Kankakee City Council approves purchase of new sewer services dump truck

Kankakee is replacing its 21-year-old "work horse" dump truck used by the city's sewer services department at a cost of $102,000.

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.

Photos: Grant Park, Gardner-South Wilmington in Class 1A Sectional semifinals, girls volleyball

Grant Park advances, Gardner-South Wilmington falls in the Class 1A Aurora Christian Sectional semifinals Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026.

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.

Incumbent Hendrickson retains seat in Kankakee County Clerk race

Incumbent Kankakee County Clerk Dan Hendrickson wins a third term.