Local Government News
Kankakee residents rank 87th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February
Kankakee residents paid $851,859 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.
Start Seeing Monarchs Day Raises Awareness for Monarch Butterfly Preservation
Start Seeing Monarchs Day, celebrated on the first Saturday in May, aims to raise awareness for the preservation of Monarch Butterflies to prevent them from becoming an endangered species.The day serves as a reminder of the importance of protecting these iconic insects, whose populations have been declining in recent years. According to organizers, the goal is to ensure that Monarch Butterflies do not join the endangered species list.As part of the efforts to raise awareness, various events and activities are organized on Start Seeing Monarchs Day to educate the public...