July, 2017 Stories | Kankakee Times

Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2017

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

Who are Douglas Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2017

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

Rauner changes communication staff as part of rebranding

By Hoang Tran | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently added several key communication personnel to his team, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Want to report a crime in Kankakee County, there's now an app

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 17, 2017

Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe recently announced via Facebook that county residents can now submit anonymous tips to law enforcement using Safe2Tell, a mobile phone app.

Parkhurst pushes for truck traffic access for Kankakee

By Russell Boniface | Jul 17, 2017

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) recently met with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Randy, Kankakee Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong and representatives from the governor’s office to discuss improvements to the I-57 and IL-17 interchange.

Here are the 4 former employees of Douglas Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2017

Here are the 4 former employees of Douglas Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Lincoln Cultural Center - Montessori Elementary post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2017

Lincoln Cultural Center - Montessori Elementary'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).

Illinois high school sports regulator wins disability lawsuit

By Aaron Crider | Jul 16, 2017

A Northern District court has ruled in favor of Illinois' top high school athletic governing body in a lawsuit filed by the parents of a student-athlete.

The price of local government: Village of Iroquois

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2017

The Village of Iroquois budget was $65,688 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $995.27 per household.

Limestone Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2017

Limestone Middle 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).

Who are the City of Watseka's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2017

Here are the 17 highest-paid employees of the City of Watseka, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Here are the 37 former employees of the City of Watseka receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 15, 2017

Here are the 37 former employees of the City of Watseka receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Liberty Intermediate School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 15, 2017

Liberty Intermediate 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).

Who are Yellowhead Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 15, 2017

Here are the 2 highest-paid employees of Yellowhead Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Being 'mad at the math' won't end Illinois' ongoing financial woes, attorney says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 14, 2017

Illinois’ economy will take decades to recover from the state’s current pension and workers’ compensation obligations, to say nothing of the debts continually being added because of a significant lack of reform, according to a blistering analysis from Chicago attorney Eugene Keefe.