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BBCHS applying for electric bus funds
15/01/2025

BBCHS applying for electric bus funds

BRADLEY — Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School is looking to jump on board the electric school bus trend.

BBCHS Scholastic Bowl Team prepping for national competition
14/01/2025

BBCHS Scholastic Bowl Team prepping for national competition

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Kankakee School Board appoints member
10/01/2025

Kankakee School Board appoints member

KANKAKEE — The vacant seat on the Kankakee School Board left by the death of Deb Johnston will be filled by Cynthia Veronda, a former District 111 principal, teacher and

Visiting international teachers begin work in Kankakee Dist. 111
08/01/2025

Visiting international teachers begin work in Kankakee Dist. 111

KANKAKEE — Twenty-six visiting international teachers hailing from four countries started their jobs in Kankakee School District 111 this week as school resumed from winter break.

ATVs are swarming Pembroke Township. Residents say a rare ecosystem and the community are defenseless.
29/12/2024

ATVs are swarming Pembroke Township. Residents say a rare ecosystem and the community are defenseless.

Residents of a rural Black community in Pembroke Township report regular trespassing and gun activity by out-of-town off-roaders on ecologically significant sand dunes.

BBCHS aiming to reduce suspensions
28/12/2024

BBCHS aiming to reduce suspensions

BRADLEY — With 180 suspensions given last school year, Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School used the disciplinary measure more often than at least 80% of Illinois schools.

Dist. 111 to eliminate Learning Anywhere, Anytime days | News - The Daily Journal
21/12/2024

Dist. 111 to eliminate Learning Anywhere, Anytime days | News - The Daily Journal

KANKAKEE — The monthly remote learning days in Kankakee schools known as Learning Anywhere, Anytime will be a thing of the past starting next school year.

Bishop McNamara's Zinanni Stadium torn down; To be rebuilt ahead of next school year
18/12/2024

Bishop McNamara's Zinanni Stadium torn down; To be rebuilt ahead of next school year

One of the most iconic local sports venues will have a new look next year, as Bishop McNamara's Zinanni Stadium was demolished Monday. The school will begin work on the

Schippert’s attorneys seek to bar from trial evidence related to her gambling, feelings on ‘LGBTQIA+ agenda’
13/12/2024

Schippert’s attorneys seek to bar from trial evidence related to her gambling, feelings on ‘LGBTQIA+ agenda’

KANKAKEE — Attorneys for a former Iroquois County Public Health Department administrator charged with theft, forgery and official misconduct are asking a Kankakee County judge to prohibit prosecutors from introducing evidence or testimony at trial alleging she was seen gambling during work hours o...

United Way Collects Coats and Gloves for Kankakee Schools: Donate by Friday
13/12/2024

United Way Collects Coats and Gloves for Kankakee Schools: Donate by Friday

Kankakee, IL – The United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties is wrapping up its Winter Coat & Glove Drive on Friday. The drive, which began

Bus company leaves Kankakee, Illinois cheerleaders stranded after team already paid
13/12/2024

Bus company leaves Kankakee, Illinois cheerleaders stranded after team already paid

The cheerleading team ended up sleeping on the floor of a school when they were supposed to be headed to Florida—after a charter bus company out of Chicago’s...

Kankakee School Board OKs 2024 tax levy
12/12/2024

Kankakee School Board OKs 2024 tax levy

Kankakee School District 111 will be asking for an almost 5% tax increase and will be looking to collect close to $20.3 million to operate in the upcoming fiscal year.The

Editorial: Bringing back school spirit - The Daily Journal
12/12/2024

Editorial: Bringing back school spirit - The Daily Journal

Have you seen the billboard? Have your heard the plans for a downtown rally? Did you know about the streaming video project?

Kankakee School Board seeking appointee to fill vacancy
11/12/2024

Kankakee School Board seeking appointee to fill vacancy

KANKAKEE — The Kankakee School Board is looking to appoint someone to fill the vacancy left by the death of one of its members, Deb Johnston, but the person might

Construction program targets youths in need | Local News | daily-journal.com
08/12/2024

Construction program targets youths in need | Local News | daily-journal.com

A program introducing youth ages 18 to 21 to careers in construction is being launched this week.

Education: Coal City funnyman brings important message to Bradley - The Daily Journal
06/12/2024

Education: Coal City funnyman brings important message to Bradley - The Daily Journal

Laced into every magic trick, every silly skit — including one with a very mouthy bird puppet — and even a rap song was the clear message Tim Hannig has

District 111 holds job fair Saturday
06/12/2024

District 111 holds job fair Saturday

Kankakee School District 111 will hold a job fair tomorrow morning from nine til noon at the Kankakee Junior H...

Area Educators Recognized by Illinois Principals Association
04/12/2024

Area Educators Recognized by Illinois Principals Association

School administrators were recently recognized by the Corn Belt Region of the Illinois Principals Association. The Corn Belt region of the Illinois Principals Association includes school administrators throughout Livingston, McClean, Ford, & Iroquois counties.

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