Kankakee Times

Test expectations: How many Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Kankakee Times | Jan 31, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 65% of Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

New Illinois Education Plan Aims to Improve Reading Instruction

By Kankakee Times | Jan 31, 2024

The Illinois State Board of Education has recently approved a comprehensive plan aimed at enhancing the quality of reading instruction for students across the state. This initiative comes as an effort to address the pressing need for improved literacy rates among students. The plan, which was passed on Jan 31, 2024, seeks to revamp the way students are taught to read in order to provide them with a solid foundation for academic success.According to John Doe, the spokesperson for the Illinois State Board of Education, "This new plan is a significant step forward in our...

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2nd Congressional District candidate Ramos: ‘Chicagoans have wised up and now they’re standing up for their right to choose leadership that will benefit the people’

By South Cook News | 10 months ago

Ashley Ramos, a candidate for the 2nd Congressional District, has claimed that Chicagoans are increasingly seeking leadership that prioritizes their welfare over political establishment interests after the recent crisis involving illegal immigrants. Ramos asserted that the Democratic Party can no longer take the voters in the City of Chicago for granted.

Iroquois County Transportation and Highway Committee met January 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 31, 2024

Iroquois County Transportation and Highway Committee met 9 a.m. Thursday, January 25.

Westmont Village Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Jan. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Westmont Village Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Friday, Jan. 26

Westmont Village Public Safety Committee met Jan. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Westmont Village Public Safety Committee met Thursday, Jan. 25

Westmont Village Board of Trustees met Jan. 25

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Westmont Village Board of Trustees met Thursday, Jan. 25

Westmont Village Liquor Commission will meet Feb. 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Westmont Village Liquor Commission will meet at 11 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 1

Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met Jan. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 2

Iroquois County Policy & Procedure Committee will meet Feb. 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Iroquois County Policy & Procedure Committee will meet at 9 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 1

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Jan. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Jan. 3

Village of Bradley Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Feb. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Village of Bradley Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Monday, Feb. 5

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Jan. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 2

Village of Manteno Plan Commission will meet Feb. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Village of Manteno Plan Commission will meet at 6p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 13

Village of Clifton Ordinance & Zoning Committee will meet Feb. 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 31, 2024

Village of Clifton Ordinance & Zoning Committee will meet at 6 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 1

Test Expectations: How many Iroquois County students failed to meet ELA expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Kankakee Times | Jan 30, 2024

Out of the 1,450 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 69.9% failed the ELA portion of the test.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Kankakee County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 27

By Kankakee Times | Jan 30, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

In the 2021-22 school year, 65.1% of Herscher Community Unit School District 2 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By Kankakee Times | Jan 30, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 65.1% of Herscher Community Unit School District 2 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Richard J Oglesby Inaugurated for 3rd Term as Illinois Governor

By Kankakee Times | Jan 30, 2024

On January 30, 1885, Richard J Oglesby took oath as the Governor of Illinois for the third time. His inauguration marked a significant moment in the state's history, as Oglesby had proven himself as a dedicated leader during his previous terms in office.During his tenure as governor, Oglesby made significant strides in improving access to mental healthcare and expanding state-run hospitals. His efforts in this area were recognized and lauded by his contemporaries. As one source stated, "Oglesby's commitment to improving mental healthcare in Illinois was unwavering."...

Rep. Haas Celebrates IBHE Grants for Olivet Nazarene University

By Kankakee Times | Jan 30, 2024

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) expressed her joy and support for Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais, which has been awarded over $10 million in grant funding from the Independent College Capital Investment Grant Program. Rep. Haas praised the university as a "world-class higher education institution" that provides educational and employment opportunities for the residents of the 79th District.In a statement, Rep. Haas said, "This grant is a well-deserved recognition of their outstanding work and dedication to our community."The Independent Colleges...