August, 2017 Stories | Kankakee Times

Parkhurst hosting self-defense class for women, girls in Kankakee

By April Bamburg | Aug 31, 2017

Women and girls over age 12 are being invited to learn about self-defense, including techniques like avoidance, taking offensive actions and defensive escapes, in a free workshop hosted by Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) and One Light Self Defense on Sept. 29, according to a press release.

Gilman under microscope over cash deposits, paychecks

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 31, 2017

Auditors are conducting an investigation into alleged payroll and cash deposit discrepancies in Gilman, and the city clerk has resigned, the Edgar County Watchdogs reported recently.

Kankakee, St. Anne students to be eligible for private school scholarships in new state program

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 31, 2017

A new public school funding bill recently passed by the Illinois Legislature, SB1947, includes a scholarship program that would award donated funds to students in lower-income families — up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level — to provide them the opportunity to attend private schools.

Kankakee college offering stroke, stress seminars

By Claudia Balthazar | Aug 31, 2017

Nurses and other health providers can learning about dealing with stroke victims as well as managing stress at two daylong seminars at Kankakee Community College (KCC), according to a press release.

Kankakee Community College announces summer 2017 President’s List

By Claudia Balthazar | Aug 30, 2017

Nearly 100 Kankakee Community College students have been named on the Summer 2017 President’s List for maintaining a 3.80 GPA or higher.

Kankakee Times Athletes in Action, Football: Aug. 27 - Sept. 2

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Kankakee Times coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.

Public officials can't be free from prosecution, group cautions

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 29, 2017

Two recent alleged instances of fraud and embezzlement in Edgar and Iroquois counties are prime examples of why public officials suspected of wrongdoing must be prosecuted, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Group questions how 'poor' Iroquois dispatch work deserves bonus

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 29, 2017

Employees at Iroquois County Communications (ICOM), a public body that provides dispatch services for area emergency units, could receive a bonus even if they earn poor evaluations, according the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

City of Watseka City Council met August 28.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2017

City of Watseka City Council met at 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28.

Village of Clifton Board met July 24.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2017

Village of Clifton Board met at 7 p.m. Monday, July 24.

Village of Clifton Ordinance and Zoning Committee will meet August 30.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2017

Village of Clifton Ordinance and Zoning Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30.

Mark H. and Peggy Rieke acquire 725 Grove Way B, Bourbonnais

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2017

On Aug. 1, 2017, Reflection Homes of Bourbonnais LLC sold their property at 725 Grove Way B, Bourbonnais to Mark H. and Peggy Rieke for $264,740.

Bruce and Katherine Hartman buy 11749 E. Gregg Bl, Momence

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2017

The home at 11749 E. Gregg Bl, Momence was sold on Aug. 1, 2017 by Joel A. Nelson (trustee), Colleen E. Nelson (trustee), Colleen E. Nelson (revocable living trust) and Joel A. Nelson (revocable living trust) for $125,000. The buyers were Bruce and Kather