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Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 10-16

By I. S. Waters | Aug 11, 2025

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

William Steven “Billy” Harvoth, 67, of Bradley, Passes Away at Home

By P. K. York | Aug 11, 2025

William Steven "Billy" Harvoth passed away on Aug. 9. Below is the obituary.

Robin Kelly discusses tariffs, town hall meeting in Hyde Park, and worker rights

By Kankakee Times | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used her social media platform in August 2025 to discuss technology costs affected by tariffs, announce a Hyde Park town hall event, and show support for federal employees' rights.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending Aug. 2?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 10, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 10-16

By G. S. Marquez | Aug 10, 2025

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

Entertainment events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 10-16

By G. R. Manning | Aug 10, 2025

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

Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 had $540,000 in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Woods | Aug 10, 2025

Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 had the second lowest outstanding school debt among Iroquois County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Family & kids events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 10-16

By G. R. Manning | Aug 10, 2025

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

Robin Kelly addresses human rights concerns and youth leadership opportunities

By Kankakee Times | Aug 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly commented on U.S. foreign policy and youth leadership initiatives in a series of posts dated August 9-10, 2025.

School events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 10-16

By T. S. Bittner | Aug 9, 2025

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

Debt in St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 hit $853,300 in fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Woods | Aug 9, 2025

St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256's outstanding school debt reached $853,300 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $344,073 per student.

Home sales in Kankakee County during week ending Aug. 2

By P. G. Speer | Aug 9, 2025

There were 22 reported residential sales in Kankakee County in the week ending Aug. 2, according to BlockShopper.com.

Robin Kelly addresses Epstein files and announces internship opportunities

By Kankakee Times | Aug 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several updates on August 9, 2025, including comments on government transparency regarding the Epstein files and information about internships in her office.

Robin Kelly discusses infrastructure projects and policy positions in August tweets

By Kankakee Times | Aug 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted updates on local infrastructure efforts and her positions regarding immigration policy and federal social programs across three tweets dated August 8-9, 2025.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iroquois County in week ending Aug. 2?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 8, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Debt in Donovan Community Unit School District 3 hit $875,000 in fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Woods | Aug 8, 2025

Donovan Community Unit School District 3 had the third lowest outstanding school debt among Iroquois County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Carol G. Jamnik, 90, of Sun City West, AZ, formerly of Bourbonnais, Passes Away

By P. K. York | Aug 8, 2025

Carol G. Jamnik passed away on Aug. 6. Below is the obituary.

Entertainment event this weekend in Kankakee Metro: Friday, Aug. 8 - Sunday, Aug. 10

By G. R. Manning | Aug 7, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Kankakee Metro this weekend.

Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Bradley School District 61’s outstanding debt hit $1.3 million

By C. A. Woods | Aug 7, 2025

Bradley School District 61's outstanding school debt reached $1.3 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $103,151 per student.

Robin Kelly promotes app challenge and addresses veteran issues in latest posts

By Kankakee Times | Aug 7, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly used her social media platform on August 7, 2025 to promote student participation in the Congressional App Challenge and address concerns about recent federal actions impacting veterans.

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