Below you will find the Election Packet and The State of Illinois 2019 Candidate's Guide.

Join us in planning for the future of downtown Kankakee!

Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong, the City Council and residents expressed concerns regarding access to recycle service following a presentation made to the full City Council by Ernie Lopez, Municipal Services Manager at Republic Services.

The Watseka Police Department would like to inform the public that due to the extreme heat conditions predicted for Monday and Tuesday the Watseka Public Library has been designated as an official cooling center.

We invite you to show your Warrior Pride by taking part in our FIRST ever Homecoming Window Decorating Contest being held by the WCHS F-Troop!

Join Kankakee Valley’s local philanthropists, physicians, leaders and associates, as Presence St. Mary’s Hospital (PSMH) celebrates their 20th annual Gala at 6 p.m.

Aunt Martha’s Health & Wellness participated in the 89th Annual Bud Billiken Parade on August 11th, 2018 at Washington Park.

Riverside Healthcare continues to expand services to benefit the community and the new pediatric therapy program is one of those.

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 12-18, 2018.

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 5-11, 2018.

Crescent Iroquois Community Unit School District 249 increased per-student spending 21.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of public schools data.

Manteno Community Unit School District 5 decreased per-student spending 24.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of public schools data.

Citizens for Parkhurst, a candidate committee, reported receiving $14,756.83 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Committee to Elect Chasity L Wells Armstrong, a candidate committee, reported receiving $500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Manteno Community Unit School District 5 reported 273 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Milford Area Public Schools District 124 reported one expulsions and 56 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Momence Community Unit School District 1 reported 43 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Donovan Community Unit School District 3 reported 28 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Supporting a proposal to cut Illinois property taxes in half and a slate of political candidates who would help make that happen is part of Liberty Principles PAC's recently announced "Save Your Home" campaign.

The Salvation Army is collecting gently used and new coats during September.