November, 2015 Stories | Kankakee Times

Rauner reaches accord on unemployment insurance reforms

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 29, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner has come to an agreement with business and labor leaders on a package of new unemployment insurance reforms for Illinois.

Jill Bowling recognized with ATHENA Leadership Award

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Nov 29, 2015

The Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce recently presented Jill Bowling with the ATHENA Leadership Award.

Village of Bradley reminds residents of 'Snow Command' efforts

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 29, 2015

Public Works is ready to keep Bradley streets clear during snow events.

Support Illinois nonprofits with #IGive campaign

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 29, 2015

Serve Illinois and Forefront will support nonprofits in Illinois with the #IGive campaign beginning on Dec. 1.

County board to hold meeting to authorize budget, anticipation warrants

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The Kankakee County Board will hold a special meeting Monday at 9 a.m.

State streamlines title insurance company application process

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is making the agent application and license renewal processes for title insurance companies easier and cheaper.

Durbin submits public comment in support of Scott NGA bid

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) filed a public comment with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Monday in support of Scott Air Force in Illinois taking over host responsibilities for a division of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency.

Durbin urges vote on bill to close gun buying loophole for suspected terrorists

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined fellow Senate Democrats Nov. 24 in urging the U.S. House of Representatives to vote on a bipartisan bill that would give the federal government power to prevent suspected terrorists from buying guns and explosives in the United States.

ISAC wins CIO award for IT team

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) was awarded the Chief Information Officer's Most Effective IT Team award Nov. 19.

Rauner grants clemency to 10 in time for holiday

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner granted clemency requests to 10 Illinois criminals on Wednesday.

Durbin urges Obama to close gun sale loopholes

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined 21 fellow Senate Democrats in urging President Barack Obama to use his executive authority to bolster gun control regulations.

Rauner makes new appointments to health review board, EIU

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 24, 2015

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner announced three new leadership appointments on Friday.

Durbin calls for public health report on in-home gun access

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 21, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and 19 colleagues in the Senate appealed to the comptroller general of the U.S. to prepare an official government report on the measures that could be taken to address in-home gun access as a public health and safety issue.