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.
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.
Former state school employee Christine Young, who retired in August 2018, saved $2,590 toward a pension over 2 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Reginald Patterson, who retired in August 2018, saved $25,540 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
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.
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.
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.