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Michael O'Brien's Super 25 High School Basketball Rankings for Dec. 14, 2025

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No changes at all this week in the top 13 teams of the Super 25. Kankakee gave DePaul Prep a solid challenge on Sunday night in the Team Rose Shootout at Mount Carmel to solidify its hold on the No. 3 spot. Neuqua Valley jumps to No. 14 after impressive wins against Lyons and Yorkville. Deerfield, Thornwood and Glenbard East drop out after picking up losses. Undefeated Hersey and St. Patrick join the rankings and Palatine, which lost in triple o…Basketball · Kankakee See the Story

Illinois Supreme Court Finds Tort Immunity Act Bars Claim Against Gym Teacher and School District – Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn

In Haase v. Kankakee School District 111 et.al., a student was attending gym class while the gym teacher allegedly “provided soccer balls to the students, went to a seat in the corner of the gym, put his feet up, and began using a cellphone and/or a computer.” Subsequently, a student who had a lengthy disciplinary record, including physically violent behavior towards other students, assaulted the Plaintiff. The Illinois Supreme Court held that t…Kankakee · Kankakee Read Article

Illinois is turning to local jails to treat mentally ill defendants. Some early results offer hope — and warnings | Illinois State Bar Association

Illinois is turning to local jails to treat mentally ill defendants. Some early results offer hope — and warningsPilot programs in Kankakee and McHenry counties provide mental health care to defendants, from smaller jails, who have deemed unfit for trial and are awaiting a state hospital bed. Source: Capitol News IllinoisKankakee · Kankakee Read Article

Kankakee, IL - Holiday Event: Christmas Market Returns Dec. 14 With Toy Drive

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kankakee, IL – Holiday shoppers and families can celebrate the season while giving back at the Comfort & Joy Market this Sunday, December 14, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kankakee Area YMCA gymnasium. The event combines a holiday craft market with a community food and toy drive aimed at helping local families in need. According to event …Kankakee · Kankakee Read Article

Kankakee, IL - Christmas Holiday Housewalk: Historic Riverview Homes Featured 11 AM Dec. 7

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kankakee, IL – One of Kankakee’s most beloved holiday traditions is returning this winter. The Riverview Historic District will host its annual Holidays in Historic Riverview Christmas House Walk on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring five architecturally significant homes, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Prairie-…Kankakee · Kankakee Read Article

Kankakee Tree Lighting Celebration Set for Dec. 2 at Bird Park

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kankakee, IL – The holiday season kicks off in Kankakee next month as the Kankakee Valley Park District (KVPD) hosts its annual Tree Lighting Celebration on Tuesday, December 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Bird Park, located at 893 W. Station Street. The free, family-friendly event will feature a range of festive activities, including cookie deco…Kankakee · Kankakee Read Article

Kankakee, IL - Harvest Festival: Free Family Fun at Salvation Army Today 4 p.m.

Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Kankakee, IL – The Salvation Army in Kankakee is welcoming families this evening for its annual Harvest Festival, a free community celebration filled with games, food, and seasonal fun. The event runs from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at 148 N. Harrison Avenue. According to organizers, the family-friendly festival will feature fall-themed activities…Salvation Army · Kankakee Read Article

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Michael O'Brien's Super 25 High School Basketball Rankings for Dec. 14, 2025

Illinois Supreme Court Finds Tort Immunity Act Bars Claim Against Gym Teacher and School District – Hodges, Loizzi, Eisenhammer, Rodick & Kohn

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Illinois is turning to local jails to treat mentally ill defendants. Some early results offer hope — and warnings | Illinois State Bar Association

Kankakee, IL - Holiday Event: Christmas Market Returns Dec. 14 With Toy Drive

Kankakee, IL - Christmas Holiday Housewalk: Historic Riverview Homes Featured 11 AM Dec. 7

Kankakee Tree Lighting Celebration Set for Dec. 2 at Bird Park

Kankakee, IL - Harvest Festival: Free Family Fun at Salvation Army Today 4 p.m.

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Michael O'Brien's Super 25 High School Basketball Rankings for Dec. 14, 2025

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Powerful Words: 'I Do Not Want You To Be Ignorant, Brethren …'

Snow, Ice Threat Along I-57 and I-80 — Kankakee and Pontiac Could See 5 Inches

Illinois is turning to local jails to treat mentally ill defendants. Some early results offer hope — and warnings | Illinois State Bar Association

Kankakee, IL - Holiday Event: Christmas Market Returns Dec. 14 With Toy Drive

Kankakee, IL - Christmas Holiday Housewalk: Historic Riverview Homes Featured 11 AM Dec. 7

Kankakee Tree Lighting Celebration Set for Dec. 2 at Bird Park

Kankakee, IL - Harvest Festival: Free Family Fun at Salvation Army Today 4 p.m.

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