Kankakee Times

City of Kankakee City Council met May 21.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 26, 2018

City of Kankakee City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, May 21.

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met April 18.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 26, 2018

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 18.

Report: Bourbonnais spent $9,291 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 26, 2018

Spending per pupil at Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 is up 9 percent from five years ago, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of district finances.

Graduates earn 908 degrees, certificates from Kankakee Community College

By Local Labs News Service | May 26, 2018

About 19.2 percent of the 908 degrees and certificates handed out by the Kankakee Community College in 2016-17 were to students in Health Professions and Related Programs programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest

From Prairie State Wire

As Senate advances gun control to House, Illinois State Rifle Association questions bill's relevancy

By Jeff Hawkins | 6 years ago

The Illinois State House Judiciary-Criminal Committee voted Thursday 8-3 in favor of passing State Amendendment 3 to Senate Bill 337, which promotes gun safety and control by providing additional regulations affecting gun stores.

Analysis: Grant Park administrators rank 271st in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Administrators in Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 earn an average of $106,608 per year, ranking 271st out of 858 districts in the state.

Jose F. and Francisca Portales buy 11747 N. 14000 Road, Grant Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

The home at 11747 N. 14000 Road, Grant Park was sold on May 25, 2018 by Michael M. and Jennifer Minyard for $479,000. The buyers were Jose F. and Francisca Portales.

Ashley Comiskey acquires 406 Thomas Court, Momence

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

The home at 406 Thomas Court, Momence was sold on May 25, 2018 by Fred A. and Suszanne Sidener for $132,000. The buyer was Ashley Comiskey.

Report: Kankakee spent $13,013 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Spending per pupil at Kankakee School District 111 is up 8 percent from five years ago, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of district finances.

Alyssa M. Mosier and Duane J Mosier Jr. sell 134 S. 4000 Road, Limestone

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

The home at 134 S. 4000 Road, Limestone was sold on May 25, 2018 by Alyssa M. Mosier and Duane J Mosier Jr. for $105,000. The buyers were Jason and Cassandra Satter.

Graduates earn 1,497 degrees from Olivet Nazarene University

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

About 30.6 percent of the 1,497 degrees and certificates handed out by the Olivet Nazarene University in 2016-17 were to students in Education programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. De

Analysis: Kankakee County ranks 27th in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 25, 2018

The Kankakee Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded the 27th highest foreclosure rate for Illinois MSAs during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

Rep. Parkhurst declines to vote on anti-Trump legislation allowing measure to pass

By LGIS News Service | May 24, 2018

The Illinois House has passed a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan, with Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) among 13 GOP members abstaining from voting on the issue.

Analysis: St. George administrators rank 437th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Administrators in St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 earn an average of $97,567 per year, ranking 437th out of 858 districts in the state.

Dorothy J. Suprenant unloads 835 S. Yates Ave., Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | May 24, 2018

On May 24, 2018, Dorothy J. Suprenant sold their home at 835 S. Yates Ave., Kankakee to Jill E White for $105,000.

Report: Watseka Police Pension Fund gained $26,780 in investment income in 2016

By Kankakee Times | May 24, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Watseka Police Pension Fund netted 1.05 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Connie Dupuis sells 1362 Cook Bl, Bradley

By Metric Media News Service | May 24, 2018

On May 24, 2018, John J. and Jennifer L. Colbert purchased a home at 1362 Cook Bl, Bradley from Connie Dupuis for $130,000.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 60954 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 60954, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kankakee Times.

Report: Donovan spent $9,636 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Spending per pupil at Donovan Community Unit School District 3 is up 11 percent from five years ago, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of district finances.

Report: Average pensioner in Watseka Police Pension Fund earns $54,714 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

The Watseka Police Pension Fund had 9 active participants receiving an average salary of $54,714 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.