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City of Momence City Council met June 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 4, 2025

City of Momence City Council met 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 2

Rep. Jackie Haas highlights spring legislative session outcomes

By Kankakee Times | Jun 4, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas recently concluded the 2025 Spring Legislative session, highlighting both challenges and successes.

Blood drive hosted by Rep. Haas set for Friday

By Kankakee Times | Jun 4, 2025

Join the community this Friday for a blood drive hosted by Rep. Haas in collaboration with the American Red Cross.

robin kelly criticizes republican and trump budgets for impacts on americans

By Kankakee Times | Jun 4, 2025

U.S. Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently took to social media to express her disapproval of proposed Republican and Trump budgets.

State Representative Jackie Haas honors The Lush Vine in Kankakee

By Kankakee Times | Jun 4, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas has recognized The Lush Vine in Kankakee as her May Local Business Spotlight.

robin kelly critiques trump's policies on budget and healthcare

By Kankakee Times | Jun 4, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly recently critiqued several decisions made by President Trump regarding fiscal policies and healthcare reforms through social media posts dated June 4, 2025.

Kankakee County residents pay $428,014 in Countywide Sales Tax in April

By Kankakee Times | Jun 4, 2025

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

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met June 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 3, 2025

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Monday, June 2

Village of Bourbonnais Community & Economic Development Committee met May 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 3, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Community & Economic Development Committee met Monday, May 28

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met June 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 3, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Monday, June 2

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met May 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 3, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Wednesday, May 28

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Iroquois County in week ending May 24?

By Kankakee Times | Jun 3, 2025

The only price of E85 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.

2024: St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 administrators rank 390th lowest in state for average salary

By Kankakee Times | Jun 3, 2025

Administrators in St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 earn an average of $107,671 per year, ranking 390th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By Kankakee Times | Jun 3, 2025

Kankakee Metro City Council Meeting starting at 6:30 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Kankakee County in week ending May 24

By Kankakee Times | Jun 2, 2025

The only price of premium gas 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.

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 administrators rank 397th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Kankakee Times | Jun 2, 2025

Administrators in Herscher Community Unit School District 2 earn an average of $107,919 per year, ranking 397th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Manufacturing industry across Kankakee Times publication area in 2024

By Kankakee Times | Jun 2, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Manufacturing industry located across Kankakee Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.