A newly formed non-profit is working to pair mentors with students in Kankakee County. The pilot program will begin at Kankakee High School in the fall of 2015. The idea is to help students get excited about their futures whether they're planning to go to college, start a technical training...

This year the state of Illinois awarded $25 million in safety grants to schools state wide. Every act of violence or threat of violence renews calls for increased security, but administrators say everyday disputes and growing cyber-bullying take up more of their time. Superintendents from BBCHS...

A small church in Bradley is having a big impact on hunger in Kankakee County - and providing healthy options for those who can’t stretch their grocery budget to include fresh fruits and vegetables. According to census numbers from 2011, more than 16 percent of Kankakee County residents are...