Jeff Bonty

Illinois

Court Reporter at Kankakee Daily Journal

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Cyr’s journey taking her from Bourbonnais to Tennessee

14 hours ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

BOURBONNAIS – Bourbonnais assistant administrator Laurie Cyr has been a go-getter since joining the village in 2008. She has been involved in many of the village’s most significant projects. Those have included the creation of Riverfront and Cavalier de LaSalle parks to Bourbonnais’ Interstate 57 interchange to the log schoolhouse and finally the village’s The Grove at Robert Goselin Memorial Park.
Sunday liquor sales time adjusted

2 days ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

BOURBONNAIS – The sale of alcoholic beverages in the village of Bourbonnais on Sundays can start earlier. Bourbonnais trustees approved amending the village’s ordinance regarding sales of alcoholic beverages at its meeting May 5. Sales of alcohol were not allowed in the village between the hours of 2 to 11 a.m. Sundays.
Harris to be sentenced Aug. 7 on contempt charge

2 days ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

KANKAKEE – Found guilty for direct contempt of court earlier this month, Xandria Harris learned Friday her sentencing hearing is set for Aug. 7. Harris was held in direct contempt of court during the murder trial last September of her co-defendant and boyfriend, Darius Sullivan. Sullivan shot and killed Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and seriously wounded now-retired Bradley Police Sgt. Tyler Bailey in December 2021.
‘Hooray Bourbonnais!’ kicks off village’s 150th birthday

5 days ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

BOURBONNAIS — The village of Bourbonnais kicks off its sesquicentennial celebration next weekend with “Hooray, Bourbonnais!”. The free-to-the-public celebration will be held on Saturday, May 17, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Grove at Goselin Park, 700 Main St. NW. The village was incorporated in 1875. The event was originally planned as a formal outdoor gala, according to a press release.
Kankakee police arrest Kentucky shooting suspect

6 days ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

KANKAKEE — A man wanted for a shooting that occurred last month in Paducah, Kentucky, was arrested Monday by Kankakee police. According to media reports, 32-year-old Cortez Gray was wanted by Paducah police for allegedly firing multiple rounds at another group of men during an argument between the two groups on April 19. The charges against Gray include first degree wanton endangerment and possession of a handgun by a convicted felon.
Keast takes the helm as Bourbonnais mayor

6 days ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

BOURBONNAIS – Jeff Keast’s view from the village of Bourbonnais boardroom changed Monday. Keast officially became mayor after he was sworn in, replacing Paul Schore, who was mayor for 17 years. He was a trustee for 10 years. A new trustee is needed to fill the vacancy. Keast said he hoped to have a candidate for board approval by the board’s May 19 meeting. He defeated Schore in February’s primary and then David Zinanni in the April 1 general municipal election.
Grant Park’s Carol Cademartori comes full circle

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

In 2005, Carol Cademartori’s life came full circle in her hometown of Grant Park. Just months after earning her education degree from Eastern Illinois University, Cademartori stepped into her first role as a teacher. Recently, while talking about her career, the 20-year veteran pointed to the top of the wall at the front of her classroom where the remnants of math equations are still visible. “I just love it here,” she said. “I have never thought of leaving.
Pat Gordon uses stories to help young students learn about music

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

There may be some difference in the age of Pat Gordon and the K-5 students she teaches music to at Momence’s Je-Neir Elementary School. But through stories and music, Gordon can bridge the generational gap. Using Bach’s “Fugue in G Minor,” Gordon explains how she teaches the children. “It’s a really neat thing they have online where it’s got the four lines and they’re different colors,” Gordon said. “It’s a fugue. So, one starts and one answers. And then, the other one comes in.
Tracy Hood making big difference in first year at Grant Park Elementary School

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

Being a teacher comes naturally for Tracy Hood, who teaches fifth grade at Grant Park Grade School. Growing up, Hood and her siblings played school, with her as the teacher. “Even as I got older, I found ways to fuel that passion. In high school, I would create fraction worksheets for my mom just for fun, excited at the idea of teaching concepts to others,” Hood said. Returning to the classroom for the first time since 2017, Hood has made a big impression at Grant Park.
2 arrests made in South Rosewood shooting

1 week ago | shawlocal.com | Jeff Bonty

KANKAKEE — Two people were arrested Tuesday by Kankakee police in connection with an April 30 shooting on South Rosewood Avenue. Kankakee Police Chief Chris Kidwell said they arrested 18-year-old Sean Phillips and 22-year-old Heaven Thompson, both of Bourbonnais, at Thompson’s home in Bourbonnais with the help of Bourbonnais police.