🌱 How many Kankakee grads need remedial classes in college?
Kankakee, Illinois Patch AM: a 3 min readHi Kankakee! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- How many Kankakee grads need remedial classes in college?
- Will Kankakee’s starting quarterback play in Friday’s big road test?
Also on today's calendar: KVTA Dreamgirls and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Sunday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 71 and low of 58 degrees.
- Monday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 66, low: 52.
- Tuesday: A t-storm; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 34.4% of Kankakee High School graduates at Illinois community colleges enrolled in remedial courses in 2024-25 (kankakeetimes.com) — Kankakee High School graduates heading to Illinois community colleges are enrolling in remedial classes at a higher rate than the state average, with about one in three needing extra coursework. The story also compares graduation and remediation rates with Bradley-Bourbonnais and notes new state funding and tax credits that could affect local schools and families. 
• Previewing Week 5's prime highschool soccer video games (fooshya.com) — Kankakee football fans can look ahead to a key Week 5 road game at Lincoln-Way West, with the Kays entering 3-1 and still uncertain about star quarterback Phillip Turner’s status. The wider preview also highlights Lincoln-Way East’s earlier win over Kankakee and other major Chicago-area matchups this weekend.
📸 Around Kankakee
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Kankakee Farmers' Market →
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8:00 am
Saturday September 26
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Other local events
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KVTA Dreamgirls →
Lincoln Cultural Center, 240 Warren Ave, Kankakee
2:00 pm -
Lisieux-M.A.R.C. Rm 3
St. John Paul II Catholic Parish, 956 S 10th Ave, Kankakee
6:00 pm -
Awana - Bring a Friend Night!
Grace Christian Academy - Kankakee, 2499 Waldron Road, Kankakee
6:00 pm -
Wedding- Pedro y Torres
St John Paul II Parish - West, 907 S 9th St, Kankakee
2:00 pm -
Puppy Yoga (September) →
Kankakee County Humane Foundation, 4345 West 1500N Road, Kankakee
1:00 pm -
Horseback Riding Lessons →
Skyview Farm, 57 S 8000 W, Kankakee
6:00 pm -
Awana - Crazy Sock Night
Grace Christian Academy - Kankakee, 2499 Waldron Road, Kankakee
6:00 pm -
Waterways Advisory Subcommitee →
Kankakee County, IL Calendar, 189 East Court Street, Kankakee
8:30 am -
BINGO →
Good Vibrations Bar and Restaurant, 1680 West Station Street, Kankakee
6:00 pm -
Adoption Event: Kankakee Farmers Market →
Kankakee Farmers Market, 250 South Schuyler Avenue, Kankakee
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Kankakee Farmers' Market →
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8:00 am
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💬 Chatter
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- Troon posted a job opening for Steward in Kankakee. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News
Bradley
- Bourbonnais explores 1% tax on vehicle rentals (shawlocal.com)
Ok Kankakee! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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