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State legislator Bunting: 'New Illinois law brings big changes for Cottage Food businesses'

By Kankakee Times Report | Apr 8, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, state Rep. Jason Bunting (R-Dwight) highlighted changes in the laws for cottage food businesses in Illinois.

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Bunting: 'For too long Illinois has passed budgets that appear balanced, but turn out to be anything but'

By Kankakee Times Report | Mar 23, 2023

In a March 17 post on his official website, Rep. Jason Bunting (R-Grundy) wrote that he is cosponsoring a balanced budget amendment to the Illinois Constitution.

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Bennett: Bill would 'provide one more tool to our schools to make sure they can staff classrooms'

By Kankakee Times Report | Mar 17, 2023

In a March 13 news release, Sen. Thomas Bennett (R-Morris) shared an update on legislation to address the teacher shortage and give flexibility to school districts with scheduling challenges.

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Manteno Village Board director Knox looks forward 'to bringing my ideas, relationships and skillset to the table'

By Kankakee Times Report | Mar 6, 2023

The Manteno Village Board welcomed Jacob Knox as the new director of public relations during its Feb. 21 meeting.

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Bunting: 'Prairie Central FFA chapter one step closer to international competition'

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 28, 2023

Rep. Jason Bunting cheered the Prairie Central FFA chapter's achievements.

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Haas: 'Happy National FFA Week to our Illinois FFA chapters'

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 28, 2023

Rep. Jackie Haas acknowledged National FFA Week in a Feb. 23 Facebook post.

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Marron: ‘We need to focus our energy this year on implementing real fiscal reforms for the people of Illinois’

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 23, 2023

State Rep. Mike Marron (R-Fithian) is criticizing Gov. J.B. Prizker’s 2024 budget proposal.

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Haas: 'It’s an honor for me to be named to this leadership team'

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 22, 2023

State Rep. Jackie Haas announced office hours for her Monee and Kankakee offices.

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Haas: 'Happy National Caregivers Day!'

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 21, 2023

In a Feb. 17 Facebook post, Rep. Jackie Haas celebrated National Caregivers Day.

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Kankakee council honors retiring staffer who 'has helped to rehabilitate more than a thousand homes'

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 20, 2023

At its Feb. 6 meeting, the City of Kankakee city council honored Gloria Dowdy, a member of the Economic and Community Development Agency on the occasion of her retirement after 22 years of service to the city.

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Haas: 'The realities of Illinois affect our families on a daily basis'

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 16, 2023

Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) on Tuesday joined fellow Republican House members in unveiling an ambitious agenda. The lawmakers introduced five groups, each assigned a specific goal

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Bill would set up insurance program allowing up to 26 weeks of paid family leave

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 15, 2023

A local business owner is opposing a bill that would create a state-administered paid family and medical leave program that would provide 26 weeks of paid time off to employees.

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Haas: 'I am looking forward to getting to work in Springfield this session'

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 12, 2023

House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is excited to be a part of five House committees this legislative session, two of which she'll serve as Republican spokesperson.

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Bennett joins in opposition to progressive tax

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 7, 2023

State Sen. Thomas M. Bennett (R-Watseka) shared an update on legislation from the State Capitol in a Facebook post published on Jan. 27.

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Bennett: 'Glad to speak at the 112th annual meeting of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs in Springfield!'

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 7, 2023

In a Feb. 2 Facebook post, Sen. Thomas M. Bennett shared his visit to the 112th annual meeting of the Illinois Association of Agricultural Fairs in Springfield.

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Niemerg condemns DCFS for 'willfully and wrongly' locking up children

By Kankakee Times Report | Feb 5, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) is criticizing the Department of Children and Family Services for “willfully and wrongly” leaving dozens of children in their care locked in juvenile jails even after some children were ordered to be released to their guardians.

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Kankakee Mayor Curtis: Rescinding sticker tax 'doable because we're in a solid financial position right now'

By Kankakee Times Report | Jan 30, 2023

In a move that was six months in the making, Kankakee City Council this month repealed its motor vehicle sticker tax.

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Nugent: ‘We are going to be ahead of the game’ with EV charging stations in Manteno

By Kankakee Times Report | Jan 24, 2023

Four electric vehicle charging stations will soon be featured in the parking lots on Main Street in downtown Manteno.

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Kankakee Police Chief: ‘We're going to miss (Officer Golden) because she's got her own kind of style with us’

By Kankakee Times Report | Jan 23, 2023

The city council of Kankakee recently marked the retirement of Morgan Golden, one of the longest standing female officers in the city’s police department.

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Haas: 'It’s an honor for me to be named to this leadership team'

By Kankakee Times Report | Jan 15, 2023

In a Jan. 12 news release, Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) announced she had been named to the Republican caucus leadership team.