Kankakee Times

Calling it a “tremendous victory for the American farmer,” President Donald Trump Thursday signed the 2018 farm bill.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60954 in 2nd quarter of 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 60954, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kankakee Times.

Herscher High School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Herscher High School rose to 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center stayed flat at 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 86 percent of Bradley Central students failed math

About 14 percent of Bradley Central Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 86 percent of students failed.

Jay W. and Amy N. Tamblyn unload 1177 Lascombes, Bourbonnais

On Dec. 21, 2018, Nicholas Rossi and Brittney Andres purchased a home at 1177 Lascombes, Bourbonnais from Jay W. and Amy N. Tamblyn for $315,000.

Christopher and Jessica Rae Norman buy 847 White Tail Bend, Manteno

On Dec. 21, 2018, Curt A. and Rosarah P. Erickson sold their home at 847 White Tail Bend, Manteno to Christopher and Jessica Rae Norman for $245,000.

Christopher and Jessica R. Norman and Jessica R. Witthoft (formerly known as) acquires 156 E. Third St., Manteno

On Dec. 21, 2018, Paula Jett purchased a home at 156 E. Third St., Manteno from Christopher and Jessica R. Norman and Jessica R. Witthoft (formerly known as) for $128,000.

Thomas D. Blasco acquires 495 S Prairie Ave., Bradley

On Dec. 21, 2018, Thomas D. Blasco purchased a home at 495 S Prairie Ave., Bradley from Scott A. and Amanda M. Hicks for $130,000.

Statewide test results: 72 percent of Liberty Intermediate failed English language arts

About 28 percent of Liberty Intermediate School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Stephanie A. Miller and Stephanie A. Williams (formerly known as) unload 751 Washington Ave., Bourbonnais

On Dec. 21, 2018, Joseph L. and Cindy L. Palinski and Daniel Miller purchased a home at 751 Washington Ave., Bourbonnais from Stephanie A. Miller and Stephanie A. Williams (formerly known as) for $136,000.

Matthew M. and Keri R. Johnson acquire 816 E. Margaret Lane, Bourbonnais

On Dec. 21, 2018, Matthew M. and Keri R. Johnson purchased a home at 816 E. Margaret Lane, Bourbonnais from Jeffrey A. and Siauw Lin T. Grotevant for $262,500.

BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT: Chocolate Tour 2019, Tickets Are Officially Sold Out!

Chocolate Tour 2019, Tickets Are Officially Sold Out!

RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE: Ta Ta Trot organization donated $5,800 to Riverside Healthcare Foundation

The Ta Ta Trot organization donated $5,800 to Riverside Healthcare Foundation to provide breast cancer support and resources to area women.

RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE: Santa Visit at Riverside Medical Center