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City of Watseka City Council met Sept. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 6, 2025

City of Watseka City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 9

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Oct. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 6

Local government meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Oct 6, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Kankakee Metro lists government events for Oct. 5-11

By I. S. Waters | Oct 6, 2025

In Kankakee Metro, the following events are scheduled for this week.

Robin Kelly criticizes federal actions impacting Chicago’s immigrant communities

By P. K. York | Oct 6, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly addressed concerns about immigration enforcement and recent federal actions during several posts on October 6, 2025.

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Oct. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 6.

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Oct. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 6, 2025

Village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Monday, Oct. 6.

Entertainment event this week in Kankakee Metro: Oct. 5-11

By G. R. Manning | Oct 5, 2025

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

2,998 white students enrolled in Iroquois County districts in 2023-24 school year

By V. G. Oconnor | Oct 5, 2025

In Iroquois County school districts, 2,998 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Religious gatherings this week in Kankakee Metro: Oct. 5-11

By G. S. Marquez | Oct 5, 2025

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

Family and kids events this week in Kankakee Metro: Oct. 5-11

By G. R. Manning | Oct 5, 2025

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

Robin Kelly addresses Trump policies in Chicago and government shutdown

By F. R. Moore | Oct 5, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted statements on October 4-5, 2025 criticizing former President Trump's policies toward Chicago and commenting on the ongoing government shutdown led by Republicans.

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.