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Robin Kelly addresses inflation, health equity for Black women, and calls for Epstein file release

By Kankakee Times | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly issued several statements on July 15, 2025 regarding economic conditions under former President Trump, health care disparities facing Black women—including a discussion with Lupita Nyong’o—and transparency over...

Student suspended 1 time in 2023-24 school year in Crescent Iroquois Community Unit School District 249

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 14, 2025

There was one incident of a student being suspended in Crescent Iroquois Community Unit School District 249 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Iroquois County: Cities registered 9 lawyers with active licenses as of June

By S. J. Hitchcock | Jul 14, 2025

There were nine lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Iroquois County as of June.

Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Jul 14, 2025

Kankakee Metro City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

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

By I. S. Waters | Jul 14, 2025

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

Robin Kelly criticizes Trump administration on healthcare and disaster response

By Kankakee Times | Jul 14, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used recent social media posts to critique policies enacted by former President Trump’s administration regarding healthcare access and federal disaster response.

Family & kids events this week in Kankakee Metro: July 13-19

By G. R. Manning | Jul 13, 2025

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

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: July 13-19

By G. S. Marquez | Jul 13, 2025

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

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

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 13, 2025

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

Central Community Unit School District 4 reports 25 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 13, 2025

There were 25 incidents of students being suspended in Central Community Unit School District 4 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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

By G. R. Manning | Jul 13, 2025

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

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in Kankakee Metro

By F. R. Moore | Jul 13, 2025

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

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.

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.

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

By I. O. Oshea | Jul 12, 2025

Iroquois County residents paid $198,522 in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per county in May.

Kankakee County: Cities registered 45 lawyers with active licenses as of June

By S. J. Hitchcock | Jul 12, 2025

Cities within Kankakee County recorded 45 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of June.

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.

Kankakee County responsible for 35th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By I. O. Oshea | Jul 11, 2025

Kankakee County residents paid $616,782 in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per county in May.

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