July, 2017 Stories | Kankakee Times

The price of local government: Village of Donovan

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2017

The Village of Donovan budget was $169,125.18 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,182.69 per household.

Who are Momence Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2017

Here are the 4 highest-paid employees of Momence Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Herscher High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2017

Herscher High 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).

Here are the 1 former employees of Pembroke Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2017

Here are the 1 former employees of Pembroke Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Hopkins Park keeps Jeff Myles hopping

By Aaron Crider | Jul 7, 2017

Local park athletic coordinator stays busy with year-round sports

Daily Journal names its superstar softball players

By Charmaine Little | Jul 7, 2017

The Kankakee Daily Journal recently unveiled its list of stars who shine brightest on the softball diamond.

How did Lindsay Parkhurst spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Republican Lindsay Parkhurst's election campaign committee, Citizens for Parkhurst, spent $3,644 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Nina Epstein spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Republican Nina Epstein's election campaign committee, Nina Epstein for Mayor, spent $5,967 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Chasity L Wells-Armstrong spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Democratic Chasity L Wells-Armstrong's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Chasity L Wells Armstrong, spent $5,973 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Jim. Rowe spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Democratic Jim. Rowe's election campaign committee, Friends of Jim Rowe, spent $10,335 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Michael Downey spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Republican Michael Downey's election campaign committee, Downey for Sheriff, spent $19,602 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Kankakee home prices rise in June 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Kankakee rose by $37,650 while total sales decreased by 13.2%.

How did Edward S Glazar Jr spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Republican Edward S Glazar Jr's election campaign committee, Citizens for Glazar, spent $206 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Bradley home prices rise in June 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in June 2017 in Bradley rose by $5,500 while total sales decreased by 12.1%.

How did Colton Ekhoff spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Republican Colton Ekhoff's election campaign committee, Friends of Colton Ekhoff, spent $2,290 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Bruce Adams spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Bradley progressive Bruce Adams's election campaign committee, Friends of Bruce Adams, spent $3,292 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Melvin Blanchette spend campaign funds in the second quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 7, 2017

Independent Melvin Blanchette's election campaign committee, Bourbonnais Township United Party, spent $3,432 in the second quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).