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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iroquois County in week ending Aug. 16?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 20, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Robin Kelly calls for updated gun laws and criticizes Trump-era policy changes

By Kankakee Times | Aug 20, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly used a series of tweets on August 19-20, 2025 to call for updated gun laws and criticize President Trump's approaches to policing and social program funding.

Robin Kelly shares highlights from farm tour and community discussions on August 20

By Kankakee Times | Aug 20, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly documented her August 20 farm tour through social media posts that detailed visits to Janie’s Mill and Beans & Barley Brews as well as conversations with farmers and advocates about food security.

Robin Kelly shares insights from farm tours and urban agriculture visits

By Kankakee Times | Aug 20, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly provided updates on August 20, 2025 about her visits with Illinois farmers and agricultural groups via social media posts.

Robin Kelly announces community event and criticizes federal land policy in August posts

By Kankakee Times | Aug 19, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used her social media accounts on August 19, 2025, to promote a local health fair and express opposition to proposed federal land sales affecting Native American tribes.

Jerome F. Van Voorhis, 86, Passes Away at Home in St. Anne

By P. K. York | Aug 19, 2025

Jerome F. Van Voorhis passed away on Aug. 17. Below is the obituary.

Nancy M. Kurowski, 80, of Bourbonnais, Passes Away at Riverside Medical Center

By P. K. York | Aug 19, 2025

Nancy M. Kurowski passed away on Aug. 17. Below is the obituary.

Robin Kelly criticizes Trump administration on veterans’ rights and election integrity

By Kankakee Times | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several tweets on August 18, 2025, criticizing former President Donald Trump's approach toward veterans’ issues and election policies while warning about potential threats to democratic processes.

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.