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City of Gilman City Council met May 12

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 13, 2025

City of Gilman City Council met Monday, May 12

Robin Kelly opposes proposed Medicaid budget cuts amid Republican plans

U.S Congresswoman Robin Kelly takes a firm stand against proposed Medicaid cuts announced by House Republicans on May 13, 2025, citing significant impacts on millions of Americans' access to healthcare services while highlighting her role within...

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Which former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

These former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

Did Momence Community Unit School District 1 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 19.9% of the students in Momence Community Unit School District 1 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

In 2023-24 school year, 67% of Central Community Unit School District 4 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 67% of Central Community Unit School District 4 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met April 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 12, 2025

Village of Herscher Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 9

City of Watseka Public Works/Water Wastewater Committee met April 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 12, 2025

City of Watseka Public Works/Water Wastewater Committee met Tuesday, April 15

City of Watseka Code Enforcement Committee met April 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | May 12, 2025

City of Watseka Code Enforcement Committee met Tuesday, April 8

Q4 2024 Recap: 4 parolees from Kankakee County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

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...

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?