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Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met July 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 15, 2025

Bradley Public Library District Board of Trustees met Wednesday, July 16

Robin Kelly addresses inflation, health equity for Black women, and calls for Epstein file release

By Kankakee Times | Jul 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly issued several statements on July 15, 2025 regarding economic conditions under former President Trump, health care disparities facing Black women—including a discussion with Lupita Nyong’o—and transparency over...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kankakee County in week ending July 5?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 14, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Student suspended 1 time in 2023-24 school year in Crescent Iroquois Community Unit School District 249

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 14, 2025

There was one incident of a student being suspended in Crescent Iroquois Community Unit School District 249 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Iroquois County: Cities registered 9 lawyers with active licenses as of June

By S. J. Hitchcock | Jul 14, 2025

There were nine lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Iroquois County as of June.

Village of Clifton Budget & Finance Committee met July 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 14, 2025

Village of Clifton Budget & Finance Committee met Monday, July 14

Village of Clifton Board of Trustees met July 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 14, 2025

Village of Clifton Board of Trustees met Monday, July 14

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met July 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 14, 2025

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Monday, July 14

City of Gilman City Council met July 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 14, 2025

City of Gilman City Council met Monday, July 14

Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Jul 14, 2025

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

Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: July 13-19

By I. S. Waters | Jul 14, 2025

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

Robin Kelly criticizes Trump administration on healthcare and disaster response

By Kankakee Times | Jul 14, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used recent social media posts to critique policies enacted by former President Trump’s administration regarding healthcare access and federal disaster response.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Iroquois County in week ending July 5

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 14, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Family & kids events this week in Kankakee Metro: July 13-19

By G. R. Manning | Jul 13, 2025

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

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: July 13-19

By G. S. Marquez | Jul 13, 2025

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iroquois County in week ending July 5?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 13, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Central Community Unit School District 4 reports 25 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 13, 2025

There were 25 incidents of students being suspended in Central Community Unit School District 4 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.