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Bradley Committee of the Whole discusses payment of bill for technological services

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 20, 2017

Bradley Committee of the Whole discusses payment of bill for technological services at a recent meeting.

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Illinois Opportunity Project co-founders: Term limits in Illinois not short-term solution

By Kankakee Times | Feb 20, 2017

Term limits are not a short-term solution to Illinois' financial problems, and when or if they are implemented, such limits must be done right or the result will be more of the same, co-founders of a conservative nonprofit said during a recent Chicago-based radio broadcast.

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State Comptroller Mendoza added to BossMadigan.com

By Kankakee Times | Feb 20, 2017

The BossMadigan.com website has featured another Democratic member.

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Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals

By Kankakee Times | Feb 20, 2017

With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.

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Illinois residents slammed by sales taxes

By Kankakee Times | Feb 20, 2017

Illinois residents are being slammed by ever-rising taxes, from a tax on soda pop in Cook County to a citywide tax increase of 0.5 percent in Danville.

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Rauner provides budget address update

By Kankakee Times | Feb 20, 2017

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

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Kankakee region ranks in Top 10 for projected millennial spike

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

The Dallas-based real estate and location advisory firm Site Selection Group recently rated the Kankakee Metropolitan Statistical Area among the nation’s Top 10 metro areas positioned for growth in the millennial age group.

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Bring Back Bourbonnais hosts meet and greet fundraiser

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 20, 2017

February 18 event gave residents an opportunity to meet the "Bring Back Bourbonnais" team.

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Watchdog group's reports spur resignations at airport authority

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 20, 2017

Commissioner and attorney tender their resignations in actions prompted by Edgar County Watchdogs.

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Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By Kankakee Times | Feb 20, 2017

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.

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Manteno Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education approves 2016 tax levy

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 17, 2017

Manteno Community Unit School District No. 5 Board of Education approves 2016 tax levy at a recent meeting.

Bourbonnais Community and Economic Development Committee discusses tourism action plan

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 17, 2017

Bourbonnais Community and Economic Development Committee discusses tourism action plan at a meeting earlier this week.

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Bradley-Bourbonnais CHSD No. 307 Board discusses capital projects for FY 2018

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 17, 2017

Bradley-Bourbonnais CHSD No. 307 Board discusses capital projects for FY 2018 at a recent meeting.

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Kankakee Valley Airport Authority Board of Commissioners approves proposal or heater repairs

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 17, 2017

Kankakee Valley Airport Authority Board of Commissioners approves proposal or heater repairs at a recent meeting.

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Spring trout season approaching fast

By Brent Zell | Feb 16, 2017

The dawning of spring trout season in Illinois can also be considered the beginning of a big family event.

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Bradley Village Board considers lease agreement with Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 15, 2017

Bradley Village Board considers lease agreement with Kankakee River Metropolitan Agency at is meeting earlier this week.

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Kankakee County Board receives monthly reports, moves on appointments

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 15, 2017

Kankakee County Board receives monthly reports, moves on appointments at its meeting yesterday.

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Manteno Community Unit School District No. 5 Board updates anti-bullying policy

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 15, 2017

Manteno Community Unit School District No. 5 Board updates anti-bullying policy at a recent meeting.

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Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee considers agreement with Pembroke Township and County Sheriff Department

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 15, 2017

Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee considers agreement with Pembroke Township and County Sheriff Department at this morning's meeting.

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Governor promotes tech transformation in Illinois

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 13, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently announced the release of a request for proposal (RFP) for the Smart Street Lighting for Illinois Municipalities statewide master contract.