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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | Jun 2, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: June 1-7

By Kankakee Times | Jun 2, 2025

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

Funeral or memorial services tomorrow in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | Jun 2, 2025

The following funeral or memorial services are scheduled to happen in Kankakee Metro tomorrow.

Robin Kelly emphasizes gun violence awareness and LGBTQI+ support on social media

By Kankakee Times | Jun 2, 2025

On June 2, Robin Kelly addressed key issues via social media posts focusing on gun violence prevention initiatives like Wear Orange Resolution honoring Hadiya Pendleton's memory while also pledging support for LGBTQI+ rights during Pride Month...

1 gas station in cities throughout Kankakee County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 24

By Kankakee Times | Jun 1, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Iroquois County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 24

By Kankakee Times | Jun 1, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

School events this June in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | Jun 1, 2025

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

Analysis: St. Anne Community High School District 302 administrators rank 368th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Kankakee Times | Jun 1, 2025

Administrators in St. Anne Community High School District 302 earn an average of $113,516 per year, ranking 368th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: June 1-7

By Kankakee Times | Jun 1, 2025

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

Entertainment events this week in Kankakee Metro: June 1-7

By Kankakee Times | Jun 1, 2025

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

School events this week in Kankakee Metro: June 1-7

By Kankakee Times | May 31, 2025

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

Test expectations: How many Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Kankakee Times | May 31, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 43.5% of Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.