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Illinois opens tax amnesty program for overdue payments through November

By F. R. Moore | Oct 10, 2025

The Illinois Tax Amnesty Program has begun, giving residents an opportunity to pay certain overdue taxes without facing penalties or interest.

Robin Kelly criticizes Trump policies and shutdown impact on farmers and nutrition programs

By F. R. Moore | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on October 9, 2025, criticizing President Trump’s trade policies and the government shutdown’s effects on farmers and children’s nutrition programs.

Haas co-hosts medication and supply drive for National DEA Rx Take Back Day

By P. K. York | Oct 9, 2025

State Representative Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) will co-host a prescription medication drop-off event in support of National DEA Rx Take Back Day.

Robin Kelly criticizes Trump and ICE facility conditions in series of social media posts

By P. K. York | Oct 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted a series of statements on October 8 and 9, 2025, addressing her concerns over former President Trump’s actions, conditions at an ICE facility, and the ongoing government shutdown.

H-2A approvals for Kankakee Times publication area's Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers during 2024

By S. J. Hitchcock | Oct 8, 2025

All 17 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry located in the Kankakee Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

Local government meetings today in Kankakee Metro

By I. S. Waters | Oct 8, 2025

Kankakee Metro Local Government Meetings today.

Robin Kelly criticizes federal response in Chicago and highlights oversight efforts

By D. M. Hansen | Oct 8, 2025

Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly publicly criticized President Trump’s deployment of the National Guard and federal immigration enforcement tactics in Chicago through a series of posts on October 7 and 8, 2025.

Robin Kelly addresses Metra upgrades and calls for peace following Israel-Hamas conflict

By F. R. Moore | Oct 7, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on October 7 about new Metra station upgrades in Chicago’s South Side while also reflecting on casualties from ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas two years after a major attack.

Kankakee Metro's local government meeting today at 6:30 pm

By I. S. Waters | Oct 7, 2025

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

Mark E. Genson, 66, Remembered for his Kindness and Love for Life

By P. K. York | Oct 7, 2025

Mark E. Genson passed away on Oct. 5. Below is the obituary.

8,280 white students enrolled in Kankakee County districts in 2023-24 school year

By V. G. Oconnor | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 52% of students enrolled in Kankakee County school districts identified as white.

Robin Kelly promotes privacy fair and calls for transparency on Epstein Files

By F. R. Moore | Oct 6, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used Twitter on October 5-6, 2025 to announce a privacy-focused community event in Chicago and urge public release of the Epstein Files.