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Iroquois County collects $63,474 in County Sales Tax in August

By L. C. Molina | Oct 5, 2025

In August, Iroquois County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Village of Manteno Police Pension Board will meet October 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 5, 2025

Village of Manteno Police Pension Board will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, October 8

Village of Manteno Planning & Zoning / Properties & Recreation Committees will meet October 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 5, 2025

Village of Manteno Planning & Zoning / Properties & Recreation Committees will meet at 7 a.m. Wednesday, October 8

Fire Prevention Week focuses on lithium-ion battery safety in homes

By P. K. York | Oct 5, 2025

Fire Prevention Week will take place from October 5 to 11, focusing on the theme “Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home.” The campaign is designed to raise awareness about the safe use of lithium-ion batteries.

This week's school events in Kankakee Metro: Oct. 5-11

By T. S. Bittner | Oct 4, 2025

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

Home sales during week ending Sept. 27 in Kankakee County

By P. G. Speer | Oct 4, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Kankakee County in the week ending Sept. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

Robin Kelly condemns ICE actions in Chicago's South Shore in latest social media posts

By F. R. Moore | Oct 4, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted several statements between October 3-4, 2025 criticizing ICE operations in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood and addressing claims related to the federal government shutdown.

$63,189 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Iroquois County

By L. C. Molina | Oct 4, 2025

In August, Iroquois County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee met Oct. 2

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 4, 2025

Kankakee County Waterways Advisory Subcommittee met Thursday, Oct. 2.

Robin Kelly addresses government shutdowns and community safety concerns in new posts

By D. M. Hansen | Oct 4, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on October 4 about government shutdowns, gun safety measures, and immigration enforcement actions.

Robin Kelly criticizes GOP-led shutdown and federal actions in Chicago

By F. R. Moore | Oct 3, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly addressed concerns about the ongoing government shutdown and criticized former President Trump's use of federal resources in Chicago through several posts on October 3, 2025.

Iroquois County taxpayers give $77,696 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By L. C. Molina | Oct 3, 2025

In August, Iroquois County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Which former high school stars from Kankakee Metro area will be in action for the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By F. R. Moore | Oct 3, 2025

These ex-Kankakee Metro area high school standouts will take the field during the week of Monday, Oct. 6.

Kankakee County taxpayers give $216,167 in County Sales Tax in August

By L. C. Molina | Oct 3, 2025

In August, Kankakee County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Robin Kelly calls for healthcare equity and community investment in October statements

By D. M. Hansen | Oct 2, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used social media on October 2, 2025 to address breast cancer disparities among Black women, oppose federal deployments in Chicago, and criticize recent Republican-led actions affecting local economies.

Robin Kelly discusses quantum computing project and criticizes Republican policies in recent posts

By P. K. York | Oct 2, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used social media on October 1-2, 2025 to highlight PsiQuantum's new project in Illinois and criticize Republican actions related to the federal shutdown and health care premiums.

School events this October in Kankakee Metro

By T. S. Bittner | Oct 2, 2025

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

Kankakee County collects $428,727 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By L. C. Molina | Oct 2, 2025

In August, Kankakee County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Kankakee County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By V. G. Oconnor | Oct 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 5.1% of students enrolled in Kankakee County school districts identified as multiracial.

State Rep. Jackie Haas highlights fall legislative priorities and community initiatives

By F. R. Moore | Oct 1, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) has shared updates with constituents as the Illinois General Assembly prepares for its fall veto session.

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