Kankakee Times

Cloonen caught playing video game on House floor during debate over $453 million higher education bill

By Daniel Daw | May 13, 2016

Democratic State Rep. Kate Cloonen (D-Kankakee) is facing criticism after being filmed playing Candy Crush during a debate session last month on the Illinois House floor concerning a $453 million higher education bill.

Bradley Elementary School District #61 education board approves annual calendar

By Daniel Daw | Apr 19, 2016

The Bradley Elementary School District #61 board of education met March 10 to approve the 2016-2017 official school calendar.

Affordable textbook bill introduced in the Senate

By Daniel Daw | Oct 13, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wants college students to have access to free textbooks.

Rep. Kelly urges Congress to act on gun violence

By Daniel Daw | Oct 13, 2015

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) took to the House floor on Friday to urge representatives to pass the Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act.