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Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Kankakee Metro this week.

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: April 6-12

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in Kankakee Metro this week.

Entertainment events this week in Kankakee Metro: April 6-12

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in Kankakee Metro this week.

Week ending March 23: No new registered sex offenders living in Iroquois County

Iroquois County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 23, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

School events this week in Kankakee Metro: April 6-12

By Kankakee Times | Apr 5, 2025

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

Bradley ranks 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

Bradley residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

How many students were enrolled in Iroquois County in 2023-24 school year?

Enrollment numbers in Iroquois County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Iroquois County?

There were six offenders living in Iroquois County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kankakee Times.

Legislative updates and community events in Springfield and surrounding areas

Work in Springfield is advancing as the legislative assembly intensifies activity with the recent committee bill passage deadline in the House.

Robin Kelly promotes gun safety and healthcare initiatives in tweets

Robin Kelly used her Twitter platform in April 2025 to discuss significant legislative efforts.

Kankakee County saw 17.2% increase in transfer dependency percentage since 1970 as of 2022

In 2022, government transfers made up 25% of income in Kankakee County, an alarming 17.2% surge from 7.8% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

Manteno picks LaMore as new mayor: ‘They're so happy that they've got us in charge instead of the Manteno Mafia’

By Kankakee Times reports | Apr 3, 2025

On April 1 Manteno voters elected vocal anti-Gotion critic Annette LaMore to lead the Village of Manteno.

Iroquois County residents rank 71st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

Iroquois County residents paid $179,017 in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per county in January.

Kankakee County residents pay $429,670 in Countywide Sales Tax in January

In January, Kankakee County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Kankakee County enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment numbers in Kankakee County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Iroquois County Judicial & Public Safety Committee met April 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 3, 2025

Iroquois County Judicial & Public Safety Committee met Wednesday, April 2

Robin Kelly announces summer internship and criticizes Trump's tariffs