Kankakee Times

Haas introduces legislation to protect police officers following fatal shooting, injury

By Emily Bevard | Mar 1, 2022

State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has introduced legislation to increase penalties for repeat offenders. The bills follow the Dec. 30, 2021, murder of Bradley Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic and the critical injury of officer Tyler Bailey who were ambushed after responding to a nuisance call about a barking dog.

Boyle faces criticism over decision to cancel weekend basketball games

By Emily Bevard | Feb 8, 2022

Michael Boyle, superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet is facing criticism for his decision to cancel all Diocese of Joliet basketball games scheduled over the weekend, following the issuance of a temporary restraining order on the state’s mask mandates.

Barickman appointed to lead Thirty-by-Thirty Conservation Task Force

By Emily Bevard | Dec 6, 2021

State Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) has been appointed to lead the Thirty-by-Thirty Conservation Task Force, which aims to help protect the state’s natural resources.