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June 17, 2025
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Will County to hold public information meeting on  truck traffic in southeast region

Will County to hold public information meeting on truck traffic in southeast region

An open-house style meeting to review the Eastern Will County Freight Mobility Corridor Study will take place at Monee Elementary School.

By Judy Harvey●
June 17, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Future of Joliet Job Corps in jeopardy as U.S. Department of Labor eyes cuts

Future of Joliet Job Corps in jeopardy as U.S. Department of Labor eyes cuts

Joliet Job Corps could be shuttered this summer as the Trump Administration moves to end the program nationwide. The 60-year program serves students from beyond Will County.

By Jessie Molloy●
June 15, 2025 at 8:00 am CDT

Bradley fire chief search underway

Bradley fire chief search underway

The search for the new permanent Bradley fire chief has started, Mayor Mike Watson said.

By Lee Provost●
June 10, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Fortitude finds ‘forever home’ in Court Street building

Fortitude finds ‘forever home’ in Court Street building

Fortitude Community Outreach Executive Director Dawn Broers gives the Daily Journal an update on renovation progress inside the agency's 970 E Court St. building.

By Stephanie Markham●
June 07, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Grocery tax helps Bourbonnais fund village services

Grocery tax helps Bourbonnais fund village services

Bourbonnais is like many other communities in Illinois who are dealing with the state phasing out the annual grocery tax funds on Jan. 1, 2026.

By Jeff Bonty●
June 05, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT

Jeffers’ Kankakee development nearly set

Jeffers’ Kankakee development nearly set

Following nearly seven years of discussions and plans, the J. Jeffers housing and business project appears ready to begin.

By Lee Provost●
June 04, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

Gaming cafe ordinance gets first reading

Gaming cafe ordinance gets first reading

Two proposed ordinances regarding a proposed gaming cafe each had the first of two readings Monday during the Bourbonnais board meeting.

By Jeff Bonty●
June 03, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

Friendship Festival parade route gets tweaked

Friendship Festival parade route gets tweaked

Bourbonnais Interim Police Chief Jason Sztuba explained a change in the route for this year’s Friendship Festival Grand Parade.

By Jeff Bonty●
June 03, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

KHS tabbed for public, outdoor fitness court

KHS tabbed for public, outdoor fitness court

Kankakee High School may be the site of a public-access, outdoor fitness court if District 111 is able to secure the grant funds needed for its construction.

By Stephanie Markham●
June 03, 2025 at 10:00 am CDT

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Lil’s Park splashes to life: Bradley splash pad officially opened Sunday

Lil’s Park splashes to life: Bradley splash pad officially opened Sunday

The $3.5-million investment by Bradley into the renovations of Lil's Park are complete as the park's splash pad opened Sunday.

By Lee Provost●
June 02, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Bourbonnais trustees discuss sales tax

Bourbonnais trustees discuss sales tax

Bourbonnais officials will hear the first reads for two ordinances that deal with a grocery tax and sales tax at Monday’s board meeting.

By Jeff Bonty●
June 01, 2025 at 6:00 am CDT
Proposed gaming cafe up for vote by Bourbonnais trustees

Proposed gaming cafe up for vote by Bourbonnais trustees

A proposed gaming cafe in Bourbonnais moved a step closer to approval Wednesday.

By Jeff Bonty●
May 31, 2025 at 1:00 pm CDT

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