Kankakee Times

At Bradley Central Middle School, a 24.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Former state school employee Coghlan paid in $2K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $56K in retirement

Former state school employee Nancy Coghlan, who retired in September 2018, saved $2,272 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Hatfill paid in $69K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.4M in retirement

Former state school employee David Hatfill, who retired in September 2018, saved $69,131 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

How much revenue has Cissna Park CUSD 6 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 received through local taxes increased 4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of public schools data.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois college football fields 3,544 players

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

Illinois ranked seventh most popular for college football among the 50 states, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of college sports participation.

6,039 borrowers in default on student loans after attending 2-year colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 1, 2018

Kankakee Community College is among two-year universities in Illinois that reported borrowers defaulting on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

VILLAGE OF BOURBONNAIS: Community Open House

Are you a Village of Bourbonnais resident - new, current or considering?

MOMENCE CUSD 1 SCHOOL DISTRICT: Momence Junior High School Scholastic Book Fair

MJHS Scholastic Book Fair is right around the corner!

BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT: Free Sunset Yoga

Life can be stressful but it's important to be mindful of your health.

KANKAKEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Business After Hours at Federated Bank

You're invited to attend our Oktoberfest Business After Hours event to help Federated Bank celebrate 100 years in business.

RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE: Trick or Trot 5K Run & Walk

Join us on October 13th for Riverside's Annual Trick or Trot 5K Run/Walk & Kids' Dash, presented by Riverside Orthopedic Specialists.

RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE: Pets Really Can Improve Health!

Pets Really Can Improve Health!

PRESENCE ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL: Greased Lightning Raffle

This is your chance to win BIG!

PRESENCE ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL: Welcome Westwood!

Westwood Obstetrics and Gynecology providers now have office hours in the our Presence Medical Group Office located at 555 W. Court Street, Kankakee.

Statewide test results: white students score 16.6 points higher at King Middle Grade School

At King Middle Grade School, a 16.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Statewide test results: white students score 23.1 points higher at Liberty Intermediate School

At Liberty Intermediate School, a 23.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

How much revenue has Central CUSD 4 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Central Community Unit School District 4 received through local taxes decreased 4.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of public schools data.

83.8 percent of Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center teachers stay put; average earns $47,575 per year