved to the federal level Thursday in Kankakee County Court.

Flexible amenity areas are coming to Downers Grove now that the Village Council has approved a contract for their construction of in the downtown area

A 22-year-old Watseka man has been charged with killing his one-month-old son.

Merchant Street MusicFest is offering free music lessons through its 2026 Music Education Scholarship program.

The sound of roaring engines will fill the air in south Kankakee this Friday as the Kankakee County Speedway hosts the opening night of 2026. New track promoter Evan Eckhoff had a couple of things on his mind as his inaugural season approaches.

A fire broke out in an attached garage near Richmond.

Kankakee School District is eliminating or not filling 74 positions for the 2026-27 school year to address its budget deficit. A job fair will be held this Saturday for staff members affected by the reduction in force.

The Glen Ellyn Park District is offering preseason discounts on Sunset Pool memberships for both residents and nonresidents through April 30