The following school events are scheduled to take place in Kankakee Metro this week.
Monday, May 19
Event: Ecology Club Meeting
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School
8-8:45 pm
Tuesday, May 20
Event: Buildings & Grounds Meeting
Manteno High School
4-5 pm
Event: SADD Meeting
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School
8-8:50 pm
Event: Chess Practice
Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School
8:15-10 pm
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly voiced opposition on September 3-4, 2025, to deploying the National Guard in Chicago and advocated for stronger gun safety measures through new legislation.
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.
September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention and encouraging people to reach out for support.
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