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Rubber Rose Books & Print recognized by State Representative Jackie Haas

State Representative Jackie Haas of Kankakee has selected Rubber Rose Books & Print as her February Local Business Spotlight.

By Kankakee Times | Mar 5, 2025

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Robin Kelly criticizes Trump's economic and healthcare policies

Congresswoman Robin Kelly voices her concerns over President Trump's policies in recent tweets dated March 4-5, 2025.

By Kankakee Times | Mar 5, 2025

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Robin Kelly criticizes Trump's economic policies amid rising costs

By Kankakee Times | Mar 5, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly addresses rising inflation and critiques Donald Trump's policies in recent tweets from March 5, 2025.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | Mar 4, 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 Kankakee Times | Mar 3, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: March 2-8

By Kankakee Times | Mar 3, 2025

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

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Celebrating Women's History Month: Honoring past achievements and future progress

By Kankakee Times | Mar 1, 2025

This month marks the celebration of Women's History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the achievements and contributions of women throughout history.

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Kankakee County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 3.8% of income in 2022

By Kankakee Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3.8% of income in Kankakee County, providing an average of $1,949 per capita to residents.

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Government events this March in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | Feb 28, 2025

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

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Petition calls for support of homeschool freedom in District 79

By Kankakee Times | Feb 27, 2025

Every child deserves access to high-quality education that helps them thrive.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | Feb 25, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | Feb 24, 2025

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

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Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: Feb. 23 - March 1

By Kankakee Times | Feb 24, 2025

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

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Rep. Jackie Haas organizes blood drive in Park Forest

By Kankakee Times | Feb 24, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas, representing Kankakee, is organizing a blood drive scheduled for March 7th.

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Robin Kelly honors John Lewis's legacy and discusses politics at UChicago

By Kankakee Times | Feb 22, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly paid tribute to John Lewis while discussing pressing political issues at the University of Chicago Law School on February 21-22, 2025.

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Robin Kelly criticizes Trump's funding cuts impacting Illinois families

By Kankakee Times | Feb 20, 2025

In a series of tweets dated from February 18-20, Robin Kelly voiced strong criticism against funding cuts initiated by the Trump administration.

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Rep. Haas criticizes Governor Pritzker's state address for partisanship

By Kankakee Times | Feb 19, 2025

Following the recent State of the State Address, State Representative Jackie Haas from Kankakee expressed her dissatisfaction with Governor Pritzker's speech. Rep. Haas criticized the address for being overly partisan and focusing on national...

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