Kankakee Times

'Long overdue' or environmental hazard? Bill to fund Hopkins Park natural gas pipelines heads to Pritzker's desk

By James Ledbetter | Jun 28, 2021

A controversial bill, that would fund more natural gas pipelines is making its way to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s desk and is causing an uproar in a village outside Kankakee.

The Village of Braceville receives over $400,000 to improve infrastructure

By James Ledbetter | Apr 19, 2021

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) says that the Village of Braceville has been chosen to get CDBG funding to enhance storm drain infrastructure.

Kankakee YMCA benefits from legislation that provides funding to improve handicapped access

By James Ledbetter | Aug 19, 2020

An Illinois state representative helped to secure funding for a YMCA to improve handicapped access.

Kankakee County GOP invites public to take survey

By James Ledbetter | Mar 21, 2020

The Kankakee County Republican Central Committee (KCRCC) recently asked the public to participate in its 2020 survey.