Jeff Mullinax is the new president of the Bourbonnais Township Park District Board of Commissioners, replacing David Zinanni.

Manteno finally approves remote attendance policy for village trustees.

Bishop McNamara's Malachi Lee, Bradley-Bourbonnais' Lyzale Edmon and Kankakee's George Noble are all headed to boys track and field state next week, with all three schools qualifying multiple relay teams as well. That and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Three-hit days from seniors Aubrie Goudreau and Alyssa Singleton and clutch efforts from freshmen Hannah Stritar and Mady Dye helped Manteno to an 11-6 win over Coal City in Wednesday's Class 2A Manteno Regional semis, highlighted by an eight-run third inning.

Iroquois West's softball team will try and secure its first-ever regional title on Friday after beating Milford/Cissna Park 9-5 in Wednesday's IHSA Class 1A Iroquois West Regional semifinals, rallying for eight runs in the third inning to take control.

It’s not unusual to hear a mother cheering for her son at his college graduation, but for Mireya Leal Resendiz and Ali Salazar, the proud shouts and applause went both ways.

The Secret Food Pantry will distribute free groceries on Thursday, May 21, from 11 a.m. to noon in Bourbonnais.

There are some familiar faces in new roles within the Kankakee Fire Department following recent promotions.

If you spend too much of your life watching the crowd, eventually you stop asking what excites you, what moves you, and what feels true. You stop creating and start performing.

The Pembroke Rodeo is at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 23 and Sunday, May 24.