Kankakee Times

The Manteno board of trustees approved a renewal of the Manteno Food Pantry's building lease Jan. 16.

KPL board reviews financial reports

The Kankakee Public Library (KPL) board of trustees met Tuesday in the library's 3rd floor meeting room to review the library's accounts.

Manteno to sell Crown Victoria

The Manteno board of trustees voted 6-0 March 7 to sell a 2011 Crown Victoria.

Costa Rican field station named after ONU zoology professor

The Quetzal Education Research Center (QERC) in Costa Rica recently named its hall after Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) Zoology professor and researcher Dr. Leo Finkenbinder and his wife.

Bradley reviews Motor Fuel Tax fund

Bradley's board will hear an update on the village's Motor Fuel Tax fund Monday at Bradley Municipal Building.

Kankakee approves Cornerstone housing project

The Kankakee City Council recently approved a special use permit for Cornerstone Services Inc. to build and operate a group housing facility at 1401 Navajo Court.

Manteno seeks bids for WPCC services

The Manteno board authorized village officials to seek two contracts for the Water Pollution Control Center Feb. 16.

Manteno Park and Rec Commission to tour Wright Park

The Manteno Park and Recreation Commission will tour Wright Park 6:30 p.m. March 23.

Kankakee Public Safety Committee reviews fire statistics

By Khristopher Flack | Mar 13, 2016

The Kankakee City Fire Department's Public Safety Committee will meet Tuesday at the Kankakee Fire Department to review the Fire Department's month of February.

Bourbonnais library board discusses training day

The Bourbonnais Public Library District board met Jan 25 at the library to announce an opportunity for professional development.

Bourbonnais library board to discuss upcoming banquet, parties

The Bourbonnais Public Library District board of trustees will meet March 21 at the Bourbonnais Public Library to discuss details for two upcoming celebrations.

Kankakee Junior Chambers discusses initiatives, welcomes new members

The Kankakee Area Junior Chamber will meet Tuesday at the Legends Sportsplex to familiarize itself with new members and present its agenda for the year ahead.

Chipman Library hosts free document shredding day

The Edward Chipman Public Library will host free residential document shredding services from 10 a.m. to noon April 30.

Kankakee library trustees edit policy for meeting room, personnel

The Kankakee Public Library board of trustees approved policy changes for meeting room rentals and personnel Dec. 15.

Momence to file for IDOT permit for water main project

Momence is taking steps to secure a permit from the Illinois Department of Transportation that would allow the city's contractors to bore a channel beneath IL-17 to accommodate a 12-inch water main.

Porter clarifies new monthly water fee

Momence Mayor Mick Porter offered details Monday on the city's new $7 water fee.

Momence passes penalties for late water and sewer bills