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Robin Kelly criticizes GOP over shutdown threat and addresses civil rights concerns

By P. K. York | Sep 23, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly addressed healthcare policy disputes with Republicans and raised questions about legal accountability under former President Trump in several posts made on September 22-23, 2025.

Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Sep 23, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Iroquois County Planning & Zoning Committee met Sept. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 23, 2025

Iroquois County Planning & Zoning Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 23.

How many Black students were enrolled in Iroquois County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By V. G. Oconnor | Sep 22, 2025

In Iroquois County school districts, 29 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Iroquois County?

By A. S. Townsend | Sep 22, 2025

There were four offenders living in Iroquois County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kankakee Times.

Family and kids events this week in Kankakee Metro: Sept. 21-27

By G. R. Manning | Sep 22, 2025

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

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 3 inmates sentenced in Kankakee County during week ending Oct. 4

By S. V. Carpenter | Sep 22, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Kankakee County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

Kankakee Metro government events planned for Sept. 21-27

By I. S. Waters | Sep 22, 2025

Kankakee Metro will see the following events take place this week.

Local Government Meeting today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Sep 22, 2025

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

Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education met Aug. 14

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 22, 2025

Bradley Elementary School District 61 Board of Education met Thursday, Aug. 14.

Entertainment events this week in Kankakee Metro: Sept. 21-27

By G. R. Manning | Sep 21, 2025

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

Religious meetings this week in Kankakee Metro: Sept. 21-27

By G. S. Marquez | Sep 21, 2025

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

Luis Solis Jr., 88, Remembered for Devotion to Family and Faith

By P. K. York | Sep 21, 2025

Luis Solis passed away on Sept. 19. Below is the obituary.

Robin Kelly addresses Illinois manufacturing future and criticizes immigration raids

By F. R. Moore | Sep 21, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on social media between September 20-21 about meeting with Illinois manufacturing leaders and voiced opposition to increased ICE activities under "Operation Midway Blitz."