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FOIA request sent to Kankakee County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By D. M. Hansen | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Kankakee County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

FOIA request sent to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By D. M. Hansen | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Iroquois County Sheriff regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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Which former Kankakee Metro area high school stars will compete on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By T. S. Bush | Sep 24, 2025

These ex-Kankakee Metro area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, Sept. 27.

Rep. Jackie Haas recognizes D. Westphal Jewelers for local business spotlight

By D. M. Hansen | Sep 23, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has named D. Westphal Jewelers Inc. as her September 2025 Local Business Spotlight, recognizing the company’s 55th anniversary.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Kankakee County?

By A. S. Townsend | Sep 23, 2025

There were 26 offenders living in Kankakee County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kankakee Times.

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.

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.

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."