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News from March 2024

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City of Watseka Public Safety Committee met Feb. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

City of Watseka Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Feb. 13

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Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Feb. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 14

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Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met Feb. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Feb. 6

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Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Feb. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

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

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Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met Feb. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

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

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Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Feb. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

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

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Iroquois County Finance/I.T. Committee met March 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

Iroquois County Finance/I.T. Committee met Thursday, March 7

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Iroquois County Judicial & Public Safety Committee met March 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

Iroquois County Judicial & Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, March 6

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Iroquois County Tax Committee met March 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

Iroquois County Tax Committee met Tuesday, March 5

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City of Momence City Council met March 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

City of Momence City Council met Tuesday, March 5

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Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission met March 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Mar 12, 2024

Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission met Monday, March 4

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Median home valuation prices in Kankakee County rose to $160,000 in February 2024 compared to February 2023

By Kankakee Times | Mar 12, 2024

In February, the median sale price of a home in Kankakee County rose by $34,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 10.3%.

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National Girl Scout Day Celebrates a Legacy of Leadership

By Kankakee Times | Mar 12, 2024

Today, on March 12, 2024, we celebrate National Girl Scout Day, honoring a legacy of empowerment and leadership. As one speaker joyfully exclaimed, "Happy National Girl Scout Day!"The Girl Scouts of America, established in 1912, have flourished over the years. With over 2.5 million members, as highlighted by a source, the organization stands as the largest leadership organization for girls in the nation. The impact of the Girl Scouts in shaping the lives of young girls and fostering leadership skills cannot be overstated.

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Equal Pay Day: Raising Awareness of the Gender Pay Gap

By Kankakee Times | Mar 12, 2024

On March 12, 2024, Equal Pay Day is observed to raise awareness of the gender pay gap. This day symbolizes the disparity in earnings between men and women, highlighting the inequity that still exists in the workplace.According to a statement, "Equal Pay Day raises awareness of the gender pay gap." The significance of this day lies in acknowledging the ongoing struggle for equal pay and opportunities for all individuals in the workforce.It is noted that "The date of Equal Pay Day changes each year as it symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men...

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Q4 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Kankakee County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Kankakee Times | Mar 11, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Kankakee County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

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Free Eclipse Glasses Available in Kankakee District Office Ahead of Total Eclipse

By Kankakee Times | Mar 11, 2024

Residents in the Kankakee area have the opportunity to acquire a complimentary pair of eclipse glasses in preparation for the upcoming total eclipse on April 8th. The initiative, organized by the Illinois Optometric Association, aims to ensure the safety of individuals observing the celestial event.Those interested in obtaining the protective eyewear can do so by visiting the district office in Kankakee at 370 E Court Street. The offer of free eclipse glasses is a gesture from the Illinois Optometric Association to promote safe viewing practices during the...

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Q4 2023 Recap: 8 parolees from Kankakee County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Kankakee Times | Mar 10, 2024

There were eight offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Kankakee County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

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Daylight Saving Time Begins

By Kankakee Times | Mar 10, 2024

Daylight Saving Time began early this morning. Make sure to move your clocks forward one hour!As the clocks have sprung forward, many people across the country are adjusting to the shift in time. This annual event marks the beginning of longer days and shorter nights as we embrace the change in seasons.While the time change may lead to some initial grogginess as our bodies adjust, it also brings the promise of more daylight in the evenings and a step closer to the arrival of spring.So, don't forget to set your clocks forward and enjoy the extra hour of daylight!

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Which former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11?

By Kankakee Times | Mar 9, 2024

These former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon March 11.

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Home sales in Kankakee County in week ending March 2

By Kankakee Times | Mar 9, 2024

There were four reported residential sales in Kankakee County in the week ending March 2, according to BlockShopper.com.