Kankakee Times Reports Stories

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Iroquois County in October compared to previous month

By Kankakee Times | Nov 6, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Iroquois County in October compared to the previous month.

Robin Kelly criticizes Trump administration's handling of SNAP funds and healthcare costs

By Kankakee Times | Nov 6, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several messages between November 5-6 criticizing President Trump's policies regarding SNAP funding and rising healthcare costs linked to expiring ACA tax credits.

Robin Kelly addresses House GOP absences and comments on ICE actions

By Kankakee Times | Nov 5, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly published a series of tweets between November 4-5, covering Congressional attendance issues during House recesses as well as incidents involving federal agents and public recognition for Native Americans during Heritage...

State Rep. Jackie Haas highlights legislative actions and community events in November update

By Kankakee Times | Nov 5, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas of Illinois’ 79th District provided updates to her constituents in her November newsletter, highlighting recent legislative activity, local events, and community initiatives.

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Who are the Kankakee Metro area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Nov. 8?

By T. S. Bush | Nov 5, 2025

These former Kankakee Metro area high school standouts will be active on Saturday, Nov. 8.

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Oct. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 4, 2025

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 6

City of Watseka Purchasing Committee met Oct. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 4, 2025

City of Watseka Purchasing Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Momence Budget and Finance Committee met Oct. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 4, 2025

City of Momence Budget and Finance Committee met Monday, Oct. 6

City of Momence City Council met Oct. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 4, 2025

City of Momence City Council met Monday, Oct.. 6

Kankakee Metro hosts Local Government Meetings today

By I. S. Waters | Nov 4, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Kankakee Resident, Paul F Hogan, Dies at 75

By P. K. York | Nov 4, 2025

Paul F. Hogan passed away on Nov. 2. Below is the obituary.

Robin Kelly criticizes GOP on healthcare shutdowns and federal aid policies

By Kankakee Times | Nov 4, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly issued a series of posts on November 3-4 criticizing Republican-led actions regarding healthcare shutdowns, immigration enforcement under President Trump and Secretary Noem, and partial SNAP funding decisions.

Robin Kelly criticizes GOP leadership and Trump policies amid ongoing government shutdown

By D. M. Hansen | Nov 4, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used social media between November 2-3, 2025, to critique House Republican actions during a prolonged government shutdown and address issues ranging from immigration enforcement in Chicago to demands for...