One year ends and another begins, there is no better time to reflect on the news stories that inspired happy feelings in 2025.

Beecher doubled up Grace Christian and then some, Grant Park dropped Illinois Lutheran by more than 70 points, Gardner-South Wilmington bested Momence and more in Monday's Daily Journal roundup.

Kankakee expanded its firefighting force by four on Monday.

Meet this week's Daily Journal Athlete of the Week,

At an emergency meeting Tuesday, the Kankakee School Board approved the immediate closure of Edison Primary due to structural issues in the building, which had been home to 185 students in kindergarten through third grades.

The Kankakee Police Department announced that it issued 18 seat belt and two child safety seat violations over the Dec. 12 through Jan. 5 holiday enforcement campaign.

The Kankakee Model Railroad Club is is celebrating Bradley's heritage with the model train car featuring the David Bradley Walk Behind Tractor.

As the first full week of 2026 begins, take a look back at Kankakee County’s top news and feature pictures from 2025, selected by Daily Journal photo editor Tiffany Blanchette.

Bradley-Bourbonnais opened up the second half of the season with a 66-32 loss at home against Southwest Suburban Conference opponent Sandburg on Saturday.

40th District Sen. Patrick Joyce, D-Essex