40th District Senator Patrick Joyce, D-Essex, is urging park districts and municipalities in his district, which includes Kankakee County and portions of Grundy County, to apply for the Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant.

The hour-long events pair informal conversation with expert education. A Riverside provider gives a brief presentation on a health topic, then takes questions from attendees.

The Kankakee Valley Park District is bringing island vibes to Splash Valley Aquatic Park on Saturday, July 18.

One person was transported to a Kankakee hospital for minor smoke inhalation following a fire in the 900 block of North Cleveland Avenue Monday.

Limestone couple exchange wedding vows during Herscher’s 50th annual Corn Bowl on Friday, July 10, 2026.

Fresh-roasted sweet corn and fireworks will fill downtown Herscher on Friday, July 10, as the 50th annual Corn Bowl returns.

Grant Park has dedicated a refurbished and renovated Hilgert Park.

A guided half-day bus tour through Essex and Herscher showcasing local museums, historic homes, public art and landmarks—with lunch included for $25—is set to roll out Saturday, July 18.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The 5th Annual Teen Talent Takeover, hosted by the Collaborative Initiative to Revive Kankakee Arts (CIRKA), will feature young performers ages 12 to 20 on July 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. at The CIRKA Building, 183 N. Schuyler Ave., in downtown Kankakee.