For Phil Angelo's three-and-a-half decades of selfless contribution, he was named the Volunteer of the Year for the Arthritis Foundation in the State of Illinois. The Kankakee resident was presented his award at an April 17 banquet in Arlington Heights. Read MoreAngelo honored by Arthritis Foundation
Lorenzo Smith School marked Arbor Day with a community-focused event in collaboration with The SereniTEA Roses of Kankakee County, an official interest group of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc… Read MoreLorenzo Smith School partners with Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority for Arbor Day celebrations
Mother's Day is just under two weeks away and the Daily Journal wants to hear your traditions. We will be writing a story focusing on traditions celebrated by local families. Whether you do an… Read MoreDaily Journal seeking Mother's Day traditions
The children and young relatives of local emergency workers got a glimpse last week into the fast-paced professions that save lives every day as the Riverside Healthcare Emergency Department a… Read MoreHospitals host Bring Your Kid to Work Day
May 1 marks the start of Mental Health Awareness Month and various local organizations are set to host the Youth Mental Health & Wellness Fest on Saturday during the first Kankakee Farmers… Read MoreLocal organizations hosting Youth Mental Health & Wellness Fest
Ascension Saint Mary is entering a new chapter in its long story. Otis Story has been hired as president of Ascension Saint Mary — Kankakee. Story is a committed health care executive with ext… Read MoreAscension Saint Mary welcomes new president Otis Story
Kankakee Community College recently announced Eric Peterson as the recipient of the John Fulton Distinguished Alumni Award for 2024. Read MoreArmy veteran Peterson receives John Fulton Distinguished Alumnus Award
First Financial Bank is launching a book drive, with the goal of contributing to improved financial literacy in the community. Books about personal finance and more can be dropped in a special… Read MoreFirst Financial hosting book drive in Kankakee
KANKAKEE — This past week the Kankakee County Board’s Finance Committee OK’d salaries for the auditor, circuit clerk, recorder and coroner at its meeting on Wednesday. Read MoreSalaries set for county officials
KANKAKEE — Hammers pounding nails into wooden blocks, remote-control cars racing across the gym floor, paper planes whooshing through the air, and drumsticks rhythmically hitting drum pads cou… Read MoreFathers, kids connect at 3rd annual Days with Dads
