The United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties has provided an updated list of all food pantries in the region, accurate as of June 5, 2026.

Wright in Kankakee has named Bill Buck of Bourbonnais as its new executive director.

Kankakee Community College is hosting a free two-hour campus exploration day on July 8 for prospective students to tour facilities, learn about 40 academic programs, and get information about financial aid and enrollment.

Nearly $4 million in contracts for renovation work on the 114-year-old Kankakee County Courthouse were unanimously approved Tuesday.

Due to a shift in leadership of the Kankakee Planning Board a new chairman has been appointed.

Sixteen girls basketball teams from across the area gathered for the Braidwood Shootout hosted by Reed-Custer on Tuesday, playing four games apiece to gain some valuable in-game experience this summer.

Riverside Medical Center has earned a spot on a national list of 100 outstanding community hospitals, recognized for quality care, patient safety, and commitment to the communities it serves.

The Kankakee School Board on Monday voted to table the hire of an interim athletic director to fill the shoes of District 111’s outgoing director Ronnie Wilcox.

In this week's column, Toby Moore writes no job is unimportant and all jobs can teach valuable lessons - just ask NIVIDA founding partner Jensen Huang.

The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra is hosting an Independence Day celebration Saturday, July 4, featuring three live music performances, food vendors, and a 25-minute fireworks show, with admission at $20 per carload.