The Daily Journal

01/25/2025

Alicia Kleinert’s 12-year-old son, Caleb, noticed that seniors sometimes need help, and he made a point of that observation to his mom.

01/25/2025

For his efforts with mental health and helping others, Derek Grant was selected as the Daily Journal’s Male Citizen of the Year.

01/25/2025

KANKAKEE — A business which has helped create beautiful music, for people beginning their journey in the art or for those already well equipped with those talents, will soon be silent.

KANKAKEE — A business which has helped create beautiful music, for people beginning their journey in the art or for those already well equipped with those talents, will soon be

01/24/2025

MANTENO — The Manteno Chamber of Commerce has launched the Women Supporting Women supply drive for “The Closet”.

01/24/2025

As N'Tricia Cooke, of Bradley, watched people lose their homes, she listened to their stories. Many hit her heart. There was one story in particular that hit her the hardest.

A series of destructive wildfires have affected large portions of southern California this year and those affected by the fires have been in need of help.

01/24/2025

Bourbonnais trustees approved an ordinance accepting the donation of three wooded lots that are located next to the Riverfront Park's western boundary.

Bourbonnais trustees approved an ordinance accepting the donation of three wooded lots that are located next to the Riverfront Park's western boundary..

01/24/2025

SEATTLE — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” during the first hearing in a multi-state effort challenging the order.

SEATTLE — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order redefining birthright citizenship, calling it “blatantly unconstitutional” during the first hearing in a multi-state effort challenging

01/24/2025

MALTA — The H-2A program is one way farmers can solve the need of qualified employees for their operations.

01/23/2025

WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed John Ratcliffe as CIA director, giving President Donald Trump the second member of his new Cabinet.

01/23/2025

Pembroke Community Consolidated School District 259 has announced a new partnership with the Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) to address the medical and dental needs of students, their families, and staff.

Pembroke Community Consolidated School District 259 has announced a new partnership with the Community Health Partnership of Illinois (CHP) to address the medical and dental needs of students, their families,

01/23/2025

KANKAKEE — An attic fire caused $20,000 damage Tuesday to a home in the 700 block of Webster Circle West in Kankakee.

01/23/2025

KANKAKEE — The anticipated final approval for the south Kankakee QuikTrip development did not make Tuesday's agenda for the Kankakee City Council.

KANKAKEE — The anticipated final approval for the south Kankakee QuikTrip development did not make Tuesday’s agenda for the Kankakee City Council.

01/23/2025

KANKAKEE — One of the last things on the minds of Kankakee region occupants on this bone-chilling Wednesday was relaxing near the banks of the Kankakee River.

01/23/2025

MANTENO — In a few months there will be a fishing pier available at Legacy Park in Manteno.

01/23/2025

Casey is the Pet of the Week.

01/22/2025

View live music shows scheduled. To submit a music listing, email [email protected] by noon the Monday before the show.

01/22/2025

WATSEKA — The nonprofit organization Sleep in Heavenly Peace chapter in Watseka will have a bed build event on Saturday.

01/22/2025

The latest events happening at local churches in the community. Submit your church brief at [email protected]