Froma Harrop: In politics, the witty disarms the nitwits

Columnist Froma Harrop argues that humor beats rage in politics and names Sen. John N. Kennedy, a Republican she often disagrees with, as its best current practitioner.

Quarterfinal trips on the line for 5 remaining area teams: Kankakee County area 2nd-round football previews

The five football teams remaining from the Kankakee County area are getting set for IHSA second-round playoff action Saturday, with trips to next weekend quarterfinals on the line.

Judge orders Bourbonnais man detained for attempted murder after twin brother initially charged

A 28-year-old Bourbonnais man is awaiting trial in jail on attempted murder charges after a judge denied pretrial release Wednesday.

Coal City, Cissna Park girls volleyball teams each fall in sectional semis: Tuesday’s Daily Journal roundup

The Coal City and Cissna Park girls volleyball teams each had their seasons come to an end Tuesday, with the Coalers falling in the IHSA Class 2A Pontiac Sectional semifinals and the Timberwolves falling in the IHSA Class 1A Lexington Sectional semifinals.

Manteno reaches uncharted territory in the Hosselton era after dominant win in Class 2A sectional semifinal

Manteno defeated Victoria Soto 25-6, 25-5 Tuesday night to reach the Class 2A Chicago Christian Sectional final.

Grant Park downs MCC Academy in sectional semis for 20th straight win

The Grant Park girls volleyball team beat MCC Academy in two sets in the IHSA Class 1A Aurora Christian Sectional semifinals Tuesday, the Dragons' 20th win in a row, while Gardner-South Wilmington had its season come to an end with a semifinal loss to Schaumburg Christian.