The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security is conducting a comprehensive review of data collected following the tornado that struck Aroma Park on March 10.

Reed-Custer softball came out on top of a wild one with Herscher, all three city softball teams earned wins and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

The Illinois State Police (ISP) announced Monday all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) throughout Illinois, commonly called 911 call centers, have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911). ​

Wilmington opened up Illinois Central Eight conference play with a 13-1 road win over Coal City on Monday, the Wildcats' fourth straight win by a combined scored of 62-3.

Construction recently started on a Scooter’s Coffee franchise in the 500 block of South Main Street in Bourbonnais, across from Chicago Dough Company and Elite Community Credit Union.

Following extensive damage caused by the tornado and hailstorm on March 10, First American Bank announced it will permanently consolidate the operations of the Kankakee and Bourbonnais branches.

Over 450 protesters gathered for another No Kings rally at the Kankakee County Courthouse on Saturday as over 3,000 protests were held nationwide. Speakers highlighted the local impacts of federal policies and voiced concerns for human rights and opposition to the Iran war.

The Bourbonnais Elementary School Board approved bids last week for three projects aimed at preventative maintenance around the district.

Senate Bill 3019 would ensure the Illinois Finance Authority has the ability to assist first-time farmers with purchasing new equipment and real estate.

State Representative Jackie Haas is hosting a Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Event on Saturday, April 18, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the City of Kankakee Public Works Department Parking Lot.