October, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Olivet Nazarene men's, women's basketball teams ready for new season

By Russell Boniface | Oct 14, 2016

The Olivet Nazarene University (ONU) men’s basketball team will begin its 2016-17 season on Oct. 29 at home against Goshen College.

Olivet Nazarene adds four new management majors

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 14, 2016

Ever on the lookout to broaden student prospects, Bourbonnais-based Olivet Nazarene University’s business school recently introduced four new concentration choices for students in its bachelor’s program, including public administration and three different types of management.

Highest-paid teacher in Kankakee Area Special Education Coop earned $59,808 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2016

The top five highest-paid teachers in Kankakee Area Special Education Coop each earned more than $38,000.

KCC men’s basketball team has more unity, less ego this year

By Russell Boniface | Oct 13, 2016

The Kankakee Community College (KCC) men’s basketball team will begin its 2016-17 season on Nov. 1 at home against Elgin Community College.

Writer to read her poetry, short stories at KCC

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 13, 2016

Poet, painter, critic and linguist Hedy Habra will visit Kankakee Community College (KCC) to read her poetry 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in KCC’s Cavalier Room on campus, near River Road.

Bradley Finance Committee review bills, accounts

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 11, 2016

The village of Bradley Finance Committee met Monday to review bills and accounts.

Village of Bradley Planning and Zoning Commission

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 11, 2016

The village of Bradley Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday to approve special use permit.

Kankakee City Council approve street closure

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 11, 2016

The Kankakee City Council met Sept. 19 to approve haunted house street closure.

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Kankakee City Council establish trick-or-treat hours

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 11, 2016

The Kankakee City Council Oct. 3 to establish trick-or-treat hours.

7.42 percent of people in Momence receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2016

7.42 percent of people in Momence were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Kankakee Times.

13.57 percent of people in Kankakee receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2016

13.57 percent of people in Kankakee were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Kankakee Times.

Watchdog group accuses Kankakee Valley Airport Authority of conflict

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 10, 2016

The Kankakee Valley Airport Authority (KVAA) allegedly allowed a conflict of interest when it awarded a contract to a commissioner on the KVAA board, John Kraft of the Edgar County Watchdogs' "Illinois Leaks" website said this week.

Did you know nine in ten Illinois journalists vote Democrat?

By Kankakee Times | Oct 10, 2016

The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board made headlines last week when it endorsed Gary Johnson for U.S. president.

7.06 percent of people in Chebanse receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

7.06 percent of people in Chebanse were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Kankakee Times.

6.79 percent of people in Manteno receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

6.79 percent of people in Manteno were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Kankakee Times.

4.02 percent of people in Reddick receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

4.02 percent of people in Reddick were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Kankakee Times.

2.67 percent of people in Bonfield receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

2.67 percent of people in Bonfield were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Kankakee Times.