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Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. Mariah Vail will be the organization's new executive director. Getting the three All-City schools to the playoffs in the same year for the first time in a dozen years. A. Wastewater samples taken at Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency are tested for SARS CoV-2 as part of the Illinois Wastewater Surveillance System, which monitors the levels of coronavirus and other pathogens in communities throughout the state. Check out some of the week's best photos from local sports competitions and feature stories. Founded in 1903, the Daily Journal is the only daily newspaper based in Kankakee, Illinois, the county seat for Kankakee County. Dylan Deatherage, a 2017 Bishop McNamara graduate, signed to play offensive line for the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent following this year's NFL Draft. PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia Eagles snapped their Georgia draft-pick run and selected Alabama offensive lineman Tyler Steen and Illinois safety Sydney Brown in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday night. Chance of rain 70%. Receive our daily headlines. Ukraine began resuming electricity exports to European countries on Tuesday, its energy minister said, a dramatic turnaround from six months ago when fierce Russian bombardment of power stations plunged much of the country into darkness in a bid to demoralize the population. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. Hear from a panel of medical professionals as they discuss health issues that are having a greater impact on minorities. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular commented articles. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. High 48F. Staples, the area's leader in. High 57F. 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By a unanimous vote Monday, the Bradley trustees adopted a $21.5 million budget, which has a surplus of over $5.3 million, and Finance Director Rob Romo acknowledged just before the boards vote he was using conservative figures. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. You have permission to edit this article. Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph. Freshman Lydia Hammond struck out 13 Kays and the Boilers offense scored in all five innings as the team won its third-straight All-City crown with Friday's win at Kankakee. Our Life sectionfeature "Best Bets" highlights local calendar events happening this week, including theater productions, historical presentations and fundraisers. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Read moreBeecher freshman Lorenzatti the latest Bobcat softball player making waves, Alee Rashenskas was a sophomore shortstop for the Bishop McNamara softball team when it started its now-annual Purple Day cancer fundraiser in 2011. Check out some of the best photos from sports games and competitions this week. Sign-up today! The company is being recognized as the Medium Business of the Year in the 2023 Progress Awards. Mariah Vail will be the organization's new Area coaching veteran Pommier enjoying new role as Kankakee softball coach Mason Schweizer | mschweizer@daily-journal.com | 815-937-3300 | @MSchweizerTDJS Apr 19, 2023 1 of 2 Kankakee. 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 is an award-winning reporter who has been with the Daily Journal since 2017 and sports editor since 2019. 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It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our community and collaborate with dedicated volunteers from across Kankakee and Iroquois counties. An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. The Pentagon on Thursday released video of what it said was a Russian fighter jet dumping fuel on a U.S. Air Force surveillance drone before the warplane clipped the drone's propeller in international airspace, leading to its crash in the Black Sea and raising tensions between Moscow and Washington over the war in Ukraine. Freshman Lydia Hammond struck out 13 Kays and the Boilers offense scored in all five innings as the team won its third-straight All-City crown with Friday's win at Kankakee. We won't share it with anyone else. Winds NW at 15 to 25 mph. In the individual 100-meter dash, the Kays faced several of the fastest girls in the state. Create a password that only you will remember. Taylor Leddin-McMaster is Life editor of the Daily Journal and editor of Lifestyles of Kankakee County. Check out some of the best photos from local sports games and competitions this week. Read Lifestyles of Kankakee County Online. The players chosen in the first round Thursday of the NFL draft: Braidwood native Brent Headrick recorded a save in his Major League debut with the Minnesota Twins Wednesday. R Mason Schweizer Mason Schweizer is an award-winning. Disney sued Florida Gov. Monday's college and prep scores and results. Read moreROUNDUP: Beecher softball tops L-WE; Kays stay hot in conference play. Sign-up today! High 48F. Error! NaKyrah Cooks led Kankakee in the long jump, earning second place with a jump of 5.54 meters. Receive our digital newspaper in your email inbox with the e-edition newsletter. Sign-up today! Kankakee, Illinois | Daily Journal | Prep and Yout | daily-journal.com FOOTBALL: Former Mac state champion Deatherage signs with Houston Texans Friday, April 28, 2023 BASEBALL: Kankakee. Kankakee out-hit and out-pitched Bishop . Higher wind gusts possible.. Overcast. With clear needs on the offensive line and defensive interior, Seattle chose a trio of skill players and a pass rusher during the first three rounds. CROWN POINT, Ind. View some of the week's best photos from stories on local sports games and competitions and sports features. Check out some of the best photos from local sports games and competitions this week. Check out some of the week's best photos from local sports competitions and feature stories. Chance of rain 70%. Check out some of the best photos from local sports games and competitions this week. Create a password that only you will remember. 34 following. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. Kankakee's Jayon Morrow explodes off the blocks at the start of the 400-meter race on Saturday during the Kays' Invitational Meet. This weather is a challenge for anyone with sensitive plants. RENTON, Wash. (AP) For the first two days of the NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks seemed to tease their fans. The board approved a $457,878 bid from R&R Construction, of Bradley, for the project. On Friday, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Executive Director Kerstin Rust resigned from her role after three and a half years. A graduate of Illinois State, she was featured as a prominent journalist by Thrive. Sign-up today! Daily Journal Sports on Twitter: "What do this year's @TDJnews football preview cover athletes have on their minds? Due to its continued success in the community, Crown has been named Innovator in Manufacturing in the 2023 Daily Journal Progress Awards. Error! Higher wind gusts possible. 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For best results, please provide a month and year date range to be searched. Higher wind gusts possible.. Overcast. The Z-Files is a nine-part series on Bishop McNamara football coach Rich Zinanni, who is retiring after the 47th season of his hall-of-fame coaching career this fall. Your account has been registered, and you are now logged in. 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. Higher wind gusts possible.. Overcast. Bey-Osborne would also take fourth in the 400-meter dash and fifth in the 200-meter dash, placing her in the top five of all three individual sprint events. Higher wind gusts possible.. Overcast. 10, Breaking down players selected in 1st round of NFL draft, Headrick records save in MLB debut for Twins, March Madness bracket totally busted? Winds NW at 20 to 30 mph. Some of the week's best photos from local news stories. Receive our digital newspaper in your email inbox with the e-edition newsletter. Before the Bourbonnais Elementary School Board reorganized its officers Tuesday, it said goodbye to one of its longtime members who opted not to run for another term, Nicole McCarty. Deb Whitaker, of Warsaw, Ill., and a graduate of Watseka High School, was at the Bradley American Legion on Saturday for the Seeds of Honor, a program that is part of Veterans Gardening Day established in Illinois in 2021 by Gov. This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. A handful of families came out to fly kites at River Road Sports Complex Saturday in the face of possible rain storms for Family Kite Day, a free event from the Kankakee Valley Park District. Kankakee Police Robin Passwater said Saturday afternoon the victim suffered several non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and remains hospitalized. Apr 5, 2023 Daily Journal/File GIRLS SOCCER Kankakee 8, Momence 0 The Kays earned their first win of the season Wednesday with an offensive outburst over Momence Wednesday, with four freshmen. View some of the week's best photos from stories on local sports games and competitions and sports features. Since her employment, United Way has launched a new affinity group called Women United; partnered with the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley to distribute over $650,000 in COVID-19 emergency response funding to social service agencies; coordinated the unveiling and design of the first outdoor art mural in the village of Bourbonnais; introduced a new resource for parents and caregivers of young children; and increased awareness of local resources for Kankakee and Iroquois County residents. The board approved a $457,878 bid. Kankakee's Tyrice Bender Jr. fights for the lead in the 100-meter race on Saturday during the Kays' Invitational Meet. Sign-up today! A crucial question has eluded governments and health agencies around the world since the COVID-19 pandemic began: Did the virus originate in animals or leak from a Chinese lab? 10 overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday, giving quarterback Justin Fields more protection after trading back one spot with Philadelphia. Higher wind gusts possible. Sign-up today! Kankakee's Alejandra Cornejo returns a volley Wednesday during her All-City singles championship loss to Bradley-Bourbonnais' Tara DePoister in three sets, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2. There was an error processing your request. Daily Journal Sports Kankakee out-hit and out-pitched Bishop McNamara in an All-City duel on Friday evening. It has all of the features of a traditional journal including space for notes, sketches, sketches of athletes, and drawings. Save for time at the University of Illinois and Wayne State College, Mason is a lifelong area resident. Receive our daily headlines. Daily Journal 1 Dearborn Square, Suite 200 Kankakee, IL 60901 . Chris Breach | cbreach@daily-journal.com | 815-937-3316. Receive our digital newspaper in your email inbox with the e-edition newsletter. Bentley Phillips, of Peru, gets help with his kite from a Kankakee Valley Park District employee Saturday at Family Kite Day at River Road Sports Complex. 15 Princeton defeating second-seeded Arizona, most NCAA Tournament brackets were busted Thursday before the sun went down. We won't share it with anyone else. You have permission to edit this article. Low 38F. A Kankakee County judge denied bail Friday to Anthony E. Gulley, who is accused of killing Randel Robinson in January. During last Mondays park board meeting, Piatt announced the day-long event is scheduled for Aug. 26. Daily Journal/Mason Schweizer MANTENO When Vincent Mkhwanazi took over the soccer program at Kankakee four years ago, he inherited a boys program that saw double-digit losses come more. Showers, with winds diminishing for the afternoon. Receive our digital newspaper in your email inbox with the e-edition newsletter. The Kays didnt finish at the top in the team races, with the girls taking fifth place (56 points) and the boys taking seventh (37.25), but saw plenty of top-end talent perform at the individual and relay levels. Chance of rain 70%. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Showers, with winds diminishing for the afternoon. Kankakee, Illinois | Daily Journal | Sports | daily-journal.com Obituaries Jobs & Classifieds Discover Sports ROUNDUP: BBCHS girls badminton wins SWSC Tournament; McNamara boys volleyball. Invalid password or account does not exist. Low 38F. They have no other place left to go to find a hot meal, a shower and a warm place to lay their head at night. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Installed in 1973, the Blue Star marker in Kankakee's Bird Park honors veterans. Showers, with winds diminishing for the afternoon. If you forget it, you'll be able to recover it using your email address. Higher wind gusts possible. Your e-mail address will be used to confirm your account. There was an error processing your request. We're always interested in hearing about news and other events in our community. Copyright clearance covers July 1854 through one year before the current date. 1 Dearborn Square Suite 200,Kankakee,IL. Low 38F. Please disable your ad blocker, whitelist our site, or purchase a subscription. Staples in the community for years, Classic Cinemas' Meadowview and Paramount theaters continue to develop. Plans are being made for Willow Palooza, Bourbonnais Township Park District Executive Director Ed Piatt said. 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. Success! Higher wind gusts possible. Your purchase was successful, and you are now logged in. We are delighted to have Mariah step in as our new executive director her unfaltering dedication, strong background in the non-profit space, and intimate knowledge of United Way make her a perfect fit for this role, stated incoming United Way Board President Sarah Marion. Kankakee track and field director Marques Lowe is proud of his teams success, but also looks forward to the growth they will continue to experience as the season progresses. Sign-up today! 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. Check out some of the best photos from local sports games and competitions this week. On Friday, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Executive Director Kerstin Rust resigned from her role after three and a half years. Kankakee out-hit and out-pitched Bishop McNamara in an All-City duel on Friday evening. Kankakee out-hit and out-pitched Bishop McNamara in an All-City duel on Friday evening. There was an error processing your request. The Kankakee Public Library used gift funds and grant support from the Community Foundation in order to digitize the Daily Journal microfilm. 201 Followers, 34 Following, 120 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Daily Journal Sports (@djsports_kankakee) djsports_kankakee. Follow. Sports; Opinion; Life; Obituaries; Local Events; Weather; LOG IN FOR E-EDITION; Services . Read about how they plan to do that when this fall's preview releases Thursday. https://t.co/btyhFvun01" Submitting this form below will send a message to your email with a link to change your password. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday over the Republican's takeover of its theme park district, alleging the governor waged a "targeted campaign of government retaliation" after the company opposed a law critics call "Don't Say Gay.". Presidents Joe Biden and Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday will sign an agreement that includes plans to have U.S. nuclear-armed submarines dock in South Korea for the first time in more than 40 years, a conspicuous show of support to Seoul amid growing concern about nuclear threats by North Korea, according to senior Biden administration officials. Higher wind gusts possible.. Overcast. Showers, with winds diminishing for the afternoon. Andy Wheeler, center, resumes his seat as the Kankakee . Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Sign-up today! Kankakee, IL (60901) Today. Showers, with winds diminishing for the afternoon. Invalid password or account does not exist. The Daily Journal's coverage and circulation area includes Momence, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, Aroma Park, Bonfield, Buckingham, Chebanse . 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. View some of the week's best photos from stories on local sports games and competitions and sports features. 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