Kankakee Times

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes 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.

Kankakee residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March

Kankakee residents paid $923,112 in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: May 11-17

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

Robin Kelly criticizes recent actions by President Trump on social media

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly voiced her concerns over President Trump's decisions via social media posts made between May 9-12, focusing on topics such as library leadership changes and funding cuts for community programs while calling for peace...

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Which former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

These former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: May 11-17

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

Bradley ranks 63rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during March

Bradley residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Iroquois County in week ending May 3?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

20.9% of Milford Area Public Schools District 124 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 20.9% of the students in Milford Area Public Schools District 124 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Entertainment events this week in Kankakee Metro: May 11-17

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

Did Bourbonnais School District 53 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 67% of Bourbonnais School District 53 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Family & kids events this week in Kankakee Metro: May 11-17

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

Cheapest diesel in cities across Kankakee County in week ending May 3

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Manteno Community Unit School District 5: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 68% of Manteno Community Unit School District 5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from Iroquois County convicted of a crime against a person set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime against a person 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.

School events this week in Kankakee Metro: May 11-17

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kankakee County in week ending May 3?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cities in Kankakee County recorded 1 less lawyer practicing law in April

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Kankakee County in April decreased in comparison to the previous month.

Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?