Kankakee Times Reports Stories

Westmont Village Environmental Improvement Committee met Nov. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 3, 2025

Westmont Village Environmental Improvement Committee met Monday, Nov. 3

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Nov. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 3, 2025

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 3

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Nov. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 3, 2025

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Monday, Nov. 3

Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 3, 2025

Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 15

City of Momence City Council met Nov. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 3, 2025

City of Momence City Council met Monday, Nov. 3

Religious gatherings to take place in Kankakee Metro Nov. 2-8

By G. S. Marquez | Nov 2, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Kankakee Metro this week.

Family and kids activities scheduled in Kankakee Metro for Nov. 2-8

By G. R. Manning | Nov 2, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in Kankakee Metro this week.

This week's entertainment event in Kankakee Metro: Nov. 2-8

By G. R. Manning | Nov 2, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Kankakee Metro this week.

13.5% of teachers leave their jobs in Kankakee County

By C. S. Roberts | Nov 2, 2025

With an average salary of $58,177, 86.5% of teachers remain on their positions in Kankakee County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Robin Kelly criticizes GOP on healthcare costs and ICE tactics in recent posts

By F. R. Moore | Nov 2, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly criticized Republican approaches to healthcare costs and immigration enforcement through several social media posts on November 1-2, 2025.

Home sales in Kankakee County in week ending Oct. 25

By P. G. Speer | Nov 1, 2025

There were 27 reported residential sales in Kankakee County in the week ending Oct. 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

School events this November in Kankakee Metro

By T. S. Bittner | Nov 1, 2025

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

This week's school events in Kankakee Metro: Nov. 2-8

By T. S. Bittner | Nov 1, 2025

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

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Oct. 29

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 1, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 29

Village of Bourbonnais Communication & Engagement Committee met Oct. 29

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 1, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Communication & Engagement Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 29

Robin Kelly criticizes SNAP suspension amid ongoing Republican-led government shutdown

By P. K. York | Nov 1, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly used social media between October 31 and November 1, 2025 to criticize President Trump and Congressional Republicans over the suspension of SNAP benefits during an extended government shutdown.

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Who are the Kankakee Metro area high school alumni in action on Tuesday, Nov. 4?

By T. S. Bush | Nov 1, 2025

Tuesday, Nov. 4 will feature competition from these former Kankakee Metro area high school standouts.

Robin Kelly criticizes Republican policies on SNAP cuts and rising healthcare costs

By D. M. Hansen | Oct 31, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly voiced concerns on social media about recent decisions impacting SNAP benefits and healthcare costs on October 30-31, 2025.