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In the 2023-24 school year, 63.2% of Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Iroquois County in week ending May 10

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Kankakee School District 111 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.3% of the students in Kankakee School District 111 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending May 10?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Haas hosts pet adoption event in Bourbonnais

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Kankakee County: Social Security dependency reached 7.9% in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.9% of income in Kankakee County, providing an average of $4,058 per capita to residents.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kankakee County in week ending May 10?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iroquois County in week ending May 10?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Judge rules lawsuit against Gotion plant may proceed; Attorney: ‘Everything that Gotion tried to do, they lost’

By Kankakee Times reports | May 15, 2025

A Kankakee County judge ruled on May 14 that most claims in a lawsuit filed by Concerned Citizens of Manteno against Gotion Inc. and the Village of Manteno can proceed.

Test expectations: How many Bradley School District 61 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 65.5% of Bradley School District 61 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Bradley School District 61 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 14.1% of the students in Bradley School District 61 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee met May 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 15, 2025

Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee met Wednesday, May 14

Kankakee County Highway & Waterways Committee met May 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 15, 2025

Kankakee County Highway & Waterways Committee met Thursday, May 15

Iroquois County Emergency Telephone Systems Board met May 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 15, 2025

Iroquois County Emergency Telephone Systems Board met Thursday, May 15

Rep. Haas announces fifth annual job fair with over 40 employers

State Representative Jackie Haas is set to host a job fair on June 11th in Kankakee.

1 gas station in cities throughout Iroquois County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending May 10

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Kankakee County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 10

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Iroquois County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 10

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Kankakee School District 111 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 16.4% of the students in Kankakee School District 111 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 66.5% of Central Community Unit School District 4 students failed math portion of IAR