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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.

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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.

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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.

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Marilyn Gruber, 84, of Bradley, Passes Away in Indianapolis

By P. K. York | Aug 16, 2025

Marilyn Gruber passed away on Aug. 14. Below is the obituary.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending Aug. 9?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 15, 2025

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

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Robin Kelly announces internship deadline and mobile office hours in new Twitter posts

By Kankakee Times | Aug 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used her Twitter account on August 15, 2025 to announce deadlines for fall internships and mobile office hours for constituents in Illinois' largest Democratic district.

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Iroquois County students suspended 373 times solely in 2023-24 school year

By C. A. Woods | Aug 15, 2025

There were 373 incidents of students being suspended in Iroquois County schools solely during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Iroquois County saw 15.3% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

By Kankakee Times | Aug 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 24.1% of income in Iroquois County. How does this compare to historical figures?

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Entertainment events this weekend in Kankakee Metro: Friday, Aug. 15 - Sunday, Aug. 17

By G. R. Manning | Aug 14, 2025

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

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Robin Kelly highlights constituent's health journey and advocates for Social Security protection

By Kankakee Times | Aug 14, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on August 14, 2025 about meeting young constituent Kairo—who overcame significant health challenges—and discussed efforts to safeguard Medicaid coverage.

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Robin Kelly criticizes Donald Trump's policies and rhetoric in series of social media posts

By Kankakee Times | Aug 14, 2025

On August 14, 2025, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several statements criticizing former President Donald Trump's handling of historical institutions and Social Security policy.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Iroquois County in week ending Aug. 9?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 13, 2025

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

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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Aug 13, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Robin Kelly addresses workers’ rights and Trump policies in August social media posts

By Kankakee Times | Aug 13, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly shared messages on August 13, 2025 about labor advocacy and criticism of Trump-era policies via social media posts.

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Iroquois County residents rank 71st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By I. O. Oshea | Aug 12, 2025

Iroquois County residents paid $200,796 in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Aug 12, 2025

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

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Robin Kelly addresses college costs and Trump administration policies at Hyde Park town hall

By Kankakee Times | Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several tweets on August 11–12 highlighting concerns about college affordability under the Trump administration and summarizing key discussions from her Hyde Park town hall with guests Kwame Raoul and Ed Yohnka.

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Robin Kelly addresses Black unemployment, tax policy criticism, and LGBTQ+ rights in August posts

By Kankakee Times | Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly addressed Black unemployment rates, criticized tax policies associated with former President Trump, and reiterated her support for LGBTQ+ protections on August 12, 2025.

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Kankakee County residents paid 34th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By I. O. Oshea | Aug 11, 2025

Kankakee County residents paid $671,492 in sales taxes, the 34th highest total paid per county in June.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Aug 11, 2025

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