Riverside Healthcare adds OB-GYN Dr. Ekwunazu in Bourbonnais, Kankakee

Dr. Chiamaka Ekwunazu has joined Riverside Healthcare and sees patients at its women's health offices in Bourbonnais and Kankakee.

Friday Night Drive’s Team of the Week voting is open for the Opening Round of the 2026 playoffs

Vote for the Friday Night Drive Team of the Week for the opening round of the 2026 playoffs! Choose your favorite school and submit your vote by 8 p.m. Monday

How much were the 10 most expensive home sales in Kankakee County in the week of Oct. 12?

A single-family home in Kankakee that sold for $575,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Kankakee County over the past week.

Harbor House remembers victims in 8th annual vigil

Harbor House annual candlelight vigil brings awareness to the region's struggles with domestic violence.

Bishop McNamara’s Haven Barwegen wins girls cross country regional title: Saturday’s Daily Journal roundup

Bishop McNamara freshman Haven Barwegen won an individual regional title to highlight a busy day in the cross country postseason, the Coal City boys soccer team secured its second straight regional title with a 5-1 win over Beecher and more in Saturday's Daily Journal roundup.

Manteno dominates Mendota 62-7 for 1st playoff win since 2016

Led by three passing touchdowns and three rushing touchdowns from quarterback Logan Bufford and six takeaways on defense, the Manteno football ran away with a 62-7 win over Mendota in the Class 3A opening round Saturday for the program's first playoff win since 2016.