In this week's column, Dennis Marek talks about the so-called Karina's Law, which works to close some dangerous holes within the heavily-debated SAFE-T Act.

A Kankakee man agreed to plead guilty but mentally ill for the November 2021 murder of his mother, 46-year-old Tomina D. Green.

Some of the biggest names in the world of dirt track racing will face off at the Kankakee County Speedway on Monday, as the “Hell Tour” makes its 36th visit to Kankakee for the DIRTcar Summer Nationals event. No racing will take place Friday, July 3.

Baited hooks will soon be cast into the Kankakee River by generations of anglers hoping to reel in prizes as the 43rd annual Kankakee River Fishing Derby begins Friday.

St. Mary's Hospital has earned five national safety and quality recognitions in its new CEO Patrick Kerrwood's first six months, reflecting the hospital's commitment to patient care and community health in Kankakee.

Citing the number of severe Illinois storms, including the March 10 Kankakee County tornado, Gov. Pritzker officially declared a disaster proclamation.

While Kankakee and Bishop McNamara are starting fairly fresh after all-time great boys basketball seasons behind senior-heavy lineups last winter, Bradley-Bourbonnais has spent the summer with plenty of familiarity from last year's young roster.

In this week's column, Toby Moore writes that America is far from perfect, but never should freedom be taken for granted.

No price tag can be placed on peace, tranquility or independence. That sentiment was echoed by the Citadel of Bourbonnais staff and volunteers as they unveiled the newly-beautified courtyard, now the Serenity Garden, to their residents last week.

Scammers are calling Kankakee County residents, claiming to be law enforcement and demanding $1,000 for missed jury duty—but the Sheriff's Office says it never calls to demand payment.