Nothing comes easy in Manteno. A Tuesday move to appoint a new director of building and zoning/code enforcement officer to fill the current vacancy was rejected by Manteno trustees. Mayor Annette LaMore has been attempting for about three weeks to have Ji... See more
There were no surprises during a surprise inspection at the Manteno-based Gotion manufacturing site. A Sept. 1 unannounced 9 p.m. visit by Manteno trustees Mike Barry and Joel Gesky, along with Manteno Fire Protection District Chief Rick Peterson, found t... See more
It is difficult to forget that first love. Amie Byrne fits in that category as easily as a chunk of caramel fits inside a coat of dark chocolate. As an 11-year-old Bourbonnais girl, Byrne first experienced Sweet Street, the Bourbonnais-based candy shop al... See more
The roar will be restored between the banks of the Kankakee River as boat racing returns for the 2026 APBA National Championships. And what better place to be than along the river waters as a steamy Labor Day holiday weekend descends upon Kankakee County.... See more
Work on Kankakee’s East Riverwalk is an estimated 70% complete, Kankakee officials noted late the past week. Visitors at this weekend’s Kankakee River Regatta will likely notice key developments have been made at the riverwalk park. What many people will ... See more
