Will County Take Back the Night announces its annual Vigil and March Against Sexual Assault will take place this year on October 5, at Hufford Junior High School, 1125 N. Larkin Avenue, in Joliet. The annual event brings together survivors, supporters, advocates, and community leaders in a call for the end of violence against women. […]
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Blue Devil Golfers Advance to Sectionals
On Wednesday, September 27, the Peotone High School Boys Golf Team competed in the 2A Regional at Inwood Golf Course in Joliet. Peotone placed sixth with a score of 349. Joe Hasse was eighth overall with a 76 and Jake Eaheart was 24th with an 85. Joe and Jake both qualified as individuals for the […]
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Sims Announces Community Revitalization Funding
State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. announced a combined total of $1.6 million is coming to local communities to support revitalization efforts. “Investing in affordable housing uplifts our community and boosts our local economy,” said Sims. “We are taking strong strides toward revitalization and attracting investments in the communities that need it most. All […]
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ECDA Hosting Final 2023 Community Conversation at Library
The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host its final Community Conversation this year for the residents of Kankakee on Thursday, October 12, at 6 p.m., at the Kankakee Public Library. For the past six months, the staff of the ECDA has gathered at a different location in each of Kankakee’s […]
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Free Housing Provider Resource Workshop
Formerly known as the annual Joliet Landlord Conference, this free event will be open to housing providers in the Three Rivers Association of REALTORS service area, which includes Will and Grundy Counties, as well as to communities in surrounding areas. The Three Rivers Association of REALTORS, the Will County Land Use Department Community Development Division, […]
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Peotone Library News
The annual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will be held Thursday through Saturday. Dates and hours are: Thursday, October 5, from 3 – 7 p.m.; Friday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t forget to stop by and pick up some […]
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KCC Hosting Finacial Aid/Scholarship Workshops
Kankakee Community College is hosting workshops to help college-bound students and their parents understand the financial aid and scholarship process. Staff will explain and clarify the types of aid that are available. On October 2 and November 7, KCC’s financial aid staff will educate students and parents on the ins-and-outs of paying for college. These […]
Posted inBeecher, Crete, Grant Park, Manteno Vedette We/Us, Monee, Peotone, Steger, Vedette We/Us
Bishop Hicks to Celebrate Mass at St. Boniface
On Saturday, October 7, St. Boniface Catholic Church in Monee will host the Bishop of Joliet, Bishop Ronald Hicks. Bishop Hicks will celebrate Mass at 5:30 p.m., along with concelebrant Father Roger Kutzner, pastor of St. Boniface. They will be assisted by Deacon Mark Otten. All are cordially invited to take advantage of this opportunity […]
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Battery Plant Announcement Brings New Energy to 40th Senate District
There’s an exciting new energy in Kankakee County from our ongoing work to embrace the next generation of technology to power our economy. I was excited to join top leaders in Manteno earlier this month to announce a new, $2 billion electric vehicle battery giga-factory coming to the region. With production beginning next year, Gotion […]
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Child Network Offering CASA Training
Make a lifelong difference for a child! Every year, more than three million children nationally are reported abused or neglected. Despite the states’ attempts to help, many of these kids become trapped in the court and child welfare maze and can spend their childhood moving from one temporary shelter to another. This is where you […]