One year after Russia invaded Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, and caused widespread suffering, the global economy is still enduring the consequences crunched supplies of grain, fertilizer and energy along with more inflation and economic uncertainty in a world that was already contending with too much of both. Kankakee, Illinois | Daily Journal | Sports Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Would you like to receive local business offers? CROWN POINT, Ind. United Way serves in a unique and powerful role within our communities. FOOTBALL: Kankakee's journey to the state championship game FOOTBALL: Former Mac state champion Deatherage signs with Houston Texans, BASEBALL: Kankakee baseball topples Bishop McNamara, ROUDNUP: Peotone softball walks off McNamara; RC baseball cruises past Momence, ROUNDUP: BBCHS girls badminton wins SWSC Tournament; McNamara boys volleyball spikes past St. Edward, Coal City picks up baseball, softball sweeps over Herscher, ROUNDUP: G-SW baseball tops St. Anne-Donovan in extras; BBCHS softball bests H-F, Beecher freshman Lorenzatti the latest Bobcat softball player making waves, McNamara's Purple Day tradition continues, joined locally by Central, ROUNDUP: Beecher softball tops L-WE; Kays stay hot in conference play, 1 Dearborn Square Suite 200,Kankakee,IL, Bradley police make arrest in homicide of missing man, Fugitive with ties to Kankakee area arrested in Bloomington, Fortitude shelter program to leave Kankakee, Shock, surprise: City council reaction to Fortitude leaving Kankakee, Updated: Kankakee police investigate early Saturday shooting, Longtime KCC baseball coach Post made memories, young men on road to wins milestone, BTPD planning to rock at Willowhaven this summer, ROUNDUP: Beecher softball sweeps Marquette; Beecher baseball edges Milford, SOFTBALL: Spaulding strikes out 17 as Boilers take All-City tilt with Mac, Braidwood native Headrick called up by Minnesota Twins, BASEBALL: Manteno's early start enough to hold off Kankakee, ROUNDUP: Boiler badminton surges; Baseball falls by one, ROUNDUP: BBCHS boys tennis tops Kankakee; Several area softball pitchers throw no-hitters, Wilmington baseball, softball get back to winning ways, ROUNDUP: Dwight's Ely throws no-hitter; Coal City baseball, softball win in walk-offs, SOFTBALL: Kays start on fire, fizzle out against Joliet Catholic, Coal City baseball, softball sweep Panthers in trip to Manteno, ROUNDUP: Herscher baseball, softball power past Peotone; McPherson tosses second no-hitter, ROUNDUP: Beecher's Lorenzatti throws second perfect game; Milford's Lucht, ONU's Underwood throw no-hitters, DuBois leaves legacy in hometown Braidwood, SOFTBALL: Haggard hits two grand slams in same inning as Boilers clobber five homers against Shepard, Beecher softball wins ninth-straight, Central baseball seventh-straight Thursday, ROUNDUP: Mac boys volleyball starts inaugural season victorious; Manteno's Carlile throws no-hitter. What are your thoughts on what's happening here in Kankakee County or the nation? Media/news company. Kankakees Tytiana Sutton also put up a strong effort in the event, throwing 11.12 meters and earning fourth place. Would you like to receive local business offers? We're always interested in hearing about news and other events in our community. Check out some of the week's best photos from local sports games and competitions with local teams. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. We're always interested in hearing about news and other events in our community. Founded in 1903, the Daily Journal is the only daily newspaper based in Kankakee, Illinois, the county seat for Kankakee County. The Daily Journal's coverage and circulation area includes Momence, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, Aroma Park, Bonfield, Buckingham, Chebanse . High 48F. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Error! 120 posts. Abortion bans in deeply conservative Nebraska and South Carolina each fell a single vote short of passing in their legislatures amid heated debates among Republicans, yet another sign that abortion is becoming a difficult issue for the GOP. Success! On the track, the Kays exploded out of the blocks and into an early lead in the 4-by-100-meter dash, before being reeled back in by Homewood-Flossmoor. Low 38F. On Friday, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Executive Director Kerstin Rust resigned from her role after three and a half years. We're always interested in hearing about news and other events in our community. An Indiana man pleaded guilty Wednesday to two counts of neglect of a dependent resulting in serious bodily injury in
CROWN POINT, Ind. A handful of families came out to fly kites at River Road Sports Complex Saturday in . Kankakee | daily-journal.com Drop us a line anytime: [email protected]. This decision was not easy. Chance of rain 70%. Kankakee, IL . Jeff Bonty has worked for The Daily Journal since September 1986, starting in the sports department before moving to news reporting in 2002. You're not alone, The plight of homelessness: Connecting with Fortitude's guests, FOOTBALL: Former Mac state champion Deatherage signs with Houston Texans, BASEBALL: Kankakee baseball topples Bishop McNamara, ROUNDUP: BBCHS girls badminton wins SWSC Tournament; McNamara boys volleyball spikes past St. Edward, Spring cleaning, family night and an encouraging update from the doctor, Daily Journal's 2022 Readers Choice Awards. Low 38F. Read moreROUNDUP: Beecher softball tops L-WE; Kays stay hot in conference play. Error! There was an error processing your request. KCC baseball coach and AD Todd Post, working his final year at the school, earned his 900th career win last week. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Receive our digital newspaper in your email inbox with the e-edition newsletter. This weather is a challenge for anyone with sensitive plants. For consistently addressing the health needs of the community and connecting residents with needed services, Kankakee County Health Department is recognized as the Innovator in Social Services for Daily Journals 2023 Progress Awards. More than 50 student teams from area third- through 12th-grade schools rolled into the Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Educations STEAM Challenge this week to tackle questions and projects. Andy Wheeler, center, resumes his seat as the Kankakee . Error! Daily Journal Sports (@djsports_kankakee) - Instagram Showers, with winds diminishing for the afternoon. TRACK AND FIELD: Kankakee earns multiple gold medals at Kays Invite, Avery Chandler Meredith Melland | [email protected], Bradley police make arrest in homicide of missing man, Fugitive with ties to Kankakee area arrested in Bloomington, Fortitude shelter program to leave Kankakee, Shock, surprise: City council reaction to Fortitude leaving Kankakee, Updated: Kankakee police investigate early Saturday shooting, Beecher freshman Lorenzatti the latest Bobcat softball player making waves, Longtime KCC baseball coach Post made memories, young men on road to wins milestone, BTPD planning to rock at Willowhaven this summer. On the boys side, Kankakee saw a strong opener from junior Jayon Morrow, who won the 100-meter dash (11.24 seconds), 200-meter dash (22.06 seconds), and 400-meter dash (50.03 seconds). Chance of rain 70%. A frog kite flies high in the cloudy sky Saturday at Kankakee Valley Park District's Family Kite Day at River Road Sports Complex. ROUNDUP: Herscher baseball edges Kankakee; Beecher softball cruises Tuesday's college and prep scores and results. FOOTBALL: Kankakee holds off Mt. Vernon's upset bid The softball team took control of the conference race as it approaches the last few weeks of the season while the baseball team came back to give the Coalers a pair of wins over Herscher Tuesday. Mason Schweizer | [email protected] | 815-937-3300 | @MSchweizerTDJS Nov 27, 2021 Kankakee's best football season in school history ended with a 34-15 loss to Fenwick in Saturday's . Fortitude Community Outreach, the operator of an 18-bed homeless shelter in downtown Kankakee, pulled the plug on its plans to construct a 36-bed shelter on North Washington Avenue. Daily Journal Sports Check out some of the week's best photos from local news stories. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Chance of rain 70%. ROUNDUP: Kankakee soccer score eight goals in wins; IW softball bats Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Days with Dads makes second round at Kankakee schools There was an error processing your request. Beecher freshman Ava Lorenzatti has been making waves in softball unlike anything the area's ever seen before. The board approved a $457,878 bid from R&R Construction, of Bradley, for the project. BASEBALL: Kankakee baseball topples Bishop McNamara, Bradley police make arrest in homicide of missing man, Fugitive with ties to Kankakee area arrested in Bloomington, Fortitude shelter program to leave Kankakee, Shock, surprise: City council reaction to Fortitude leaving Kankakee, Updated: Kankakee police investigate early Saturday shooting, Beecher freshman Lorenzatti the latest Bobcat softball player making waves, Longtime KCC baseball coach Post made memories, young men on road to wins milestone, BTPD planning to rock at Willowhaven this summer. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. Read moreROUNDUP: BBCHS girls badminton wins SWSC Tournament; McNamara boys volleyball spikes past St. Edward, The softball team took control of the conference race as it approaches the last few weeks of the season while the baseball team came back to give the Coalers a pair of wins over Herscher Tuesday. Sign-up today! For the second year in a row, Kankakee's boys and girls track and field teams swept the 10-team Manteno Invite on Friday evening. Error! Receive our digital newspaper in your email inbox with the e-edition newsletter. Kankakee, IL . Kankakee secured its first victories of the day in field, when Nikkel Johnson threw 11.95 meters in shot put, besting second-place Stephanie Nosike of Thornwood by over half a meter. Showers, with winds diminishing for the afternoon. Choose wisely! On Friday, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Executive Director Kerstin Rust resigned from her role after three and a half years. Apr 27, 2023. High 48F. Kankakee, IL (60901) Today. The Kays also found success against tough competition in the field, with the girls long jump, triple jump and high jump.