District 111 school board member cited by state for improper pay

Kankakee school board member Tracy Verrett was recently cited by state for improper pay connected to her employment at Shapiro Developmental Center.

Mattel waterpark kickoff event set; second construction pact awarded

Bradley to hold construction kick-off party for planned $100 million indoor water park Dec. 8.

Kankakee, Bishop McNamara set for 1st-round home games: Daily Journal IHSA, 8-man football playoff previews

After taking opening-round byes, Kankakee and Bishop McNamara are set for pivotal hoe games in the first round, with Kankakee hosting Providence Catholic and Bishop McNamara hosting Hope Academy, and more in the Kankakee County area IHSA and 8-man football playoff preview.

Bourbonnais Township Park District celebrates 40th anniversary with free Exploration Station admissions

The Bourbonnais Township Park District is celebrating its 40th anniversary Friday, Nov. 6.

New Lenox woman charged with damaging cars fleeing from police after fight with boyfriend’s sister

A 19-year-old New Lenox woman is facing aggravated battery and fleeing officer charges after an altercation with her boyfriend and his juvenile sister occurred in Bourbonnais Oct. 21.

Toby Moore: Exploring the spooky legacy of a man who defied time

Was an infamous European count possibly a vampire, or just a spooky legend passed down generationally?