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Robin Kelly discusses veteran support and small business initiatives in latest updates

By P. K. York | Sep 27, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on September 27 about supporting veterans and meeting with local business owners in Illinois’s 2nd district.

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Robin Kelly addresses SNAP cuts and housing concerns in recent social media posts

By P. K. York | Sep 27, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on social media on September 26-27 about Republican-proposed SNAP cuts affecting rural communities and farmers; ongoing housing affordability concerns; and local outreach efforts for veterans in Illinois’...

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 14.1% of Iroquois County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By V. G. Oconnor | Sep 26, 2025

In Iroquois County school districts, 529 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Robin Kelly addresses immigration transparency and public opinion on Trump legislation

By F. R. Moore | Sep 26, 2025

On September 26, 2025, Robin Kelly posted about calls for transparency at an ICE facility and shared polling data critical of Donald Trump's proposed legislation while also emphasizing the importance of safe gun storage practices for children

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Robin Kelly discusses award recognition and health care concerns in latest social media posts

By D. M. Hansen | Sep 26, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on X about receiving an award from the Black Millennial Renaissance group and meeting with local Illinois officials on September 25-26, 2025.

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Which ex-Kankakee Metro area high school athletes are scheduled for action the week starting Monday, Sept. 29?

By F. R. Moore | Sep 26, 2025

The week beginning Monday, Sept. 29 will showcase these former Kankakee Metro area high school standouts.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Kankakee Times publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By T. C. Diehl | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Kankakee Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Robin Kelly addresses government shutdown risk and health misinformation in recent posts

By D. M. Hansen | Sep 25, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly highlighted concerns about a possible government shutdown and criticized misinformation related to medication safety in several posts dated September 24-25, 2025.

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Robin Kelly addresses DHS transparency and education funding in series of posts

By D. M. Hansen | Sep 25, 2025

On September 25, 2025, U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used social media to call for transparency from DHS regarding an incident involving Silverio Villegas González, advocate against proposed education funding cuts impacting minority-serving...

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Robin Kelly highlights constituent services and warns of possible government shutdown impacts

By D. M. Hansen | Sep 24, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on social media between September 23-24, informing constituents about available assistance from her office and expressing concerns over a potential government shutdown's effects on public services.

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Robin Kelly criticizes GOP stance on ACA funding and addresses Dallas ICE facility shooting

By F. R. Moore | Sep 24, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly issued several statements on September 24, 2025 regarding threats to affordable healthcare access due to GOP policies and commented on gun violence following an incident at a Dallas ICE facility.

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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.

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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 ex-high school standouts from Kankakee Metro area will play on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By T. S. Bush | Sep 24, 2025

These former Kankakee Metro area high school athletes will take part in events on Saturday, Sept. 27.

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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.

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3,301 Black students enrolled in Kankakee County districts in 2023-24 school year

By V. G. Oconnor | Sep 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 20.7% of students enrolled in Kankakee County school districts identified as Black.

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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.

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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.

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Local Government Meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Sep 23, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

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Iroquois County Planning & Zoning Committee met Sept. 23

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 23, 2025

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