Illinois General Assembly begins fall veto session to address key state issues

By F. R. Moore | Oct 14, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly begins its two-week fall veto session today, focusing on major issues such as property taxes, energy costs, and public safety.

City of Watseka Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Yearly Maintenance Subcommittee will meet October 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 13, 2025

City of Watseka Multi-Jurisdictional Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan Yearly Maintenance Subcommittee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 14

Robin Kelly addresses government shutdown, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and domestic violence in recent posts

By F. R. Moore | Oct 13, 2025

U.S. Representative Robin Kelly used her social media platform on October 13, 2025 to address topics including the federal government shutdown, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and domestic violence prevention.

Kankakee Metro announces government event for Oct. 12-18

By I. S. Waters | Oct 13, 2025

Event scheduled for Kankakee Metro this week include the following.

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in Kankakee Metro

By F. R. Moore | Oct 13, 2025

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in Kankakee Metro tomorrow.

Village of Bradley Village Board met Oct. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 13, 2025

Village of Bradley Village Board met Monday, Oct. 13.

City of Gilman City Council met Oct. 13

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 13, 2025

City of Gilman City Council met Monday, Oct. 13.

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.

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