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Morning Kankakee! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How does your town’s tax bill compare across Kankakee County?
- How much will Kankakee governments pay to boost local tourism?
- Why did federal prosecutors take over this Momence homicide case?
Also on today's calendar: KVTA Presents Big Fish and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Breezy, with a high of 82 and low of 49 degrees.
- Saturday: Very windy; cooler, temps: high: 54, low: 36.
- Sunday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 53 and low of 30 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Homeowners in Kankakee County pay a median property tax bill of $4,342 in FY 2024 (kankakeetimes.com) — Homeowners across Kankakee County are seeing higher property tax bills, with the median reaching $4,342 for fiscal year 2024 and Kankakee city homeowners paying a median of $3,537. The article breaks down median bills, home values, and effective tax rates by local community and compares Kankakee County to other Illinois counties. 
2. County is on board for funding Visit Kankakee County (shawlocal.com) — Kankakee County Board has agreed to help fund Visit Kankakee County through a new three-year intergovernmental agreement with the city of Kankakee and the villages of Bourbonnais and Manteno. The deal, starting July 1, sets a base contribution plus hotel-based fees and small annual increases, supporting tourism marketing that leaders say brings visitor spending and economic impact across the county.
3. Feds take over Momence homicide case (shawlocal.com) — Federal prosecutors have taken over the homicide case involving the February shooting death of Momence bar owner Courtney Drysdale, with state charges dismissed Thursday in Kankakee County Court. Local prosecutors say the move allows tougher federal penalties while Kankakee County officials continue supporting the case and the victim’s family.
4. SIU fashion studies students take center stage with fashion, merchandising concepts (wsiu.org) — A Kankakee student, Julia Dunlap, is among those showcasing original fashion designs in Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s upcoming runway show and student exhibit. The free public events highlight late-night work by fashion design and merchandising majors, from avant-garde clothing lines to student-run beauty businesses, and offer a look at how Illinois students are preparing for careers in fashion and entrepreneurship.
📸 Around Kankakee
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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K3 Kays Spring Market
Kankakee High School, 1200 W Jeffery St, Kankakee
10:00 am
Saturday April 18
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Other local events
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Lisieux-scrapbkg-gym
St. John Paul II Catholic Parish , 956 S 10th Ave , Kankakee
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Drag Me To Brunch @ Stefari West Ave
Stefari West Avenue , 267 S West Ave , Kankakee
10:00 am -
Bautismo- Willms
St John Paul II Parish - West , 907 S 9th St , Kankakee
2:00 pm -
PZA Committee
Kankakee County, IL Calendar
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KHS Tri-M Induction & Senior Recital
KHS Auditorium
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Executive Committee Meeting
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Finance Committee Meeting
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KVTA Presents Big Fish
Lincoln Cultural Center , 240 Warren Ave , Kankakee
2:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Tuesday April 21
Wednesday April 22
Thursday April 23
Saturday April 25
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Settles Center- Set Up
St. John Paul II Catholic Parish , 956 S 10th Ave , Kankakee
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Bingo Night Friday April 17th — KCHF
Good Vibrations Bar & Restaurant , 1680 W Station St , Kankakee
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eSports Evergreen Park Invitational
Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School Bradley, IL 60915
6:30 am -
Lisieux-scrapbkg-gym
St. John Paul II Catholic Parish , 956 S 10th Ave , Kankakee
9:00 am
Friday April 17
Saturday April 18
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💬 Chatter
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- FedEx posted a job opening for Freight Handler Part-Time in Kankakee. Apply here.
- Kankakee Community College posted a job opening for PT Adjunct Faculty - Early Childhood Education in Kankakee. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Kankakee here.
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