Kankakee Times

Papineau FPD responds to 13 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2018

Papineau Fire Protection District responded to 13 calls in 2017 - 18.2 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Sheila K Johnson and Sheila K. McCrary (now known as) acquires 540 S. Curtis Ave., Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Genoveva Oritz purchased a home at 540 S. Curtis Ave., Kankakee from Sheila K Johnson and Sheila K. McCrary (now known as) for $75,000.

Nelson Moreno acquire 1191 E. Eagle St., Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Nelson Moreno sold their home at 1191 E. Eagle St., Kankakee to Nelida Lopez Lopez and Jesus Moreno Jr. for $35,000.

From Prairie State Wire

St. Louis-Metro East has top ‘underwater’ mortgage rate among Illinois’ largest MSAs

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Among Illinois’ most populous urban centers, the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Metro East, posted the highest percentage of mortgages that owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to a home equity analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions.

CITY OF KANKAKEE: Auto-Lab opens location in Kankakee

By Press release submission | Jun 28, 2018

Car repair and full service company Auto-Lab held their official grand opening on Monday on their new location on North Schuyler Avenue in Kankakee.

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER: Riverside Medical Group Welcomes Kimberly White, NP

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome Nurse Practitioner, Kimberly White.

KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ATHLETICS: All American 2nd Team

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Congratulations to Baseball’s Bryce Butler for being named to the NJCAA DII All American 2nd team.

OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY TIGERS FOOTBALL: Tigers add experience with the addition of Jesse Vogel

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Head coach Ralph Hodge has added one more vital piece to the 2018 recruiting class. Jesse Vogel, from Clark College (Wash.), is the newest member of the Olivet Nazarene University men's basketball 2018 recruiting class.

CITY OF KANKAKEE: Indiana SBDC Teams with SBA to Assist Businesses and Non-Profit Organizations Affected by Disaster

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Great Lakes Regional Administrator, Rob Scott is encouraging those affected by the severe storms and flooding from Feb. 14 through March 4, 2018 in Indiana to register for assistance with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and submit completed SBA disaster loan applications to get the help they need.

OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY: Resident director Melanie Breunig creates new resource for Olivet Students

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Alumna meets a spiritual need with her 15-week devotional.

BOURBONNAIS PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT: Kubo and the Two Strings Movie Showing 1pm on June 29

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Join us on Friday, June 29th at 1pm for a special showing of the movie, Kubo and the Two Strings (2016).

AUNT MARTHAS: Aunt Martha's, Lurie Children's Pilot Integrated Care Model for DCFS Youth

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness and Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago announced today a joint effort to improve the health outcomes and the care experience for children, caregivers, and families involved with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

AROMA PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Candlelight Yoga on July 3

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Bring your yoga mat and dress comfortably as we stretch and balance in the Fellowship Hall of the Aroma Park United Methodist Church.

BAYLES LAKE LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION: Fireworks: Bayles Lake Community Fireworks Show on July 3

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The Bayles Lake community is reminded that the 2018 fireworks show will be Tuesday, July 3 (July 4 is the rain date). The show will start at 9:00 p.m.

ACTING OUT THEATRE CO: West Side Story on July 20

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Join Acting Out Theatre Co. on July 20, 21 & 22 2018 as we present – West Side Story, each evening at 8:00 pm

BOURBONNAIS UPPER GRADE CENTER: Cross Country Try-Outs/Practices

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Cross Country Try-Outs/Practices

AROMA PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Farmers Market on June 28

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Beginning May 24th thru September, Aroma Park United Methodist Church will hold their Farmer's Market on Thursdays from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M.

CITY OF KANKAKEE: Kankakee United Logo Contest

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

We need your HELP! Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong wants you to join her team to make Kankakee a safe, healthy, and hopeful place for everyone.

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 7 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.