“It would seem wrong not to carry on with the passion that Jay had to make people smile.” – Jay It Forward On Monday, September 25, more than 200 students at the University of St. Francis (USF) personally experienced the positive impact random acts of kindness can create. The students were recipients of gifts cards, […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. During the Penfield construction project, the Penfield Street parking lot entrance is closed, but the Maxwell Street entrance will be open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library. WiFi hotspots and Rokus now are available for two-week checkout for Beecher […]
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St. Patrick’s Hosting Harvest Social, Card Party
St. Patrick’s Council of Catholic Women, in Wilton Center, will host its Harvest Social and Card Party on Wednesday, November 1, at 11:30 a.m., at the Wilton Center Community Building, 14355 W. Joliet Road, Manhattan. Tickets are $10. The event features lunch, door prizes, a split-the-pot raffle, with tickets at $1 each or six for […]
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Visit Kankakee County Announces Second Round of CTAP Grant Recipients
Visit Kankakee County (formally known as the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau) Board of Directors is thrilled to continue their commitment to enhancing tourism in Kankakee County by building upon the successful initiatives that already have bolstered visitation. They are excited to unveil the recipients of the latest round of grants, aimed at infusing […]
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Franciscan Health Crown Point Hosting Trauma Symposium
Columbine High School shooting survivor among keynote speakers. Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a two-day trauma symposium aimed at helping attendees understand trauma in its various forms. “Understanding the connections between physical trauma and psychological trauma and how the two impact one another can lead to better outcomes for patients, families, healthcare professionals, first […]
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Monee Police Blotter: September 26 – October 1
September 26, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a traffic stop on Monee-Manhattan Road resulted in the arrest of Wauconda Haynes, 26, of Gary, for driving while suspended and no insurance. She was cited and released. September 26, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the Quality Inn for the removal of a disruptive subject. Upon arrival, […]
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Harvey Sentenced to 30 Years for Frankfort/New Lenox Armed Robberies
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Dontavious Harvey, 24, of Dolton, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge David Carlson to 30 years in prison for Armed Robbery (a Class X felony) in two 2019 armed robberies in Frankfort and New Lenox. Harvey also pled guilty to Aggravated Battery (a Class 3 felony) of a […]
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Manhattan to Install Lights on Rt. 52, Improving Safety
As the Village of Manhattan has grown and traffic increased through town, additional safety measures are necessary to keep residents safe. One such effort is the installation of streetlights along the east side of Rt. 52, between Foxford Drive and Prairie Avenue. The lights will be installed to improve safety and the connections between neighborhoods […]
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Spine-Tingling Adventure at ‘Scary at the Prairie 5K, Spooky Sprint’
The Village of Frankfort is thrilled to announce its upcoming event, “Scary at the Prairie 5K Run and Spooky Sprint,” a Halloween-themed run/walk that promises thrills and chills for participants of all ages. This exciting event will take place at picturesque Prairie Park on Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m., with the community invited to […]
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Franciscan Health, Diocese of Gary Partner for Respect Life Celebration
Hundreds of students from Catholic schools across Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s south suburbs gathered at Franciscan Health Dyer recently for the annual Respect Life Celebration. The event, co-hosted by Franciscan Health and the Diocese of Gary during Respect Life Month, aims to celebrate all life with an emphasis on individual life, with the goal of […]