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Robin Kelly announces community event and criticizes federal land policy in August posts

By Kankakee Times | Aug 19, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used her social media accounts on August 19, 2025, to promote a local health fair and express opposition to proposed federal land sales affecting Native American tribes.

Jerome F. Van Voorhis, 86, Passes Away at Home in St. Anne

By P. K. York | Aug 19, 2025

Jerome F. Van Voorhis passed away on Aug. 17. Below is the obituary.

Nancy M. Kurowski, 80, of Bourbonnais, Passes Away at Riverside Medical Center

By P. K. York | Aug 19, 2025

Nancy M. Kurowski passed away on Aug. 17. Below is the obituary.

Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission met August 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 19, 2025

Kankakee County Historic Preservation Commission met 4 p.m. Monday, August 18

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Aug. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 19, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 18

Kankakee County Planning, Zoning and Agriculture Committee met Aug. 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 19, 2025

Kankakee County Planning, Zoning and Agriculture Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 19

Kankakee County Board Executive Committee met Aug. 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 19, 2025

Kankakee County Board Executive Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 20

Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Aug. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 19, 2025

Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 18

City of Gilman City Council met Aug. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 19, 2025

City of Gilman City Council met Monday, Aug. 18

Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met Aug. 18

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Aug 19, 2025

Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 18

1 gas station in cities throughout Iroquois County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 9

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 18, 2025

The only price of E85 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.

Robin Kelly criticizes Trump administration on veterans’ rights and election integrity

By Kankakee Times | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several tweets on August 18, 2025, criticizing former President Donald Trump's approach toward veterans’ issues and election policies while warning about potential threats to democratic processes.

Robin Kelly criticizes Trump policies and addresses start of school year

By Kankakee Times | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted a series of tweets on August 17–18, 2025 addressing immigration policy under former President Donald Trump, federal assistance programs like SNAP and Medicaid, and sending well-wishes for the new school year.

Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Aug 18, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Government events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 17-23

By I. S. Waters | Aug 18, 2025

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

Donald R. Ball Passes Away at Home

By P. K. York | Aug 18, 2025

Donald R. Ball passed away on Aug. 16. Below is the obituary.

Henry "Hank" Weiler, 91, of Kankakee, Dies Peacefully at Home

By P. K. York | Aug 18, 2025

Henry "Hank" Weiler passed away on Aug. 16. Below is the obituary.

Family & kids events this week in Kankakee Metro: Aug. 17-23

By G. R. Manning | Aug 18, 2025

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

1 gas station in cities throughout Kankakee County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Aug. 9

By B. V. Lewis | Aug 17, 2025

The only price of E15 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.