October, 2018 Stories | Kankakee Times

LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY: Fundraiser: Adult Pallet Painting Night

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

The FRIENDS of the Library are hosting a pallet painting sign fundraiser!

KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Student forums - Meet V.P. candidates

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

KCC students are encouraged to attend forums to meet candidates for vice president for student development & services.

KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Hispanic Heritage Month performance

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

The community is invited to a free Latin dance music event in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month.

CITY OF KANKAKEE: Coachlight Square/Neighbors In Riverview will be hosting a Listening Session with Kankakee United

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

Coachlight Square/Neighbors In Riverview will be hosting a Listening Session with Kankakee United.

CITY OF KANKAKEE: 2nd Congressional Hiring Event

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host her 6th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 19, from 9 a.m.

Statewide test results: white students score 3.2 points higher at St. Anne Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

At St. Anne Elementary School, a 3.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

79.3 percent of Watseka Community teachers stay put; average earns $52,850 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

More than 79.3 percent of teachers stay at Watseka Community High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 2.3 points higher at John L. Nash Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

At John L. Nash Middle School, a 2.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Taft Primary School reports 13% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The truancy rate at Taft Primary School fell to 13 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Essex home prices rise in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Essex rose by $65,000 while total sales remained unchanged with five homes sold.

Kankakee home prices rise in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Kankakee rose by $39,487 while total sales increased by 2.5%.

Bradley home prices rise in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Bradley rose by $17,750 while total sales decreased by 13.6%.

Grant Park home prices rise in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Grant Park rose by $24,950 while total sales decreased by 42.9%.

Bonfield home prices fall in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Bonfield fell by $5,000 while total sales decreased by 25%.

Kankakee SD 111 placed on financial "warning" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Kankakee School District 111 on its financial "early warning" list.

Manteno home prices rise in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Manteno rose by $31,000 while total sales decreased by 34%.

Herscher home prices fall in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Herscher fell by $30,550 while total sales increased by 100%.

Momence home prices fall in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Momence fell by $2,500 while total sales remained unchanged with 21 homes sold.

Herscher Intermediate School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The truancy rate at Herscher Intermediate School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.