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FOIA request sent to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

By Kankakee Times | Jul 29, 2025

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Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

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

By I. S. Waters | Jul 28, 2025

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Government event this week in Kankakee Metro: July 27 - Aug. 2

By I. S. Waters | Jul 28, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in Kankakee Metro this week.

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Robin Kelly criticizes GOP on energy costs and advocates for Medicaid expansion

By Kankakee Times | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted a series of tweets on July 27-28, 2025 addressing energy policy under President Trump and Republican leadership, women's healthcare access through Medicaid, and environmental protection for future generations.

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Robin Kelly addresses HHS leadership concerns and thanks summer interns

By Kankakee Times | Jul 27, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several updates on July 27, addressing potential changes at HHS under RFK Jr., thanking summer interns for their service, and inviting applications for fall internships.

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Robin Kelly highlights school safety legislation and criticizes GOP-backed healthcare changes

By Kankakee Times | Jul 26, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly posted on July 25-26 about supporting school violence prevention legislation and opposing recent Republican-led changes to tax policy and Medicaid coverage.

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Robin Kelly highlights ADA anniversary and criticizes GOP health care efforts

By Kankakee Times | Jul 26, 2025

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly used social media on July 26 to recognize milestones like the ADA’s anniversary and President Truman’s desegregation order while criticizing Republican health care initiatives impacting her Illinois district

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Robin Kelly highlights healthcare efforts and leadership discussion in latest posts

By Kankakee Times | Jul 26, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used social media on July 26, 2025 to spotlight her office’s healthcare work and promote her appearance on “The Power Within” podcast.

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Robin Kelly criticizes Trump administration over school funding freeze

By Kankakee Times | Jul 25, 2025

On July 25, 2025, U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly criticized President Trump's actions regarding school funding freezes via social media posts.

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Robin Kelly addresses Medicaid cuts, Epstein files controversy, and veteran jobs act

By Kankakee Times | Jul 24, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly posted on July 23 and July 24 about proposed Medicaid cuts under new legislation, congressional handling of Jeffrey Epstein-related files, and her support for veteran employment initiatives.

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Robin Kelly addresses health care policy and commemorates fallen officers in July posts

By Kankakee Times | Jul 24, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly posted on July 24 about health care priorities under Republican leadership, honored two fallen Capitol Police officers on their anniversary of death, and invited applications for fall internships within her office.

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Robin Kelly questions House GOP actions on Epstein files and stresses SNAP's importance

By Kankakee Times | Jul 23, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly addressed issues ranging from government transparency over Epstein-related files to support for federal nutrition programs such as SNAP in tweets posted on July 22-23, 2025.

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Rep. Jackie Haas hosts blood drive in Monee on August 13

By Kankakee Times | Jul 23, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is organizing a blood drive event on August 13.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Jul 22, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Robin Kelly criticizes shutdown of LGBTQ+ crisis hotline and SNAP cuts

By Kankakee Times | Jul 22, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly addressed concerns about the shutdown of the LGBTQ+ youth crisis hotline “988” and major cuts to SNAP funding via social media posts on July 22, 2025.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Jul 21, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: July 20-26

By I. S. Waters | Jul 21, 2025

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

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Robin Kelly addresses gun violence, global aid cuts and consumer protections in recent posts

By Kankakee Times | Jul 21, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly marked the anniversary of the Aurora tragedy and addressed issues such as cuts to global aid and consumer financial protections in posts dated July 20-21, 2025.

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Illinois launches free agrichemical container recycling program statewide

By Kankakee Times | Jul 20, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is urging farmers and agrichemical facilities to participate in a complimentary agrichemical container recycling initiative.

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Robin Kelly criticizes Trump-era budget cuts and promotes Chicago passport event

By Kankakee Times | Jul 19, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly addressed constituents via social media on July 19, highlighting opposition to proposed federal budget cuts and inviting residents to a local passport assistance event in Chicago.