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Herscher Community Unit School District 2: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 32.7% of Herscher Community Unit School District 2 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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New Year's Eve Celebrations Begin with Wishes for a Safe and Happy Night

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

New Year's Eve is here, and people around the world are getting ready to bid farewell to the old year and welcome in the new one. As the clock strikes midnight, celebrations will be in full swing, but with an emphasis on safety and happiness.The sentiment of the night is summed up by the well wishes expressed by many. One person said, "Happy New Year's Eve! Wishing everyone a safe and happy night as we celebrate the beginning of the new year." This sentiment echoes the thoughts of many who want to ensure that the transition into the new year is filled with joy and...

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Preslee Michael, former Terre Haute North Vigo High School standout, played on Saturday, December 30 in NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers lost 59-96 in their NAIA game against the Dakota State Trojans on Saturday, December 30.

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Katie Draper, former Hutsonville High School standout, played on Saturday, December 30 in NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 30, Bloomington High School standout Bett O'Neal competed in NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers lost 59-96 in their NAIA game against the Dakota State Trojans on Saturday, December 30.

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On Saturday, December 30, former Hoover High School standout Janet Eriksen’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 30, Penn High School standout Grace Schutt competed in NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers lost 59-96 in their NAIA game against the Dakota State Trojans on Saturday, December 30.

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Kayleigh Flach, former Oconomowoc High School standout, played on Saturday, December 30 in NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers lost 59-96 in their NAIA game against the Dakota State Trojans on Saturday, December 30.

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Madison Smith, former Rockford Christian High School standout, played on Saturday, December 30 in NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers lost 59-96 in their NAIA game against the Dakota State Trojans on Saturday, December 30.

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On Saturday, December 30, former North Scott High School standout Hattie Hagedorn’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers lost 59-96 in their NAIA game against the Dakota State Trojans on Saturday, December 30.

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Normal Community West High School standout Olivia Demosthenes’ college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, December 30

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

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Homestead High School standout Khendel Rolison’s college team lost in NAIA game on Saturday, December 30

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

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Jamie Finn, former Oak Creek High School standout, played on Saturday, December 30 in NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The game took place in Bourbonnais, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 30, former Davison High School standout Olivia Dirkse’s college team lost in an NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers lost 59-96 in their NAIA game against the Dakota State Trojans on Saturday, December 30.

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Brooklyn Marshall, former Metamora Township High School standout, played on Saturday, December 30 in NAIA game

By Kankakee Times | Dec 31, 2023

The Olivet Nazarene Fighting Tigers lost 59-96 in their NAIA game against the Dakota State Trojans on Saturday, December 30.

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Which former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1?

By Kankakee Times | Dec 30, 2023

These former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 1.

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Home sales during week ending Dec. 23, 2023 in Kankakee County

By Kankakee Times | Dec 30, 2023

There were 28 reported residential sales in Kankakee County in the week ending Dec. 23, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Iroquois Theater Fire: Remembering the Deadliest Fire in US History

By Kankakee Times | Dec 30, 2023

On December 30, 1903, the Iroquois theater in Chicago became the site of the deadliest fire in the history of the United States. This tragic event claimed the lives of over 600 people and left a lasting impact on fire safety and emergency protocols in theaters worldwide.The Iroquois theater was a popular venue, known for its grandeur and capacity to accommodate large audiences. On that fateful day, it was filled with theatergoers eagerly awaiting the matinee performance of the musical "Mr. Bluebeard." However, the joy and excitement quickly turned into horror as a fire...

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32.8% of St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Kankakee Times | Dec 30, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 32.8% of St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Watseka City Council met Oct. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 30, 2023

City of Watseka City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 24