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Iroquois County ranks 71st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during 2024

By Kankakee Times | May 28, 2025

Iroquois County residents paid approximately $1.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per county in 2024.

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Bradley responsible for 47th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By Kankakee Times | May 28, 2025

Bradley residents paid just under $18.1 million in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Iroquois County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending May 17

By Kankakee Times | May 27, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Kankakee Times | May 27, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.8% of Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | May 27, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Village of Bradley Village Board met May 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 27, 2025

Village of Bradley Village Board met Tuesday, May 27

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City of Watseka City Council met May 27

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 27, 2025

City of Watseka City Council met Tuesday, May 27

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Rep. Haas partners with Red Cross for community blood drive

By Kankakee Times | May 27, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas, a Republican from Kankakee, is organizing a blood drive on June 6.

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Iroquois County: Residents received $130.2 million per capita from Social Security transfers in 2022

By Kankakee Times | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 8.6% of income in Iroquois County, providing an average of $4,918 per capita to residents.

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Herscher Community Unit School District 2: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Kankakee Times | May 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.9% of Herscher Community Unit School District 2 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry were approved in Kankakee Times publication area during 2024?

By Kankakee Times | May 26, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry located across Kankakee Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kankakee County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 17

By Kankakee Times | May 26, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: May 25-31

By Kankakee Times | May 26, 2025

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

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Memorial Day: A time to remember those who served

By Kankakee Times | May 26, 2025

Memorial Day is observed as a day of remembrance for those who lost their lives serving the United States.

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Which former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 29?

By Kankakee Times | May 26, 2025

This former Kankakee Times area high school standout will be in action on Thursday, May 29.

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In 2023-24 school year, 51.2% of Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Kankakee Times | May 25, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 51.2% of Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending May 17?

By Kankakee Times | May 25, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iroquois County in week ending May 17?

By Kankakee Times | May 25, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Watseka City Council met April 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 25, 2025

City of Watseka City Council met Tuesday, April 22

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City of Watseka Purchasing Committee met April 22

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 25, 2025

City of Watseka Purchasing Committee met Tuesday, April 22