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Kankakee County residents paid 34th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By I. O. Oshea | Aug 11, 2025

Kankakee County residents paid $671,492 in sales taxes, the 34th highest total paid per county in June.

Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Aug 11, 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: Aug. 10-16

By I. S. Waters | Aug 11, 2025

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

William Steven “Billy” Harvoth, 67, of Bradley, Passes Away at Home

By P. K. York | Aug 11, 2025

William Steven "Billy" Harvoth passed away on Aug. 9. Below is the obituary.

Robin Kelly discusses tariffs, town hall meeting in Hyde Park, and worker rights

By Kankakee Times | Aug 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used her social media platform in August 2025 to discuss technology costs affected by tariffs, announce a Hyde Park town hall event, and show support for federal employees' rights.

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Aug. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 11, 2025

Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 11

Village of Clifton Board of Trustees met Aug. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 11, 2025

Village of Clifton Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 11

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending Aug. 2?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 10, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 10-16

By G. S. Marquez | Aug 10, 2025

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Kankakee County in week ending Aug. 2?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 10, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 10-16

By G. R. Manning | Aug 10, 2025

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

Village of Bradley Village Board will meet August 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 10, 2025

Village of Bradley Village Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, August 11

Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 had $540,000 in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Woods | Aug 10, 2025

Iroquois West Community Unit School District 10 had the second lowest outstanding school debt among Iroquois County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.