School districts in Kankakee County carried over $74.8 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 27.2% of their legal borrowing capacity.
On September 5, 2025, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly published several tweets criticizing vaccine misinformation from RFK Jr., President Trump's use of the National Guard to address gun violence, and tariffs affecting Illinois farmers.
U.S. Representative Robin Kelly voiced opposition on September 3-4, 2025, to deploying the National Guard in Chicago and advocated for stronger gun safety measures through new legislation.
As the summer season ends, Illinois State Representative Jackie Haas has announced preparations for the upcoming fall and winter, including the scheduled veto session in October.
Representative Robin Kelly published several statements on social media between September 2 and September 3 addressing ICE operations in Chicago, opposing National Guard deployment to the city, and criticizing RFK Jr.