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Iroquois County ranks 71st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during August

By I. O. Oshea | Oct 12, 2025

Iroquois County residents paid $204,358 in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per county in August.

Entertainment events this week in Kankakee Metro: Oct. 12-18

By G. R. Manning | Oct 12, 2025

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

Religious gatherings lineup in Kankakee Metro for Oct. 12-18

By G. S. Marquez | Oct 12, 2025

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

Kankakee Metro lists family and kids events for Oct. 12-18

By G. R. Manning | Oct 12, 2025

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

City of Watseka City Council met Sept. 11

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 12, 2025

City of Watseka City Council met Thursday, Sept. 11.

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Sept. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 12, 2025

Village of Bourbonnais Finance Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 10.

Robin Kelly addresses trade policy impacts and social issues in recent posts

By P. K. York | Oct 12, 2025

Representative Robin Kelly used her X account to comment on agricultural policy under former President Trump, celebrate the Chicago Marathon's role in city pride, and mark the anniversary of Matthew Shepard's death with calls for tolerance.

This week's school events in Kankakee Metro: Oct. 12-18

By T. S. Bittner | Oct 11, 2025

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

Kankakee County home sales in week ending Oct. 4

By P. G. Speer | Oct 11, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Kankakee County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Bradley ranks 60th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By I. O. Oshea | Oct 11, 2025

Bradley residents paid approximately $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Robin Kelly addresses ICE raids, GOP actions, and LGBTQ+ support in recent posts

By F. R. Moore | Oct 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly posted on October 10-11 about her opposition to ICE raids, criticism of House Republican leadership's legislative agenda under Speaker Johnson, and support for LGBTQ+ rights on National Coming Out Day

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Kankakee County residents paid 33rd-largest sum in August

By I. O. Oshea | Oct 11, 2025

Kankakee County residents paid $644,894 in sales taxes, the 33rd highest total paid per county in August.

Robin Kelly criticizes federal intervention in Chicago and warns of potential loss of health coverage

By P. K. York | Oct 10, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly issued several statements on October 10, 2025, denouncing the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago and warning about the impact of expiring health insurance tax credits.

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.

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Who are the former high school athletes from Kankakee Metro area competing during the week of Monday, Oct. 13?

By F. R. Moore | Oct 10, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Oct. 13, these former Kankakee Metro area high school athletes will be in action.

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.

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