Sex offender accused of participating in Halloween event at St. Anne church

A registered sex offender was caught by state police participating in a St. Anne church's trunk-or-treat event last week.

Photos: Halloween in Kankakee

Costumed trick-or-treaters took to Kankakee's Riverview Historic District for Halloween frights and delights Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.

Parents don’t need all the answers to talk politics with kids, Extension educator says

Parents can help children make sense of elections by listening first and teaching them to check information and form their own opinions, a University of Illinois Extension educator says.

Manteno dominates second half to beat St. Bede 41-14 in Class 3A first-round game

The Manteno football team pulled away in the second half to beat St. Bede 41-14 in a Class 3A first-round playoff game Friday in Peru.

Bishop McNamara unable to get payback win over Hope Academy, falls 36-13 in first round

The Bishop McNamara football team was unable to get a payback win over Hope Christian in Friday's IHSA Class 3A first-round playoff matchup, falling 36-13 at home just three weeks after losing 42-10 at home to the Eagles in Week 8.

Providence, Broden Mackert wear down Kankakee

Providence used some offensive trickery and a big defensive stand to take control of a Class 5A matchup with Kankakee on Saturday, eventually winning 35-20 to oust Kankakee from the postseason for the second consecutive year.