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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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
On July 31, 2017, Anna M. Landers and Anna M. Tanis (now known as) sold their home at 580 Hilltop Ave., Bradley to Jason G. and Katie L. Lisko for $140,000.
On July 31, 2017, Andrew W. and Eddie D. and Mary Ellen Harvell sold their home at 480 S. Main St., Kankakee to Jeremiah M. and Kylie G. Woodworth for $110,000.
The home at 2583 E. Heritage Drive, Kankakee was sold on July 31, 2017 by Edward D. and Nancy L. Rodgers for $164,900. The buyers were Earl and Ericka Alexander.
The home at 17775 W State Route, Reddick was sold on July 31, 2017 by Tyler R. Gilbert, Krystin Scott and Krystin Gilbert (now known as) for $220,000. The buyers were Matthew D. and Meghen R. Samples.