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Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met April 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, April 15

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Westmont Village Foreign Fire Insurance Board of Trustees met April 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

Westmont Village Foreign Fire Insurance Board of Trustees met Monday, April 15

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Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met April 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Monday, April 15

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Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met April 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met Monday, April 15

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Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met April 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Monday, April 15

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Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met April 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Monday, April 15

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City of Momence City Council met April 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

City of Momence City Council met Monday, April 15

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Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education met April 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education met Thursday, April 11

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City of Watseka Public Safety Committee met March 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

City of Watseka Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, March 12

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City of Gilman City Council met March 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

City of Gilman City Council met Monday, March 11

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Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met April 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Monday, April 15

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Village of Bourbonnais Community & Economic Development Committee met April 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 16, 2024

Village of Bourbonnais Community & Economic Development Committee met Thursday, April 11

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Median home valuation prices in Kankakee County rose to $175,000 in March 2024 compared to March 2023

By Kankakee Times | Apr 16, 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in Kankakee County rose by $35,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 25.7%.

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Understanding the New Grandparent Loophole for FAFSA

By Kankakee Times | Apr 16, 2024

The 2023-2024 FAFSA application deadline is approaching, with an important change that could impact students and their families. This year, a new rule known as the 'Grandparent Loophole' is being implemented, affecting how college payments made by grandparents are considered in the financial aid process.Under the previous FAFSA rules, grandparent contributions to a student's college fund were counted as untaxed student income, potentially reducing the student's eligibility for aid. However, as stated by an expert, "The new system for the 2023-2024 application will take...

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 in 2021-22 school year?

By Kankakee Times | Apr 15, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 was $94,274 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $56,169, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Who voted in Central SW Village of Bourbonnais: Precinct Bourbonnais 2 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Kankakee Times | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Kankakee Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 1,379 voters in Central SW Village of Bourbonnais: Precinct Bourbonnais 2 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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National Work Zone Awareness Week Urges Safe Driving Practices to Protect Construction Workers

By Kankakee Times | Apr 15, 2024

National Work Zone Awareness Week is set to take place from April 15 to 19, 2024. The annual event serves as a reminder for drivers to exercise caution and safety when driving through work zones. The importance of this week is encapsulated in the words of one advocate, who stated, "This National Work Zone Awareness Week, remember to move over and slow down when approaching work zones." These simple actions can make a significant difference in ensuring the safety of construction workers on the job.As the summer construction season approaches, another message reinforces...

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central SE Village of Bourbonnais: Precinct Bourbonnais 14

By Kankakee Times | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Kankakee Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 844 voters in Central SE Village of Bourbonnais: Precinct Bourbonnais 14 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central NE City of Kankakee: Precinct Kankakee 6 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Kankakee Times | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Kankakee Times analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 845 voters in Central NE City of Kankakee: Precinct Kankakee 6 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Kankakee County home valuations rose in Q1

By Kankakee Times | Apr 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in Kankakee County rose by $22,250, while total sales decreased by 9.4%.