Manteno’s Maddie Gesky earns first team IVCA All-State honors

Manteno's Maddie Gesky was awarded first team IVCA All-State honors this season, with nine additional Kankakee area players earning a second team or honorable mention selection.

Kankakee’s Angel Cruz named to IHSSCA All-State team, 13 others named All-Sectional

Kankakee senior midfielder Angel Cruz earned IHSSCA All-State honors as 13 of the area's soccer stars made the All-Sectional teams.

‘I still want to get out there and teach’: Kankakee County Coroner touts the importance of overdose prevention

Kankakee County Coroner Bob Gessner shared drug prevention and Narcan tips Thursday at the Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee, highlighting his continuing efforts with drug prevention awareness.

Kankakee police cite 12 speeders, 7 for seat belts in fall crackdown

Kankakee police wrote speeding, seat belt and insurance citations during a fall traffic campaign.

Nine Kankakee County-area football players earn IHSFCA All-State honors

As the IHSA playoffs continue into the later stages, the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association announced its 2026 All-State honorees which featured nine Kankakee area players and nine more honorable mentions.

Bradley-Bourbonnais girls wrestling hosts 7-team BBCHS Scramble as teams gain early-season experience

The Bradley-Bourbonnais girls wrestling team hosted the BBCHS Scramble on Wednesday, with Clifton Central/Iroquois West and Streator among the seven teams getting important early-season experience under their belts.