Jeff Bonty

Gavel - Kankakee court (Shaw Local News Network) A Kankakee man agreed to plead guilty but mentally ill for the November 2021 murder of his mother, 46-year-old Tomina D. Green.

The Kankakee Fire Department extinguished a fire Saturday night that they said was started by fireworks.

A display commemorates America's 250th birthday during the Bourbonnais Friendship Festival on June 24, 2026. (Tiffany Blanchette)

Bourbonnais trustees approved the placement of stop signs at eight intersections throughout the village during Monday’s board meeting.

A fourth revision in the lawsuit regarding Gotion in Manteno can move forward based on a Wednesday court ruling in the Kankakee County Circuit Court. (Daily Journal/Tiffany Blanchette)

Bourbonnais has taken a new approach when dealing with pesky mosquitoes and it doesn't involve traditional fogging.

From a safety point of view, Bourbonnais Police Chief Dave Morefield said this year’s Friendship Festival was a good one.

Fire response - Kankakee County (Shaw Local News Network) One person was transported to a Kankakee hospital for minor smoke inhalation following a fire in the 900 block of North Cleveland Avenue Monday.

A change of venue hearing in the Xandria Harris trial was put on hold Monday in Kankakee County court.

A sign at the Manteno Police Department welcomes people to the village of Manteno. The village of Manteno is suing four of its trustees regarding a special meeting in June and the action they took.