February, 2016 Stories | Kankakee Times

Bourbonnais Park District reviews partnership with River Valley SRA

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

The Bourbonnais Township Park District (BTPD) will discuss its partnership with River Valley Special Recreation Association at a meeting Monday at Exploration Station.

Manteno police pension fund reviews investment portfolio

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

The Manteno Police Pension board will consider its investment portfolio with HomeStar during a meeting Wednesday at Manteno Village Hall.

Community Services Committee to consider monthly reports

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

The Kankakee County Community Services Committee will meet Wednesday at the Kankakee County Administration Building to review monthly reports from local officials.

County waiting on designs for county building repairs

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 19, 2016

The Kankakee Buildings and Grounds Committee met Jan. 13 to discuss tenants and repairs for several county buildings.

Kankakee City Council hears feedback on Glazer blackface controversy

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 19, 2016

The Kankakee City Council heard a number of comments from the public and aldermen Feb. 1 regarding Ed Glazer's Facebook photos in blackface.

ONU welcomes Ferré for lecture on groundwater science

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 18, 2016

Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) hosted Hydrology and Water Resources professor Dr. Ty Ferré Wednesday for a lecture on “Seeing Things Differently: Rethinking the Relationship Between Data, Models and Decision-Making.”

Momence allocates money from large vehicle fees

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 18, 2016

The Momence City Council approved an amendment Monday that will allocate the penalties paid by overweight or oversized vehicles to specific funds.

Momence clears way for metal manufacturer on East River Street

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 18, 2016

The Momence City Council approved a rezoning request for the property at 124 E. River St. during its Feb. 15 meeting.

Gardant's Burkett appointed to NCAL board

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 17, 2016

Gardant Management Solutions recently announced that CEO Rod Burkett will join the National Center for Assisted Living's (NCAL) board of directors.

ONU announces professor, 3 new engineering programs

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 17, 2016

Olivet Nazarene University's Walker School of Engineering will offer three new concentrations this fall.

Porter preps Momence residents for utility adjustments, new recycling bins

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 17, 2016

Momence Mayor Mick Porter outlined the schedule and rationale Monday for the ongoing utility construction along Second and Fourth streets in Momence.

St. Anne receives pumpkin fest presentation

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 17, 2016

The St. Anne village board met Feb. 8 at St. Anne Village Hall for a presentation on the St. Anne Pumpkin Festival.

Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support gains endorsements

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 17, 2016

The non-profit Illinois Fire Fighter Peer Support (ILFFPS) recently secured endorsements from the Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois and the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association.

County to review 2015 traffic accident report

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 16, 2016

The Kankakee County Public Safety Committee will review last year's traffic crash data at a meeting Thursday at the Kankakee County Sheriff's Office.

County authorizes interfund borrowing to support general fund

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 16, 2016

The Kankakee County Board approved a resolution Tuesday that will allow the county to borrow money from its various accounts to support the county's general operating fund.

Bourbonnais tweaks zoning code, considers Arbor Grove development

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 16, 2016

The Village of Bourbonnais Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Feb. 25 at Bourbonnais Village Hall to consider adjustments to the language of its zoning code.