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Search ArticlesRep. Jackie Haas announces shred event for Kankakee residents on Sept. 26
State Representative Jackie Haas announced on Sept. 8 that she will host a shred event for local residents in Kankakee on Saturday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The event is scheduled to take place at the Kankakee Train Depot at 199 S E Avenue. “I invite local residents to join us for our upcoming Shred Event,” said Jackie Haas.
Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Kankakee County in August compared to previous month
Cities within Kankakee County saw no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses in August compared to the previous month, according to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) of the Supreme Court of Illinois. In total, there were 42 active legal licenses recorded in Kankakee County in August. The highest number of licenses was granted in Kankakee (28).
Week ending Aug. 29: Lowest premium gas in Iroquois County reaches $4.69
In the week ending Aug. 29, one gas station in Iroquois County sold premium gas at the lowest reported price of $4.69 per gallon, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy. The county registered an average of $5.17 per gallon for premium gas. Of the 21 reported gas stations in cities within Iroquois County, 11 offered premium gas. Across Illinois, the average reported price for a gallon of premium gas fell to $5.42, compared to the week before.
What was the percentage of teacher attendance during 2024-25 school year in Crescent Iroquois Community Unit School District 249?
The teacher attendance rate in Crescent Iroquois Community Unit School District 249 rose to 89.3% during the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Crescent Iroquois Community Unit School District 249 has the 62nd highest teacher attendance rate in the state. Crescent Iroquois Community Unit School District 249 roughly covers one school within Iroquois County and has a main office in Crescent City.
Kankakee County saw lowest price for diesel gas at $5.29 in week ending Aug. 29
Kankakee County had two gas stations selling diesel gas at the lowest price of $5.29 per gallon during the week ending Aug. 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy. Countywide, diesel gas averaged $5.60 per gallon. Kankakee County had 34 of 57 reported gas stations offering diesel gas. Across Illinois, the average reported price for a gallon of diesel gas rose to $5.59, compared to the week before.
Donovan Community Unit School District 3 reported 98% of teacher attendance during 2024-25
The teacher attendance rate in Donovan Community Unit School District 3 rose to 98% during the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report. Donovan Community Unit School District 3 has the 37th highest teacher attendance rate in the state. Donovan Community Unit School District 3 roughly covers three schools within Iroquois County and has a main office in Donovan. In Illinois state, 66% of teachers attended school regularly in the 2024-25 school year.
Which ex-high school athletes from Kankakee Metro area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 7?
These former Kankakee Metro area high school standouts scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Sept. 7. Brody O'Connor Saint Xavier Cougars Defensive lineman Freshman 6′0″ 270 Clifton Central High School Hometown: Ashkum Next Game: vs. UW Whitewater Warhawks, Saturday, Sept. 12, 1 p.m. Bryce Arceneaux North Park Vikings Tight end Freshman 6′2″ 215 Kankakee High School Hometown: Kankakee Next Game: vs. Olivet Comets, Saturday, Sept.
Former Milford High School athlete Anna McEwen appears on Eastern Illinois roster for week ending Sept. 6
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Kankakee County in week ending Aug. 29?
There was one gas station in cities across Kankakee County selling midgrade gas at the lowest price of $4.49 per gallon in the week ending Aug. 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy. The county registered an average of $4.82 per gallon for midgrade gas. Kankakee County had 36 of 57 reported gas stations offering midgrade gas. For comparison, the average price of midgrade gas in Illinois was $4.90 per gallon for the week ending Aug. 29, down from the previous week.
Del Mar fires back, calls investigation into automatic rifle video 'bulls—t’, ‘ridiculous’
A campaign video showing Republican lieutenant governor candidate Aaron Del Mar flipping a rifle to fully automatic fire has triggered a Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office investigation and ignited a political firestorm, with Del Mar accusing Gov. JB Pritzker’s allies of targeting him for taking part in what he says was a supervised firearms training exercise. According to Del Mar, investigators have contacted people associated with the event and the Illinois State Rifle Association.