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Robin Kelly criticizes Trump policies and addresses start of school year

By Kankakee Times | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted a series of tweets on August 17–18, 2025 addressing immigration policy under former President Donald Trump, federal assistance programs like SNAP and Medicaid, and sending well-wishes for the new school year.

Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Aug 18, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 17-23

By I. S. Waters | Aug 18, 2025

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

Donald R. Ball Passes Away at Home

By P. K. York | Aug 18, 2025

Donald R. Ball passed away on Aug. 16. Below is the obituary.

Henry "Hank" Weiler, 91, of Kankakee, Dies Peacefully at Home

By P. K. York | Aug 18, 2025

Henry "Hank" Weiler passed away on Aug. 16. Below is the obituary.

Family & kids events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 17-23

By G. R. Manning | Aug 18, 2025

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Kankakee County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 9

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 17, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 17-23

By G. R. Manning | Aug 17, 2025

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

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 17-23

By G. S. Marquez | Aug 17, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Kankakee Metro this week.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kankakee County in week ending Aug. 9?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 17, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Robin Kelly criticizes Trump-era policies on economic inequality and healthcare

By Kankakee Times | Aug 17, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly used social media from August 15-17, 2025 to critique former President Trump's economic and healthcare policies.

Barbara Anne Spaulding, 72, of Kankakee, Passes Away After Cancer Battle

By P. K. York | Aug 17, 2025

Barbara Anne Spaulding passed away on Aug. 15. Below is the obituary.

Richard "Dick" Wayne Bergeron Dies in Kankakee at 86

By P. K. York | Aug 17, 2025

Richard "Dick" Wayne Bergeron passed away on Aug. 15. Below is the obituary.

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in Kankakee Metro

By F. R. Moore | Aug 17, 2025

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

Rosemarie C. Whittiemore, 80, Formerly of Bradley, Passes Away at Riverside Hospital

By P. K. York | Aug 17, 2025

Rosemarie C. Whittiemore passed away on Aug. 15. Below is the obituary.

Kankakee County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 9

By P. G. Speer | Aug 16, 2025

There were 18 reported residential sales in Kankakee County in the week ending Aug. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

Kankakee County schools report 3,043 incidents of students being suspended solely in 2023-24 school year

By C. A. Woods | Aug 16, 2025

There were 3,043 incidents of students being suspended in Kankakee County schools solely during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

School events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 17-23

By T. S. Bittner | Aug 16, 2025

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iroquois County in week ending Aug. 9?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 16, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.