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Robin Kelly criticizes RFK Jr., National Guard use, and tariffs in September 2025 posts

By I. S. Waters | Sep 5, 2025

On September 5, 2025, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly published several tweets criticizing vaccine misinformation from RFK Jr., President Trump's use of the National Guard to address gun violence, and tariffs affecting Illinois farmers.

Robin Kelly addresses ICE activity and public health concerns in recent posts

By I. S. Waters | Sep 3, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly published several statements on social media between September 2 and September 3 addressing ICE operations in Chicago, opposing National Guard deployment to the city, and criticizing RFK Jr.

Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Sep 2, 2025

Kankakee Metro City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By I. S. Waters | Sep 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Kankakee Metro this week.

Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Sep 1, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this September in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Sep 1, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Kankakee Metro this month.

Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Aug 26, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Aug 25, 2025

Kankakee Metro City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 24-30

By I. S. Waters | Aug 25, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Kankakee Metro this week.

Inside Garden Of Prayer Youth Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By I. S. Waters | Aug 23, 2025

Garden Of Prayer Youth Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $30,000 grant in FY2024 for infrastructure improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center

By I. S. Waters | Aug 22, 2025

Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $450,000 in FY2024 for capital improvements, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois DOGE Profile: Kankakee Community College

By I. S. Waters | Aug 21, 2025

Kankakee Community College, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).