Bishop McNamara’s Nolan Andrews is regional medalist as team finishes 2nd: Wednesday’s Daily Journal roundup

Bishop McNamara's Nolan Andrews placed first individually at the Class 2A Mahomet-Seymour Regional, leading the team to a second-place finish and a spot in sectionals, and more in Wednesday's Daily Journal roundup.

Attack on Kane County elderly woman results in 12-year sentence

A DeKalb County man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to the 2025 attempted murder of an elderly woman in Kane County.

Manteno mayor apologizes for encounter with middle school class cleaning park

A Monday morning encounter between the Manteno mayor and a middle school service club was not her finest moment.

2026 Election Questionnaire: Nathan Benoit, Kankakee County Board District 28

Nathan Benoit: Agriculture is the backbone of Kankakee County, and protecting it matters to me. So does creating good jobs and a tax base that doesn’t rest entirely on homeowners and farmers. Read Benoit's full election questionnaire here

Bishop McNamara primed for key matchup with Wheaton Academy: Daily Journal Week 7 football previews

Bishop McNamara heads into a key conference clash with Wheaton Academy, Bradley-Bourbonnais looks to bounce back with a nonconference matchup, and more in the Daily Journal's Week 7 football previews.

Grant Park beats Clifton Central in straight sets for 9th consecutive win

The Grant Park girls volleyball team stayed hot with its ninth straight win Tuesday, downing River Valley Conference rival Clifton Central 25-19, 25-15 at home on senior night.