Kankakee Mayor Chris Curts and his wife, Lori, had an encounter with the world's most influential figure.

The Beecher softball team got a one-hitter from Taylor Norkus in its regular season finale Saturday, downing Lemont 3-1 to finish off the first undefeated regular season (29-0) for the program since 2006, and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

Eric Rainbolt netted three RBIs on a home run and double and finished the game on the mound in relief of Jack Haley, who worked into the sixth inning of Bradley-Bourbonnais' 8-3 win at Manteno Saturday.

In this week's column, Dennis Marek writes about how a certain cliff hanger movie and its star can teach us about surviving the moment.

Richard Schiltz, who has led Riverside Healthcare's finance department for 15 years, moves into the top financial role after the retirement of a 30-year veteran.

A list of recent births at Riverside Medical Center.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into Illinois school districts’ policies and curricula related to gender identity and sexuality includes one district in Kankakee County.

The Bradley-Bourbonnais softball team wrapped its regular season with a 15-5 win over Stagg in SouthWest Suburban Conference play, giving the Boilermakers their most conference wins in a season since 2019, and more in Friday's Daily Journal roundup.

FBI Special Agent Ryan Presley reminded the law enforcement officers who attended Thursday’s memorial service why they serve their communities.

The Bradley-Bourbonnais baseball team will host a regional on its bid for a third straight plaque. Look at that and more in the Daily Journal's baseball regional preview.