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Prairie State sales taxes: Kankakee County residents paid 33rd-largest sum in December 2023

By Kankakee Times | Mar 8, 2024

Kankakee County residents paid $552,981 in sales taxes, the 33rd highest total paid per county in December 2023.

Kankakee County: How many students passed their English tests in 2021-22 school year?

By Kankakee Times | Mar 8, 2024

Out of the 6,731 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 24.8% passed the English portion of the test.

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International Women’s Day Celebrates Women's Achievements Worldwide

By Kankakee Times | Mar 8, 2024

On March 8 2024, International Women’s Day is being celebrated worldwide as a time to acknowledge the cultural, economic, and political accomplishments and contributions of women. In line with this, a heartfelt thanks is extended to the trailblazing women who have tirelessly worked to achieve gender equality in the United States and across the globe.The essence of International Women’s Day is encapsulated in the words, "International Women’s Day is a time to recognize the cultural, economic, and political accomplishments and contributions of women." This sentiment...

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Did Iroquois County students fail or pass their 2021-22 school year English tests?

By Kankakee Times | Mar 7, 2024

Out of the 1,450 students who took the IAR in the 2021-22 school year, 30.1% passed the English portion of the test.

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Kankakee County taxpayers give $177,736 in County Sales Tax in December 2023

By Kankakee Times | Mar 7, 2024

In December 2023, Kankakee County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Upcoming IDOC Hiring Events

By Kankakee Times | Mar 7, 2024

The Illinois Department of Corrections is gearing up for a series of hiring events in various locations across the state. The events are scheduled to take place throughout March and April, offering job seekers an opportunity to explore career options within the department.According to a statement from the Illinois Department of Corrections, "The Illinois Department of Corrections is holding hiring events across the state in March and April."The hiring events aim to attract individuals interested in pursuing a career in corrections and contributing to the rehabilitation...

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Kankakee County Finance Committee met February 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 7, 2024

Kankakee County Finance Committee met 9 a.m. Wednesday, February 28.

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Village of Ashkum Board of Trustees met Feb. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Village of Ashkum Board of Trustees met Monday, Feb. 5

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Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met Feb. 3

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met Saturday, Feb. 3

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Village of Bradley Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met March 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Village of Bradley Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Monday, March 4

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Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Jan. 31

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 31

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Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met March 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Monday, March 4

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Village of Bourbonnais Community & Economic Development Committee met Feb. 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Village of Bourbonnais Community & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 28

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Village of Manteno Committee of the Whole met Feb. 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Village of Manteno Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Feb. 27

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Village of Bradley Village Board met Feb. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Village of Bradley Village Board met Monday, Feb. 26

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Iroquois County Policy & Procedure Committee met Feb. 29

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Iroquois County Policy & Procedure Committee met Thursday, Feb. 29

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Iroquois County Management Services Committee met March 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Iroquois County Management Services Committee met Monday, March 4

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Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met Feb. 26

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, Feb. 26

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Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Jan. 29

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 7, 2024

Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Monday, Jan. 29

Recognizing the Importance of Dental Care on National Dentist’s Day

By Kankakee Times | Mar 6, 2024

Today, March 6, 2024, marks National Dentist’s Day, a day dedicated to appreciating the crucial role that dentists play in maintaining our health and well-being. In a statement, it was highlighted that, "Dental care is an important, and often overlooked, part of a person’s health and well-being." As individuals across the nation take a moment to reflect on the significance of oral health, a simple yet impactful reminder was shared, "Don’t forget to thank your dentist today for all that they do!" National Dentist’s Day serves as a timely reminder for everyone to...