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Kankakee Fire Department Receives Life-Saving Pet Oxygen Masks
Kankakee, IL – Invisible Fence donated five life-saving pet oxygen masks to the Kankakee Fire Department in order to help reduce the number of pet fatalities. Since 2006, more than 25,000 masks have been donated. Resulting from the company’s efforts, more than three million lives improved, including pets who were saved through the Project Breathe Program.
New Minimum Wage Rates in Effect for 2020
Governor JB Pritzker signed the new minimum wage law last February providing a path to a $15 minimum wage by 2025. Minimum wage earners received an increase of $1 to $9.25 an hour on January 1, which will be followed by an increase to $10 an hour on July 1. The minimum wage will then increase an additional $1 an hour each January 1 until it reaches $15 an hour in 2025.
In Letter to Secretary Pompeo, Gov. Pritzker Welcomes Refugees to Illinois
Springfield, Ill. — Recognizing the countless
contributions refugees make in the state of Illinois and across our nation,
Governor JB Pritzker wrote a letter to U.S....
City of Kankakee Votes 10-4 on Adult-Use Cannabis
“I have been a certified addictions counselor in the state of Illinois for almost 20 years. In my experience, clients with addictions issues present with both mental health and substance abuse issues. This legislation allows adults to make informed decisions regarding recreational use. Furthermore, this administration is committed to maintaining public safety of the community and providing resources that will enhance economic opportunities and services for residents; especially those who have been unfairly impacted by the criminal justice system,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.
IDNR Announces Snowmobile Trail Grant Recipients
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
today announced $597,742 in grant funding for development, rehabilitation,
operations, and maintenance for snowmobile trail projects...
Kankakee Community College Paralegal Law Week Activities finalist
“Every activity we sponsored promoted the theme of ‘Free Speech, Free Press, Free Society,’” said Dr. Kristine Condon, KCC professor and Paralegal/Legal Assistant program coordinator. “From our panel discussion on Michael Beschloss’ ‘Presidents of War’ with presidential grandson Clifton Truman Daniel to our sponsorship of the Illinois Appellate Court hearing oral arguments at our historic Kankakee courthouse, we had a variety of family-friendly activities that promoted civics engagement.”
