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Robin Kelly comments on leadership and constituents' engagement

By Kankakee Times | Apr 12, 2025

Robin Kelly addressed her constituents on social media about various topics, including leadership's decisions, her years of service, and holiday greetings.

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Iroquois County houses 6 new registered sex offenders in Q1

By Kankakee Times | Apr 11, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were six new registered sex offenders living in Iroquois County as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Iroquois County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

By Kankakee Times | Apr 11, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons living in Iroquois County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

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March: 5 new registered sex offenders living in Iroquois County

By Kankakee Times | Apr 11, 2025

Iroquois County had five new sex offenders registered as living there in March, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Kankakee County GIS Committee met April 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 11, 2025

Kankakee County GIS Committee met 10 a.m. Friday, April 11

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Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education met April 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 11, 2025

Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education met Thursday, April 10

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Haas calls for relief for Illinois taxpayers amid growing concerns

By Kankakee Times | Apr 11, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas, a Republican from Kankakee, joined her colleagues State Representatives Jeff Keicher of Sycamore and Joe Sosnowski of Rockford in a call for relief for taxpayers across Illinois.

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Q1: Cities within Iroquois County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing

By Kankakee Times | Apr 11, 2025

There were 10 lawyers in good standing in cities within Iroquois County as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Entertainment events this weekend in Kankakee Metro: Friday, April 11 - Sunday, April 13

By Kankakee Times | Apr 10, 2025

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

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City of Watseka Code Enforcement Committee met March 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 10, 2025

City of Watseka Code Enforcement Committee met Tuesday, March 11

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City of Watseka Public Safety Committee met March 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 10, 2025

City of Watseka Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, March 11

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Village of Bourbonnais Community & Economic Development Committee met March 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 10, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Community & Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, March 11

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Village of Manteno Committee of the Whole met April 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 10, 2025

Village of Manteno Committee of the Whole met Wednesday, April 9

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Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee met April 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Apr 10, 2025

Kankakee County Criminal Justice Committee met Wednesday, April 9

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Kankakee County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Kankakee Times | Apr 10, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Kankakee County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.

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Q1: 7 new registered sex offenders living in Kankakee County

By Kankakee Times | Apr 10, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were seven new registered sex offenders living in Kankakee County as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Illinois bills advance to support vulnerable communities

By Kankakee Times | Apr 10, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas, a Republican from Kankakee, has championed two bills targeting the support and protection of vulnerable groups in Illinois.

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Robin Kelly challenges GOP legislative decisions on April 10, 2025

By Kankakee Times | Apr 10, 2025

On April 10, 2025, Robin Kelly criticized Republican legislative decisions, highlighting potential voter disenfranchisement from the "SAVE" Act and adverse economic impacts from budget cuts.

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Kankakee residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By Kankakee Times | Apr 9, 2025

Kankakee residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Kankakee County convicted of a public safety violation set for supervised release

By Kankakee Times | Apr 9, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a public safety violation living in Kankakee County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kankakee Times.