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News from February 2019

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KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: New Hospitality Operations certificate

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2019

A new Hospitality Operations certificate will be offered at KCC beginning Fall 2019.

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KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU: Guebert: 'Farmers teach the truth by living it'

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2019

It's important to educate legislators on misinformation, IFB president tells large crowd at Governmental Affairs Leadership Conference.

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KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU: Farm Bureau Acquaintance Day draws hundreds of FFA members

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2019

Roughly 400 high school FFA members representing 30 FFA chapters learned about Farm Bureau, leadership and opportunities during the annual Farm Bureau Acquaintance Day recently at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIU-C).

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KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: Kankakee County Sheriff Mike Downey & Illinois Sheriff's Association Announces Scholarships

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2019

The Illinois Sheriffs’ Association announces that it will be awarding over $50,000 in college scholarships throughout the State of Illinois to students wishing to pursue higher education during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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KANKAKEE SCHOOL DISTRICT 111: Congratulations David!

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2019

Montessori 8th grader David Love competed in the IESA State Chess Finals on February 22nd and 23rd at the Peoria Civic Center.

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VILLAGE OF BOURBONNAIS: We would like to welcome the newest addition to the Village of Bourbonnais team!

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2019

We would like to welcome the newest addition to the Village of Bourbonnais team!

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VILLAGE OF BOURBONNAIS: Village of Bourbonnais Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2019

Thursday, February 28, 2019, the Village of Bourbonnais Planning Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 5:30 p.m.

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CITY OF KANKAKEE: “Making life a little easier for those after him”

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2019

Percy Julian attended school through the eighth grade, but was not allowed to attend high school.

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CITY OF KANKAKEE: Was your vehicle damaged by hitting a major pothole?

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2019

Was your vehicle damaged by hitting a major pothole?

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CITY OF KANKAKEE: Reporting Potholes

By Press release submission | Feb 24, 2019

Reporting a Major Pothole in the City of Kankakee

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Top River home sale for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 24, 2019

A home buyer paid $65,500 to purchase the only River home sold in 2018.

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Donovan Elementary School scores 41.2% ELA proficiency, 38.4% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 24, 2019

Of the 114 students attending Donovan Elementary School in 2018, 41.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 38.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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2018 home sales: Bourbonnais price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 24, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

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Top 50 Momence home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 23, 2019

A home buyer who paid $350,000 to purchase a home on Sept. 17 paid the top home sale price for Momence in 2018.

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2018 home sales: Grant Park price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 23, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

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Momence Junior High School scores 19.2% ELA proficiency, 23.3% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 23, 2019

Of the 434 students attending Momence Junior High School in 2018, 19.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 23.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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City of Watseka Code Enforcement Committee met February 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 22, 2019

City of Watseka Code Enforcement Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 19.

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2018 home sales: Sollitt price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

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Top Ward home sale for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

A home buyer paid $83,000 to purchase the only Ward home sold in 2018.

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Je-Neir Elementary School scores 23.8% ELA proficiency, 17.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 22, 2019

Of the 322 students attending Je-Neir Elementary School in 2018, 23.8 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 17.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).