Fredda Rodewald on if students should be able to use AI in their schoolwork: There is a time and place for the use of AI. The appropriate time would be determined by the administration and teachers

Rick Fischer on a top priority for Bourbonnais: Public safety is one of my top priorities. I will continue supporting our police and public works services while investing in community outreach programs, especially school resources, to keep Bourbonnais secure and welcoming

This spring, Kankakee County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Angie Serafini: I will support our police, fire, and emergency services while investing in mental health and community outreach programs to keep Bourbonnais a secure and welcoming place to live

Erika Young on top priorities for the district: I believe are the top 3 issues our district is facing are growing classroom sizes, teacher recruitment and bus transportation.

The April 1 election is fast approaching and for the voters of Watseka, they have 10 aldermanic candidates running for office. A candidates forum will be held at 6 p.m. today, March 19, at 119 W. Walnut St. in Watseka.

Joel Gesky on top priorities for Manteno: Continued financial stability, Improved transparency, Healing of a bruised community

Facing a wide variety of questions, first-term Kankakee Mayor Chris Curtis and former school superintendent Genevra Walters address key city issues at Tuesday forum.

Cynthia Veronda on how the district can improve reading and English proficiency: Focused attention is needed to address all academic proficiencies. A review of the data from the last few years indicate that core instruction, which is referred to as Tier 1 needs strengthening.