August, 2019 Stories | Kankakee Times

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60958 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 60958 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Watseka convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Watseka during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

Rep. Parkhurst applauds signing of Mason's Law

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) is applauding the signing of “Mason’s Law,” which increases penalties for drivers who cause serious injuries by failing to yield the right-of-way.

From Prairie State Wire

Former state Rep. Breen launches Fair Maps initiative

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Former state Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) is leading the charge for a constitutional amendment on the 2020 ballot that would create fair legislative maps for Illinois, launching a new website today.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60958 convicted of sex crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60958 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Watseka convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2019

There were six offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Watseka during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

COUNTY OF IROQUOIS: 2nd Installment of Real Estate Taxes Due

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2019

2nd Installment of Real Estate Taxes Due

VILLAGE OF BOURBONNAIS: Don't Be The Dealer!

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2019

Don't Be The Dealer!

BOURBONNAIS POLICE DEPARTMENT: Solicitor Notice

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2019

Residents please be informed Janis Skels and Kristaps Klavins from Southwestern Advantage Book Company have successfully completed the background requirements by the Bourbonnais Police Department for a Village of Bourbonnais solicitors' permit through 9.19.19.

KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: Sheriff Mike Downey, and the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, is warning the community in regards to a scam being reported in the area

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2019

According to reports, area residents are being called by someone identifying himself as Sheriff Mike Downey and suggesting that the resident owes fine money to the IRS for failure to pay taxes.

VILLAGE OF BOURBONNAIS: Marcotte Park Announcement

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2019

The parking lot at Marcotte Park is currently closed but the park remains open for play!

2018 Recap: Parolees in Watseka convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Watseka during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60958 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60958 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60958 convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole near Illinois zip code 60958 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

Rep. Parkhurst-sponsored law creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-79) that was introduced with the purpose of creating the Re-Entering Citizens Civics Education Act will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2020, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Watseka convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2019

There were five offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Watseka during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.