With five interventional cardiologists and five open-heart surgeons, Riverside Heart & Vascular Institute specializes in a wide array of clinical program areas. The team brings the latest technology and the most advanced procedures to the community it serves to improve and save lives.
HERSCHER — Though its school colors are black and gold, Herscher School District is leading the way when it comes to going green.
Because of the organization's continued growth in the community and its services impacting countless families and children, Garden of Prayer is recognized as the Innovator in Social Services for the Daily Journal's 2024 Progress Awards.
Young professional Dustin Kooy, who is a 2007 graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School, is the Daily Journal's recipient of the 2024 Progress Award in Real Estate.
Because of Lincoln Skutt's determination to open a business at the young age of 12, he is being recognized in the Daily Journal's 2024 Progress Awards as first-ever Young Entrepreneur of the Year in Progress history.
Meijer, the family-owned business that sells groceries, also known for it charitable efforts on a daily basis, has been chosen as the Large Business of the Year for the Daily Journal's 2024 Progress Awards.
A community bank for more than 50 years, Municipal Trust and Savings Bank emphasizes face-to-face service.
KCC’s commitment to remaining on the cutting-edge of rapidly evolving shifts in industry and technology is reflected in the continued growth of its manufacturing programs — enrollment in this area increased 84% from 2022 to 2023, making the school the Innovator in Education for the 2024 Progress Awards.
Having brought so much foot traction and family fun to the community over the years, lead pastor Andy Hamilton and Adventure Commons received high praise from community members, earning the Daily Journal's 2024 Progress Award for Excellence in Hospitality.
Terry and Aimee Burklow, owners of Burklow Construction, have been named the Entrepreneur Couple of the Year for the Daily Journal's 2024 Progress Awards for the years of hard work that's gone into their business.
SoilBiotics has been named Innovator in Agriculture for the Daily Journal's 2024 Progress Awards as it seeks to impact farmers in Kankakee County and beyond with greater knowledge of the science of agriculture.
Knack Brewing & Fermentations has exceeded even its own expectations as a nano brewery, and it has become a go-to spot for customers who want to enjoy a craft beer in a cool, comforable setting, making it the Small Business of the Year for the Daily Journal's 2024 Progress Awards.
For Greif's commitment to Bradley and Kankakee County through its longstanding operations in the Ken Hayes Industrial Park, the company has been named Innovator in Manufacturing in the Daily Journal's 2024 Progress Awards.
For reaching the milestone of 100 years in the community, the Daily Journal recognizes Bishop McNamara Catholic School for Excellence in Education as part of the 2023 Progress Awards.
For its decades of commitment to serving the local farming community, the Daily Journal recognizes Mercier Valley Irrigation & Solar as an Innovator in Agriculture for the 2023 Progress Awards.
For consistently addressing the health needs of the community and connecting residents with needed services, Kankakee County Health Department is recognized as the Innovator in Social Services for Daily Journal’s 2023 Progress Awards.
Because of SmartWash's continued expansion, the Daily Journal is recognizing Ryan and Abby Magruder as the Entrepreneur Couple of the Year as part of the 2023 Progress Awards.
Staples in the community for years, Classic Cinemas' Meadowview and Paramount theaters continue to develop. The company is being recognized as the Mid-Sized Business of the Year in the 2023 Progress Awards.
Due to its continued success in the community, Crown has been named Innovator in Manufacturing in the 2023 Daily Journal Progress Awards. The manufacturer, formerly known as Crown Cork & Seal, is still churning out beverage cans at a rapid clip.
For her 15 years of work with Riverside Senior Life, sales counselor Ashley Webber has received the Progress Award for Hospitality.
Due to its continued work at expanding local housing opportunities, the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County is recognized at the Progress Award winner for Excellence in Real Estate.
For redeveloping its emergency room to increase safety, privacy and effectiveness, the Daily Journal is recognizing Riverside Medical Center as the Innovator in Health Care as part of the 2023 Progress Awards.
In June of 2022 Restoration Works' Light Wave Stripper was granted a patent by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Alexandria, Va. The company at 320 S. Forest Ave. in Bradley is being recognized as this year’s Innovator in Technology as part of the Daily Journal’s 2023 Progress Awards.
Dr. Roth’s Mobile Vet Services is this year’s Daily Journal Progress Awards winner for Small Business of the Year.
The Kankakee County-based CSL Behring facility is expanding to include a CSL Plasma donation center. For these efforts, CSL is receiving the Daily Journal's Progress Award for Large Business of the Year.
For her tremendous impact during a 35-year career here, Maggie Frogge, of Kankakee, has been named the Lifetime Achievement Award recipient of the Daily Journal's 2023 Citizen of the Year.
After seeing the Kays earn several trophies in several sports since named the Kankakee athletic director in 2015, Ronnie Wilcox is being recognized himself as the 2023 Daily Journal Male Sports Citizen of the Year.
Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe’s efforts, along with those of state’s attorney staff and numerous organizations, makes him the Daily Journal's 2023 Male Citizen of the Year.
For her decades of serving Kankakee County's court system, Kankakee County Circuit Judge Kathy Bradshaw-Elliott has been named the Daily Journal’s 2023 Female Citizen of the Year.
For his efforts in building a non-profit from the ground up that has seen substantial success in its first year, Bourbonnais resident Mike Murphy has been named the Daily Journal’s 2023 Young Citizen of the Year.
Despite retiring almost 20 years ago, former BBCHS teacher and coach Darla Moldenhauer remains dedicated, including creating a 50-year celebration of girls sports last fall. She's the 2023 Daily Journal Female Sports Citizen of the Year.
