July, 2017 Stories | Kankakee Times

Parkhurst cheers bill blocking legislative cost-of-living increase

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 31, 2017

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) is happy to say she won't be paid any more this year than she was last year, according to a press release.

'Voices from the Past' takes Kankakee residents on a historic tour

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 31, 2017

The Kankakee County Museum wants area residents to join it in a walk through history on Aug. 27, according to the museum's Facebook Page.

CSL Behring is truly growing on Kankakee County residents

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 31, 2017

CSL Behring, owner of the largest manufacturing plant in Kankakee County, needs more room.

How much do public servants get paid in Kankakee County?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 31, 2017

A recent report indicates that 63,000 public servants across Illinois receive at least $100,000 each year as part of their taxpayer-supplied salaries.

The price of local government: Village of Sheldon

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 31, 2017

The Village of Sheldon budget was $1.47 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $3,468.34 per household.

Kankakee County clerk boasts decade of being under budget

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 31, 2017

The Kankakee County Clerk’s Office has ended its 10th consecutive fiscal year under budget, according to its annual report.

Iroquois County Board of Health will meet August 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 31, 2017

Iroquois County Board of Health will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 2.

Taft Primary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 30, 2017

Taft Primary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Sumner Attendance Center post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2017

Sumner Attendance Center's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Iroquois County residents $6.9M more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 28, 2017

Iroquois County residents will pay an additional $6,985,482 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

State tax hike means Harrisburg's richest get richer

By LGIS News Service | Jul 28, 2017

School’s out in the summertime. So when Harrisburg’s Mike and Angella Gauch decided they would drive to Springfield earlier this month, getting out of work wasn’t a concern.

Suburban property taxpayers would be on hook for CPS’ $17B in debt if schools bill becomes state law

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jul 28, 2017

A measure that would require homeowners in Chicago’s suburbs to pay off Chicago Public Schools’ $17 billion in debt is expected to go to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature later this month.

Steuben Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 28, 2017

Steuben Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending — down to the cent

By LGIS News Service | Jul 27, 2017

State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill is signed into law this month.

Mounting tax burden called no match for soaring pension debt in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois ranks third in the nation in unfunded pension liability despite being saddled with some of the most stifling tax burdens in the country.

St. George Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

St. George Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).