August, 2016 Stories | Kankakee Times

Bradley Insurance and Finance Committee meets to review bills

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 11, 2016

The Village of Bradley Insurance and Finance Committee met at 6:15 p.m. Monday, Aug. 8.

Swift named to CFA Yearbook 'Starting Lineup'

By Brent Zell | Aug 10, 2016

Sebastian Swift, a linebacker at Olivet Nazarene University, has been named to the 'NAIA Starting Lineup' in the College Football America 2016 Yearbook, according to ONUTigers.com.

Kankakee County board gathers for department reports, awards

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 10, 2016

The Kankakee County board of directors met at 9 a.m. yesterday, Aug. 9.

Kankakee County Finance Committee goes over budget reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 10, 2016

The Kankakee County Finance Committee met at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Kankakee County Buildings and Grounds Committee gathers to discuss reports

By Louie Torres | Aug 10, 2016

The Kankakee County Buildings and Grounds Committee met at 9 a.m. today, Aug. 10.

Kankakee County Highway and Bridge Committee to meet, consider business items

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 10, 2016

The Kankakee County Highway and Bridge Committee will meet at 9 a.m. tomorrow, Aug. 11.

Parkhurst: Entrenched elected officials need to go home

By Kim Sunderland | Aug 9, 2016

Public servants should represent their communities for a short time, then return home to continue their normal lives, says Lindsay Parkhurst, Republican candidate for State Representative in the 79th House District.

Governor plans ongoing negotiations with Democrats on budget

By Kim Sunderland | Aug 9, 2016

In addition to term limits and redistricting reform, the state budget remains a huge priority, said Gov. Bruce Rauner while stumping recently in Adams County.

Bradley board meeting focuses on petitions, department reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 9, 2016

The Village of Bradley board of trustees met at 6:30 p.m. yesterday, Aug. 8.

Bradley Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meet to discuss bill approvals

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 9, 2016

The Village of Bradley Board of Fire and Police Commissioners meets at 6 p.m. today, Aug. 9.

ONU star Larson plays in Worldwide Invitational

By Brent Zell | Aug 9, 2016

Aaron Larson, former Olivet Nazarene basketball star, recently played in the Worldwide Invitational Camp in Las Vegas, an event designed to showcase players for professional scouts from the U.S. and overseas, according to ONUTigers.com.

KCC men's soccer looks to build on strong season

By Brent Zell | Aug 9, 2016

The Kankakee Community College men's soccer team begins its 2016 regular season with a home match against Oakton Community College at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 22.

House members call for Mautino’s resignation after failure to respond to allegations

By Andrew Burger, Madison County Record | Aug 8, 2016

Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino again has failed to respond to questions from state legislators regarding federal and state investigations into allegations he misused campaign funds while serving as a state representative.

Rauner vetoes bill providing additional benefits to SURS employees

By Kristin Danley-Greiner, Madison County Record | Aug 8, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner vetoed legislation on July 29 that would have allowed public university employees who are part of the State Universities Retirement System to obtain additional health benefits without making further contributions to the retirement system after they returned to teaching.