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Herscher Community Unit School District 2 students suspended 67 times in 2023-24 school year

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 12, 2025

There were 67 incidents of students being suspended in Herscher Community Unit School District 2 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Bradley ranks 59th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By I. O. Oshea | Jul 12, 2025

Bradley residents paid just over $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

School events this week in Kankakee Metro: July 13-19

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 12, 2025

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

Cheapest diesel in cities across Kankakee County in week ending July 5

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 12, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at six gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Randall D. “Randy” Clymer, 68, Fondly Remembered as Owner of Clymer Construction

By P. K. York | Jul 12, 2025

Randall "Randy" D. Clymer passed away on July 10. Below is the obituary.

Robin Kelly voices constituent fears over GOP cuts to Medicaid

By Kankakee Times | Jul 12, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used recent social media posts dated July 11-12, 2025, to highlight concerns raised by constituents about Republican proposals affecting Medicaid and SNAP benefits.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending July 5?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kankakee County in week ending July 5?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Kankakee residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for May

By I. O. Oshea | Jul 11, 2025

Kankakee residents paid just over $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

Theresa A. Parker, 94, Remembered for Dedication to Dance and Family

By P. K. York | Jul 11, 2025

Theresa A. Parker passed away on July 9. Below is the obituary.

Tomorrow's schedule for memorial or funeral services in Kankakee Metro

By F. R. Moore | Jul 11, 2025

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Kankakee Metro tomorrow.

Kankakee County GIS Committee met July 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 11, 2025

Kankakee County GIS Committee met Friday, July 11

Robin Kelly leads criticism of Medicaid cuts during New Orleans townhall

By Kankakee Times | Jul 11, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly used social media posts dated July 10-11, 2025 to criticize recent Medicaid cuts signed by President Trump and highlight their potential effects during a townhall event in New Orleans.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Iroquois County in week ending July 5?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 10, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Ronald Riebe, 78, Remembered for Dedication to Community and Passion for Golf

By P. K. York | Jul 10, 2025

Ronald Riebe passed away on July 8. Below is the obituary.

robin kelly addresses gun violence and health issues

By Kankakee Times | Jul 10, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly addresses significant issues such as gun violence in Chicago and rising measles cases due to declining vaccination rates under current health policies.

Iroquois County: 24.1% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 49th in Illinois

By Kankakee Times | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.1% of income in Iroquois County—ranking it 49th most dependent among Illinois counties.

1 gas station in cities throughout Kankakee County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 5

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 10, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Iroquois County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 5

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 9, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Jul 9, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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