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Family & kids events this week in Kankakee Metro: July 20-26

By G. R. Manning | Jul 20, 2025

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

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Illinois launches free agrichemical container recycling program statewide

By Kankakee Times | Jul 20, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is urging farmers and agrichemical facilities to participate in a complimentary agrichemical container recycling initiative.

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Recent Kankakee County home sales in week ending July 12

By P. G. Speer | Jul 19, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Kankakee County in the week ending July 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

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School events this week in Kankakee Metro: July 20-26

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 19, 2025

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

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Kankakee County in week ending July 12?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 19, 2025

The only price of diesel 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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Manteno Community Unit School District 5 reports 312 incidents of students being suspended just in 2023-24 school year

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 19, 2025

There were 312 incidents of students being suspended just in Manteno Community Unit School District 5 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Effective property tax rate in Kankakee County outpaced the national average in Q1

By E. S. Leonard | Jul 19, 2025

Property owners in Kankakee County paid 2.6% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 2.3 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Kankakee Times.

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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.