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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

By I. S. Waters | Sep 23, 2025

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Kankakee Metro government events planned for Sept. 21-27

Kankakee Metro will see the following events take place this week.

By I. S. Waters | Sep 22, 2025

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Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Sep 22, 2025

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

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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Sep 15, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: Sept. 14-20

By I. S. Waters | Sep 15, 2025

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

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Iroquois County ranks 72nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By I. O. Oshea | Sep 12, 2025

Iroquois County residents paid $182,091 in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per county in July.

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

By I. O. Oshea | Sep 11, 2025

Kankakee County residents paid $614,172 in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per county in July.

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Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: Sept. 7-13

By I. S. Waters | Sep 8, 2025

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

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Kankakee County residents pay $197,590 in County Sales Tax in July

By L. C. Molina | Sep 5, 2025

In July, Kankakee County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Robin Kelly criticizes RFK Jr., National Guard use, and tariffs in September 2025 posts

By I. S. Waters | Sep 5, 2025

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.

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Iroquois County taxpayers give $71,659 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By L. C. Molina | Sep 4, 2025

In July, Iroquois County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Robin Kelly criticizes National Guard deployment and promotes safe gun storage

By L. C. Molina | Sep 4, 2025

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.

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$416,582 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Kankakee County

By L. C. Molina | Sep 3, 2025

In July, Kankakee County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Robin Kelly addresses ICE activity and public health concerns in recent posts

By I. S. Waters | Sep 3, 2025

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.

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National Suicide Prevention Month observed; focus on ending stigma and supporting those in need

By Kankakee Times | Sep 2, 2025

September marks National Suicide Prevention Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about suicide prevention and encouraging people to reach out for support.

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$49,751 in County Sales Tax collected in July for Iroquois County

By L. C. Molina | Sep 2, 2025

In July, Iroquois County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Sep 2, 2025

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

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Robin Kelly highlights Nadler's legacy and shares guidance on suicide prevention and immigrant rights

By L. C. Molina | Sep 2, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted three messages on September 2, 2025: commending Jerry Nadler’s congressional service; promoting suicide prevention resources; and informing immigrants about their rights during increased ICE activity in Chicago

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Iroquois County taxpayers give $60,681 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By L. C. Molina | Sep 1, 2025

In July, Iroquois County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Robin Kelly highlights worker advocacy and criticizes GOP policies in Labor Day posts

By L. C. Molina | Sep 1, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly marked Labor Day with statements honoring workers while criticizing Republican-led policy changes affecting social programs like SNAP and Medicare.