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Dr. Raj Prasad Sinha, Esteemed Research Scientist and Professor, Passes Away at 90

By P. K. York | Jul 19, 2025

Raj Prasad Sinha passed away on July 17. Below is the obituary.

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Robin Kelly criticizes Trump-era budget cuts and promotes Chicago passport event

By Kankakee Times | Jul 19, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly addressed constituents via social media on July 19, highlighting opposition to proposed federal budget cuts and inviting residents to a local passport assistance event in Chicago.

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Robin Kelly addresses justice reform and gun safety following recent events

By Kankakee Times | Jul 19, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly posted on July 18-19 about ongoing efforts toward justice reform after Breonna Taylor’s case and renewed calls for federal gun legislation following recent tragedies.

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Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met June 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 19, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Monday, June 16

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Kankakee County Executive Committee met June 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 19, 2025

Kankakee County Executive Committee met Wednesday, June 18

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City of Watseka Public Works/Water Wastewater Committee met June 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 19, 2025

City of Watseka Public Works/Water Wastewater Committee met Tuesday, June 17

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City of Watseka Finance, Legal & Audit Committee met June 17

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 19, 2025

City of Watseka Finance, Legal & Audit Committee met Tuesday, June 17

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Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met July 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 19, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Wednesday, July 16

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Village of Bourbonnais Community & Economic Development Committee met July 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 19, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Community & Economic Development Committee met Wednesday, July 16

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Bradley School District 61 students suspended 219 times just in 2023-24 school year

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 18, 2025

There were 219 incidents of students being suspended just in Bradley School District 61 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Iroquois County in week ending July 12

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 18, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kankakee County in week ending July 12?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 18, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Robin Kelly addresses stablecoin regulation and privacy concerns in recent posts

By Kankakee Times | Jul 18, 2025

Congresswoman Robin Kelly discussed pending cryptocurrency regulations and criticized the Trump administration's handling of Medicaid data in tweets posted July 17-18, 2025.

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State Rep. Jackie Haas honors FastSigns of Kankakee for local business spotlight

By Kankakee Times | Jul 18, 2025

For the July Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas has chosen to honor FastSigns of Kankakee.

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Entertainment event this weekend in Kankakee Metro: Friday, July 18 - Sunday, July 20

By G. R. Manning | Jul 17, 2025

Don't miss out on this entertainment event happening in Kankakee Metro this weekend.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Iroquois County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending July 12

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 17, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Week ending July 26: 3 inmates sentenced in Kankakee County to be released from jail

By S. V. Carpenter | Jul 17, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Kankakee County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 26.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Iroquois County in week ending July 12

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 17, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Kankakee County home prices rose in first half of 2025

By P. G. Speer | Jul 17, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2025 in Kankakee County rose by $5,000, while total sales decreased by 3.5%.

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Bourbonnais School District 53 Report: Suspensions in Bourbonnais School District 53 totaled 141 just in 2023-24 school year

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 17, 2025

There were 141 incidents of students being suspended just in Bourbonnais School District 53 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.