Kankakee Times

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Kankakee County in week ending July 26

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 30, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Family & kids events this August in Kankakee Metro

By J. F. Belcher | Jul 30, 2025

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

Entertainment events this August in Kankakee Metro

By J. F. Belcher | Jul 30, 2025

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

Manteno Community Unit School District 5 had $18.1 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Woods | Jul 30, 2025

Manteno Community Unit School District 5 had the highest outstanding school debt among Kankakee County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending July 19?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 29, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 2 inmates sentenced in Kankakee County during August

By F. R. Moore | Jul 29, 2025

There are two inmates sentenced in Kankakee County set to be released from prison in August.

From McLean County Times

Independence Party’s Calvin Coleman to run in GOP primary for Illinois 2nd District

By McLean County Times reports | 7 days ago

Calvin Coleman, a 46-year-old mechanic, small business owner and political reform advocate, announced this week that he will run in the Republican primary for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District on March 17, 2026, while continuing to identify with the newly formed Independence Party aligned with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

FOIA request sent to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025

By Kankakee Times | Jul 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding new recruits application form on July 29, 2025.

Robin Kelly addresses climate policy and healthcare equity in recent tweets

By Kankakee Times | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used social media on July 28-29, 2025 to address topics including climate change policy under Donald Trump’s administration, constituent services for Illinois’s second district residents, and her leadership role...

Robin Kelly addresses Gaza crisis, Trump policies, and gun violence in new statements

By Kankakee Times | Jul 29, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted statements on July 29 addressing humanitarian concerns in Gaza, criticizing Donald Trump's policies on healthcare and environmental regulations, and urging Congressional action against gun violence after...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iroquois County in week ending July 19?

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 28, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Jul 28, 2025

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

Government event this week in Kankakee Metro: July 27 - Aug. 2

By I. S. Waters | Jul 28, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in Kankakee Metro this week.

Robin Kelly criticizes GOP on energy costs and advocates for Medicaid expansion

By Kankakee Times | Jul 28, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted a series of tweets on July 27-28, 2025 addressing energy policy under President Trump and Republican leadership, women's healthcare access through Medicaid, and environmental protection for future generations.

Kankakee School District 111 Board Finance Committee will meet July 31

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 28, 2025

Kankakee School District 111 Board Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 31

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met July 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 28, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Wednesday, July 2

Village of Bradley Village Board met July 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jul 28, 2025

Village of Bradley Village Board met Monday, July 28

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: July 27 - Aug. 2

By G. S. Marquez | Jul 27, 2025

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

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Kankakee County in week ending July 19

By B. V. Lewis | Jul 27, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 during 2023-24 school year?

By T. S. Bittner | Jul 27, 2025

There were 10 incidents of students being suspended in Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.