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News from January 2022

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Journalist with career 'stops at the biggest sports media network' to be Illinois State MLK event keynote speaker

By David Hutton | Jan 22, 2022

While events were held across Central Illinois to honor the life and legacy of Dr. Marin Luther King Jr., one event is being held next month to commemorate his life.

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Open book: St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 average salary in 2020

By Kankakee Times | Jan 22, 2022

How much do Illinois teachers in St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 make on average, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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One teacher in Kankakee pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory by week ending Jan. 14

By Kankakee Times | Jan 22, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one teacher in Kankakee who’s signed an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project by the week ending Jan. 14.

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No new teachers in Kankakee sign pledge on Jan. 20 to teach Critical Race Theory

By Kankakee Times | Jan 22, 2022

There were no new teachers in Kankakee who signed the pledge on Jan. 20, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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SE Chicago will receive more than $1 million for 'strong foundation,' revitalization of local businesses

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2022

State Sen. Elgie Sims (D-Chicago) is taking credit for having secured a $1,450,000 grant for the Southeast Chicago Chamber of Commerce that will go toward revitalizing local businesses.

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How much in 2020 do Illinois teachers in Pembroke Community Consolidated School District 259 make on average?

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

How much do Illinois teachers in Pembroke Community Consolidated School District 259 make on average, according to contribution data accumulated from FOIA requests?

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4,634 Kankakee County residents in their 20s test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 4,634 Kankakee County residents in their 20s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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3,701 Kankakee County residents in their 50s test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 3,701 Kankakee County residents in their 50s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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907 Iroquois County residents in their 30s test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 907 Iroquois County residents in their 30s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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466 Iroquois County residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 466 Iroquois County residents in their 70s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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3,911 Kankakee County residents in their 40s test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 3,911 Kankakee County residents in their 40s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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5,403 Kankakee County residents under 20-years-old test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 5,403 Kankakee County residents under 20-years-old have tested positive for COVID-19.

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914 Kankakee County residents of 80 years and older test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 914 Kankakee County residents of 80 years and older have tested positive for COVID-19.

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1 new teacher in Kankakee pledges to teach controversial Critical Race Theory in week ending Jan. 15

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

Critical Race Theory will be taught by one more teacher in Kankakee, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

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John Becker and Cara Soucie purchase 545 Ivy Lane, Bradley

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

On Jan. 21, John Becker and Cara Soucie purchased a home at 545 Ivy Lane, Bradley from Jerry and Judith Lowey for $124,000.

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1,478 Kankakee County residents in their 70s test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 1,478 Kankakee County residents in their 70s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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914 Iroquois County residents in their 20s test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 914 Iroquois County residents in their 20s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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4,227 Kankakee County residents in their 30s test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 4,227 Kankakee County residents in their 30s have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Iroquois County officials report 97 coronavirus deaths, with 6,570 confirmed cases

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

There have been 6,570 confirmed coronavirus cases in Iroquois County as of Jan. 21, with 97 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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905 Iroquois County residents in their 50s test positive for COVID-19

By Kankakee Times | Jan 21, 2022

As of Jan. 21, 905 Iroquois County residents in their 50s have tested positive for COVID-19.