“Powerful force driving growth and creating opportunities throughout region.” Recently, regional leaders announced the formation of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a first-of-its-kind united effort including the City of Chicago, Cook County, and six counties across metropolitan Chicago to drive a regional economic strategy intended to deliver mutual benefits to the partners, and strengthen Chicagoland’s […]
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KCC Announces Veterans Service Dog Academy Partnership
American Veterans Service Dog Academy announces partnership with KCC. Beginning January 21, from 8:30 – 11 a.m., at KCC/AVSDA will offer a new PTSD Service Dog Handler Training Program. Through this collaboration with KCC’s Continuing Education Program, enrolled veteran students, with documented medical necessity, will be able to participate and learn the basics of training […]
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Explore Snow, Animal Tracks, and Fluoride with Forest Preserve District
January Forest Preserve District of Will County programs will brighten these gloomy days of winter. Sign up to hike to the big bridge near Plum Creek Nature Center, learn to track animals, or make your own toothpaste! Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithnature.org. Here is the lineup… Rivers of Color – […]
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Congratulations on an Outstanding Job!
During its January 9 meeting, Crete Village Board recognized several members of the Crete Fire Department, Crete Township Fire Protection District, Crete Police Department, and the Laraway Communications Center for their outstanding efforts and professionalism during two emergency childbirth situations that took place in late November. On the morning of November 18, the Crete Fire […]
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Haas Welcomes New Term in House
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas was sworn into office to represent the people of the 79th District in the Illinois House for the 103rd General Assembly. The Representative stood alongside 40 other Republican members to renew her oath of office and commitment to serving the people of Illinois. This marked the first day of the […]
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Forest Preserve Hosting Wedding Open House, Craft, Meditation Programs
Learn how to have an eco-friendly wedding and more about the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s popular Four Rivers Environmental Education Center event space during a Wedding Open House on January 28. Other upcoming programs feature the history of taxidermy, coloring to reduce stress with mandalas, and craft programs involving dioramas for kids and […]
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Haas Named to Republican Leadership Team
State Rep. Jackie Haas will serve as part of the Republican leadership team and recently was named as an assistant Republican Leader. The Representative will be working alongside the first female Republican Leader Tony McCombie, who was formally elected at last week’s inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly. Starting her second term in the Illinois […]
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College News
Graduations In December, Iowa State University held graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies. Congratulations to New Lenox resident Alexander Kogut, who graduated Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Western Illinois University in Macomb recently announced fall graduation candidates. Congratulations to the following local students who were awarded degrees: Stephanie Garcia, […]
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Crete Area Chamber Meeting Highlights
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce held their meeting on December 14, with six members present. Items discussed after routine business were:
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County Historical Society Announces Programs
Kankakee County Historical Society currently is hosting “En Plein Air Painting in the Pandemic Churches in Kankakee” through February 25, at the Kankakee County Museum – Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. The exhibit is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. “En Plein Air Painting in […]