The Herscher Invite was held Friday, where Wilmington's McKenna Von Tilburg won all four of her events and Tigers seniors like Kelly O'Connor and Jeremy Szepelak ran their final home meets.

Local plastic surgeon elected vice-speaker of the Illinois State Medical Society.

Riverside Healthcare is hosting a free Baby & Beyond Fair on May 2 for expectant parents and families with young children.

Property damage from the March 10 tornado and severe storms is currently estimated at $28.7 million for Kankakee School District 111.

Those seeking one last look at Bradley's longstanding Red Lobster restaurant had better head in that direction as demolition is slated to begin.

Bradley-Bourbonnais' softball team secured its sixth straight SouthWest Suburban Conference win with an 11-1 victory over Stagg, Kankakee softball won another high-scoring Southland Athletic Conference game 24-17 over Bloom and more in Thursday's Daily Journal roundup.

After Bishop McNamara erased a four-run deficit to take a late lead against Hope Academy Thursday, the Eagles responded to tie it in the top of the seventh. In the bottom, Fightin' Irish senior Ian Irps hit the walk-off single that gave the Irish a senior night to remember.

After coming from behind for a home win Tuesday, the Gardner-South Wilmington softball team picked up a 13-8 road win over Clifton Central on Thursday to finish off its fourth River Valley Conference sweep of the season.

Thousands of events across the U.S. on May 1 will call for workers' rights and economic justice, with a local rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse.

Kankakee downtown parking lot, including the Farmers' Market lot, will be getting some needed attention.