Reed-Custer, Peotone boys soccer advance to play each other for regional title: Monday’s Daily Journal roundup

The boys soccer teams for Reed-Custer and Peotone advanced to face each other in the IHSA Class 1A Reed-Custer Regional championship, with Reed-Custer beating Englewood STEM 7-0 in the semis and Peotone beating Carver 6-0, and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

Daily Journal Athlete of the Week: Peotone’s Nick Cronin

After leading a prolific Peotone rushing attack to a Week 8 win over rival Manteno, Blue Devil football player Nick Cronin was named the Daily Journal Athlete of the Week for the week of Oct. 5 through Oct. 11.

Kankakee man facing charges after firing gun outside apartment

Kankakee man facing charges after firing gun outside apartment

Grant Park claims RVC Tournament title with win over Gardner-South Wilmington

The Grant Park girls volleyball team won the River Valley Conference Tournament championship Monday in straight sets over Gardner-South Wilmington, extending its winning streak to 15 consecutive games with the postseason just a week away.

Parker Fouts’ goal sends Bradley-Bourbonnais to regional final with win over Mahomet-Seymour

Parker Fouts found his moment and delivered as Bradley-Bourbonnais kicked off postseason play Monday night with a much-needed Class 2A regional semifinal win over Mahomet-Seymour 1-0.

St. Mary’s Hospital named to the state honor roll for antibiotic use

St. Mary's Hospital has been named to the Illinois Department of Public Health's Gold-Level Honor Roll for meeting all six federal priority elements for using antibiotics correctly, a mark fewer than 10 percent of Illinois hospitals have reached, according to the hospital.