October, 2023 Stories | Kankakee Times

Friday night football: where to see the Watseka Warriors and 8 other local football teams play today - Oct. 13

By Kankakee Times | Oct 13, 2023

These teams from the Kankakee Times coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 6 p.m.

City of Watseka Code Enforcement Committee met Aug. 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 13, 2023

City of Watseka Code Enforcement Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 8

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Sept. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 13, 2023

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 11

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Iroquois County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By Kankakee Times | Oct 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Iroquois County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

Resources to Start a Women-Owned Business this Women’s Small Business Month

By Kankakee Times | Oct 12, 2023

According to a report from March 2023, women owned over 12 million businesses in 2018, employing over 10 million workers and generating more than $2 trillion in sales and $388 billion in annual payrolls. With these impressive numbers in mind, starting a business may seem like a daunting task for many women. However, if you are a woman in the 79th District looking to start a small business, there are resources available to help you get started.The U.S. Small Business Administration provides a comprehensive guide called "10 Steps to Start Your Business." This guide outlines...

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Aug. 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 12, 2023

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 7

Village of Bradley Village Board met Sept. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 12, 2023

Village of Bradley Village Board met Monday, Sept. 11

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Kankakee County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Kankakee Times | Oct 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Kankakee County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

There were 75 Asian students enrolled in Kankakee County schools in 2021-22 school year

By Kankakee Times | Oct 11, 2023

In Kankakee County schools, 75 Asian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

12 Hour Swing Shift Worker to Illinois Trump Delegate

By Phil Nagel | Oct 11, 2023

Throughout history, we have been taught to do what we are told, not to question authority. Imagine what the United States would look like if you our founding fathers would have adhered to those same rules. Simple, the United States would not exist as we know it today. It takes fighters to risk it all to forge the freedoms that so many of us take for granted today.

Groundbreaking Proton Beam therapy now more accessible in Illinois

By Kankakee Times | Oct 11, 2023

Illinois state leaders and medical facilities have collaborated to make Proton Beam therapy more accessible to cancer patients in the state. This significant development is a result of House Bill 2799, sponsored by State Representative Norine Hammond (R-Macomb), which aims to provide better care and treatment options for Illinois residents battling cancer.The inspiration behind this legislation came when Representative Norine Hammond received a call from a constituent who had been diagnosed with a brain tumor. The patient's doctor recommended Proton Beam therapy, but due...

Rep Haas Recognizes Embrace Consignment for October Local Business Spotlight

By Kankakee Times | Oct 11, 2023

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has chosen Embrace Consignment of Bradley as October's local business spotlight. Embrace Consignment is a store that specializes in selling in-style, clean, and damage-free clothing and furniture. Representative Haas presented a certificate from the House of Representatives to owner Julie Jones-Reece, with House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) in attendance.Representative Haas expressed her appreciation for Embrace Consignment, stating, "Finding affordable, fashionable clothing can be difficult for many, but Embrace...