2026 IHSA playoff outlook for Week 8: What do Daily Journal-area teams need to do to make the field of 384?

Here is a look at where all 12 of the IHSA football teams in the Daily Journal area stand as far as playoff positioning goes, with all 12 teams still technically alive for a spot in the expanded field of 384 with two weeks to play.

Bourbonnais library is asking voters to increase property taxes

The Bourbonnais Public Library District is asking voters for an 85% property tax hike on the Nov. 3 ballot to help fund expanding operations at the library.

Bradley clerk to host free document shredding event at village hall

Shredding event Saturday hosted by Bradley clerk.

Kankakee County state’s attorney to assist LIHEAP applications

Searching for a Friday location to take LIHEAP applications, the Kankakee County State's Attorney's office stepped forward.

Kankakee, pastor at odds over homeless shelter funding

The operator of the Gift of God homeless shelter is seeking more than an OK from Kankakee to operate his homeless and transitional housing shelter.

The Secret Food Pantry hosts mobile pantry Thursday

Secret Food Pantry is offering free food and raffle entries to residents in need on Oct. 8 at Briarwood Lane in Bourbonnais.