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Village of Bradley Village Board met Monday, May 13

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met May 13

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Monday, May 13

City of Gilman City Council met May 13

City of Gilman City Council met Monday, May 13

Kankakee County Board met May 14

Kankakee County Board met Tuesday, May 14

Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals met May 13

Kankakee County Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday, May 13

NICB issues guidelines to prevent car theft

By Kankakee Times | May 19, 2024

The National Insurance Crime Bureau (NICB) has issued a set of recommendations to prevent car theft. These include parking in well-lit areas, ensuring that keys are not left in the vehicle, refraining from leaving the car unattended while it's running, and keeping any valuables out of sight.

Home sales during week ending May 11 in Kankakee County

There were 12 reported residential sales in Kankakee County in the week ending May 11, according to BlockShopper.com.

Applications open for the 2024 Governor's Hometown Awards

The 2024 Governor’s Hometown Awards program is now accepting applications. This initiative formally acknowledges projects that have significantly enhanced the quality of life in their respective communities between January 1, 2023, and December 31, 2023. The deadline for submissions is set for June 14, at 5pm CST.

Illinois domestic violence hotline sees record-high shelter requests in 2023

In 2023, the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline witnessed a significant surge in contacts. The hotline received an unprecedented 17,972 requests for shelter, marking a 45% increase from the previous year.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 81.7% of Iroquois County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

In Iroquois County districts, 3,104 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iroquois County in week ending May 11?

By Kankakee Times | May 17, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 11, according to GasBuddy.com.

5.6% of citizens unemployed in Iroquois County in 2021

By Kankakee Times | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in Iroquois County hit 5.6% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Illinois State House District 79 candidate: 'One year from now, Illinois residents will be required to possess a REAL ID card to board flights and visit certain federal offices'

By Kankakee Times | May 17, 2024

Illinois State House District 79 candidate, Jackie Haas, stated, "One year from now, Illinois residents will be required to possess a REAL ID card to board flights and visit certain federal offices." Haas is set to face Democrat William Morgan in the upcoming general election.

Kankakee County Jail: We have housed 94 illegal aliens since July 1, 2021

Kankakee County Jail officials said they have housed ninety-four illegal aliens in the jail in the time period since July 1, 2021.

Illinois residents required to have REAL ID card for flights, federal office visits

Illinois residents will be mandated to possess a REAL ID card in order to board flights and visit specific federal offices, starting from one year from now.

Dalton Kostecka, former Bishop Mcnamara High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

They open the tournament against Coe Kohawks.

Trenton Koenig, former Bishop Mcnamara High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship