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Robin Kelly criticizes RFK Jr., National Guard use, and tariffs in September 2025 posts

By I. S. Waters | Sep 5, 2025

On September 5, 2025, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly published several tweets criticizing vaccine misinformation from RFK Jr., President Trump's use of the National Guard to address gun violence, and tariffs affecting Illinois farmers.

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Which former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By F. R. Moore | Sep 5, 2025

These former Kankakee Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.

Iroquois County taxpayers give $71,659 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By L. C. Molina | Sep 4, 2025

In July, Iroquois County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Robin Kelly criticizes National Guard deployment and promotes safe gun storage

By L. C. Molina | Sep 4, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly voiced opposition on September 3-4, 2025, to deploying the National Guard in Chicago and advocated for stronger gun safety measures through new legislation.

Brian D. Miller, 61, Remembered for Love of Family, Sports, and Travel

By P. K. York | Sep 4, 2025

Brian D. Miller passed away on Sept. 2. Below is the obituary.

City of Momence City Council met September 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 4, 2025

City of Momence City Council met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 2

Iroquois County Policy & Procedure Committee met Sept. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2025

Iroquois County Policy & Procedure Committee met Thursday, Sept. 4

Iroquois County Transportation & Highway Committee met Sept. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2025

Iroquois County Transportation & Highway Committee met Thursday, Sept. 4

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Aug. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2025

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 4

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Aug. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 4

City of Momence City Council met Aug. 4

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 4, 2025

City of Momence City Council met Monday, Aug. 4

$416,582 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Kankakee County

By L. C. Molina | Sep 3, 2025

In July, Kankakee County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 3 inmates sentenced in Kankakee County during week ending Sept. 13

By S. V. Carpenter | Sep 3, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Kankakee County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

Robin Kelly addresses ICE activity and public health concerns in recent posts

By I. S. Waters | Sep 3, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly published several statements on social media between September 2 and September 3 addressing ICE operations in Chicago, opposing National Guard deployment to the city, and criticizing RFK Jr.