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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

By Kankakee Times | Jun 16, 2025

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Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: June 15-21

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

By Kankakee Times | Jun 16, 2025

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Shred event and diaper drive scheduled for tomorrow in Kankakee

By Kankakee Times | Jun 13, 2025

My office is set to host a Shred Event and Diaper Drive tomorrow, from 10 AM to 12 PM.

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Prairie State Taxes: Bradley residents rank 63rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for April

By Kankakee Times | Jun 12, 2025

Bradley residents paid just under $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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State Rep. Jackie Haas criticizes Gov. Pritzker's stance on immigration

By Kankakee Times | Jun 12, 2025

Today, Governor J.B. Pritzker provided testimony on immigration at a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in Washington, D.C. In response to this event, State Representative Jackie Haas from Kankakee expressed her concerns...

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Kankakee residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for April

By Kankakee Times | Jun 11, 2025

Kankakee residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | Jun 11, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | Jun 10, 2025

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

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Rep. Jackie Haas announces open house at new district office

By Kankakee Times | Jun 10, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas has announced an Open House event for constituents on June 18th.

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FOIA request sent to Kankakee County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Kankakee Times | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Kankakee County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Iroquois County regarding tax relief requests for veterans on June 10, 2025

By Kankakee Times | Jun 10, 2025

FOIA Request to Iroquois County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.

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Kankakee job fair offers opportunities for local job seekers

By Kankakee Times | Jun 10, 2025

Join us tomorrow for the 2025 Job Fair from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Knights of Columbus in Kankakee.

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Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: June 8-14

By Kankakee Times | Jun 9, 2025

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

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Remembering D-Day: honoring courage and sacrifice on June 6

By Kankakee Times | Jun 6, 2025

June 6 marks D-Day, the anniversary of the Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.

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Rep. Jackie Haas launches fifth annual summer reading program

By Kankakee Times | Jun 6, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas has announced the start of her fifth annual summer reading program.

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Robin Kelly calls for congressional action on gun violence

By Kankakee Times | Jun 6, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly addresses pressing issues through social media posts dated June 4-6, emphasizing legislative action against gun violence and criticizing recent immigration enforcement tactics