November, 2023 Stories | Kankakee Times

Report reveals Black students face more discipline at King Middle Grade School in 2021-22 school year

By Kankakee Times | Nov 27, 2023

Black students, constituting 51.5% or 191 of King Middle Grade School's total student population of 371, accounted for 104 out of the 129 total suspensions (80.6%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per two students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Watseka City Council met Sept. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 27, 2023

City of Watseka City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 26

Kankakee County Transportation Committee met Oct. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 27, 2023

Kankakee County Transportation Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 24

Discipline at Je-Neir Elementary School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Kankakee Times | Nov 26, 2023

Black students, constituting 13.7% or 41 of Je-Neir Elementary School's total student population of 299, accounted for four out of the five total suspensions (80%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per 10 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27?

By Kankakee Times | Nov 25, 2023

These former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27.

Home sales in Kankakee County in week ending Nov. 18

By Kankakee Times | Nov 25, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Kankakee County in the week ending Nov. 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 25, 2023

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Sept. 20

LaHood on NO GOTION Act: ‘Taxpayers should not be on the hook for billions in federal subsidies funneling to companies beholden to malign actors’

By Kankakee Times | Nov 24, 2023

Congressmen Darin LaHood (R-IL) and John Moolenaar (R-MI) have introduced the No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers’ Income to Oppressive Nations (NO GOTION) Act.

City of Watseka Public Works Committee met Sept. 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 24, 2023

City of Watseka Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 19

Kankakee County Executive Committee met Oct. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 24, 2023

Kankakee County Executive Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 24

City of Watseka Finance, Legal & Audit Committee met Sept. 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 23, 2023

City of Watseka Finance, Legal & Audit Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 19

City of Watseka City Council met Oct. 24

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Nov 23, 2023

City of Watseka City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 24

Dube to Manteno Planning Commission: ‘This commission cannot approve the use of any zoning that would use a highly toxic material’

By Kankakee Times | Nov 22, 2023

During a recent Manteno Planning Commission meeting, attorney Robby Dube, an associate at Eckland & Blando, addressed concerns about the proposed Gotion lithium-ion battery plant.

McHeffey on public support agasint Gotion plant: ‘I’m very proud of the citizens of Manteno’

By Kankakee Times | Nov 22, 2023

A Manteno Planning and Zoning commission meeting was attended by several vocal anti-Gotion protestors on Nov. 21, which highlighted the local residents' rising concerns over potential threats to national security and lack of transparency in government decision-making.

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News from November 2023

Report reveals Black students face more discipline at King Middle Grade School in 2021-22 school year

City of Watseka City Council met Sept. 26

Kankakee County Transportation Committee met Oct. 24

Discipline at Je-Neir Elementary School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

Which former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 27?

Home sales in Kankakee County in week ending Nov. 18

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 20

LaHood on NO GOTION Act: ‘Taxpayers should not be on the hook for billions in federal subsidies funneling to companies beholden to malign actors’

City of Watseka Public Works Committee met Sept. 19

Kankakee County Executive Committee met Oct. 24

City of Watseka Finance, Legal & Audit Committee met Sept. 19

City of Watseka City Council met Oct. 24

Dube to Manteno Planning Commission: ‘This commission cannot approve the use of any zoning that would use a highly toxic material’

McHeffey on public support agasint Gotion plant: ‘I’m very proud of the citizens of Manteno’

Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Sept. 18

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Oct. 23

On Tuesday, November 21, Terre Haute North Vigo High School standout Preslee Michael competed in NAIA game

On Tuesday, November 21, former Hutsonville High School standout Katie Draper’s college team lost in an NAIA game

On Tuesday, November 21, former Round Lake High School standout Aniyah Moody’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

Jasmine Ferrero, former The Colony High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 21 in NJCAA game

Village of Manteno Public Works & Utilities Committee met May 27

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