Kankakee Times

Outstanding debt in Herscher Community Unit School District 2 reached $12.6 million in fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Woods | Jul 31, 2025

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 had the third highest outstanding school debt among Kankakee County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Government events this August in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Jul 31, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in Kankakee Metro this month.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Iroquois County in week ending July 26

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 31, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met June 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 31, 2025

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Monday, June 16

Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met June 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 31, 2025

Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met Monday, June 16

City of Watseka Purchasing Committee met July 1

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 31, 2025

City of Watseka Purchasing Committee met Thursday, July 1

Kankakee School District 111 Finance Committee met July 31

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 31, 2025

Kankakee School District 111 Finance Committee met Thursday, July 31

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met July 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 31, 2025

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Monday, July 28

Jamie Lynn Spiese, 50, Cherished Wife, Mother, and Grandmother Remembered for Her Love of Family and Pets

By P. K. York | Jul 31, 2025

Jamie L. Spiese passed away on July 29. Below is the obituary.

Robin Kelly voices concerns about Medicaid cuts and rising school supply costs

By Kankakee Times | Jul 31, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly used her Twitter account on July 30-31, 2025 to address concerns about proposed changes to Medicaid and Medicare as well as economic challenges faced by families due to tariffs and inflation.

Milford Area Public Schools District 124 had $14.8 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Woods | Jul 30, 2025

Milford Area Public Schools District 124's outstanding school debt reached $14.8 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $3,107,970 per student.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending July 26?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Kankakee County in week ending July 26

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Family & kids events this August in Kankakee Metro

By J. F. Belcher | Jul 30, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Kankakee Metro this month.

Entertainment events this August in Kankakee Metro

By J. F. Belcher | Jul 30, 2025

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Kankakee Metro this month.

Manteno Community Unit School District 5 had $18.1 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Woods | Jul 30, 2025

Manteno Community Unit School District 5 had the highest outstanding school debt among Kankakee County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending July 19?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 29, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 2 inmates sentenced in Kankakee County during August

By F. R. Moore | Jul 29, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Kankakee County set to be released from prison in August.

From McLean County Times

Independence Party’s Calvin Coleman to run in GOP primary for Illinois 2nd District

By McLean County Times reports | 1 month ago

Calvin Coleman, a 46-year-old mechanic, small business owner and political reform advocate, announced this week that he will run in the Republican primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District on March 17, 2026, while continuing to identify with the newly formed Independence Party aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Ronald R. Woodman Sr., 81, Remembered for His Love of Family and Proud Service to Country

By P. K. York | Jul 29, 2025

Ronald R. Woodman passed away on July 27. Below is the obituary.