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Entertainment events this weekend in Kankakee Metro: Friday, Aug. 15 - Sunday, Aug. 17

By G. R. Manning | Aug 14, 2025

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Iroquois County in week ending Aug. 9?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 14, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Robin Kelly highlights constituent's health journey and advocates for Social Security protection

By Kankakee Times | Aug 14, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on August 14, 2025 about meeting young constituent Kairo—who overcame significant health challenges—and discussed efforts to safeguard Medicaid coverage.

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Robin Kelly criticizes Donald Trump's policies and rhetoric in series of social media posts

By Kankakee Times | Aug 14, 2025

On August 14, 2025, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several statements criticizing former President Donald Trump's handling of historical institutions and Social Security policy.

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FOIA request sent to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding job applications data on August 14, 2025

By Kankakee Times | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Kankakee County Sheriff regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By Kankakee Times | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Kankakee County Sheriff regarding the number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Kankakee County in week ending Aug. 9

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 13, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Iroquois County in week ending Aug. 9?

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 13, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Kankakee County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 9

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 13, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Kankakee County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Aug 13, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Westmont Village Planning & Zoning Commission met Aug. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 13, 2025

Westmont Village Planning & Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 13

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Robin Kelly addresses workers’ rights and Trump policies in August social media posts

By Kankakee Times | Aug 13, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly shared messages on August 13, 2025 about labor advocacy and criticism of Trump-era policies via social media posts.

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Bradley ranks 59th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during June

By I. O. Oshea | Aug 12, 2025

Bradley residents paid just over $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 12, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Iroquois County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Iroquois County residents rank 71st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By I. O. Oshea | Aug 12, 2025

Iroquois County residents paid $200,796 in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per county in June.

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Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Aug 12, 2025

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

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Robin Kelly addresses college costs and Trump administration policies at Hyde Park town hall

By Kankakee Times | Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several tweets on August 11–12 highlighting concerns about college affordability under the Trump administration and summarizing key discussions from her Hyde Park town hall with guests Kwame Raoul and Ed Yohnka.

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Robin Kelly addresses Black unemployment, tax policy criticism, and LGBTQ+ rights in August posts

By Kankakee Times | Aug 12, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly addressed Black unemployment rates, criticized tax policies associated with former President Trump, and reiterated her support for LGBTQ+ protections on August 12, 2025.

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Prairie State Taxes: Kankakee residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for June

By I. O. Oshea | Aug 11, 2025

Kankakee residents paid just under $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 11, 2025

The only price of regular 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.