Kankakee Times

VILLAGE OF BOURBONNAIS: Acorns. Apple Cider. Crisp Air. Cool Breeze. Fall Leaves. Autumn has arrived!!!

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2018

The Village of Bourbonnais would like to remind residents of the convenient ways to properly dispose of your leaves (and also note it is against village ordinance to deposit leaves into the roadways).

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER: Riverside Medical Group Continues to Grow New Orthopedic Group

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2018

Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome Orthopedic Surgeon, Andrew Toftoy, MD. Dr. Toftoy will be seeing patients at Orthopedic Specialists, located at 400 Riverside Drive, Suite 1600 in Bourbonnais.

Statewide test results: low income students score 21.5 points lower at Donovan Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

At Donovan Junior High School, a 21.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How much revenue has Herscher CUSD 2 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

The revenue Herscher Community Unit School District 2 received through local taxes increased 9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 20.3 points lower at Cissna Park Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

At Cissna Park Junior High School, a 20.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

70.8 percent of King Middle teachers stay put; average earns $53,633 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

More than 70.8 percent of teachers stay at King Middle Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 13.7 points lower at Iroquois West Elementary School / Thawville

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Iroquois West Elementary School / Thawville, a 13.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 16.3 points lower at Cissna Park Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Cissna Park Elementary School, a 16.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How much revenue has Pembroke CCSD 259 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Pembroke Community Consolidated School District 259 received through local taxes increased 1.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of public schools data.

56.2 percent of John Kennedy Middle teachers stay put; average earns $53,633 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 56.2 percent of teachers stay at John Kennedy Middle Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Statewide test results: low income students score 1.0 points higher at Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary School, a 1.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 23.1 points lower at Donovan Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Donovan Elementary School, a 23.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education Building Committee will meet September 25.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2018

Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education Building Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Board of Education met September 17.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2018

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 17.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Board of Education met September 17.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2018

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 17.

Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met September 17.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2018

Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 17.

Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board of Education will meet September 25.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 24, 2018

Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25.