Restaurants and hotels in the 15th District are set to receive more than $850,000 in grants, thanks to the support of State Sen. Napoleon Harris III. “Our businesses and hotels drive our local economy,” said Harris. “We are all still in the process of recovering from the pandemic. The Back to Business grant program is […]
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Weekly High School Golf Results
Peotone: On Tuesday, September 12, the Peotone Boys’ Golf Team had a conference match against Coal City at Cinder Ridge Golf Course. Coal City won with a tally of 168 to Peotone’s 178. Joe Hasse, from Peotone, was the Medalist carding a 39. The top three remaining scores for Peotone were Jake Eaheart – 43, […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Crete Record: September 13, 1973 “Recreational Vehicle Parking Discussed by Village Board” “The fact the Crete Village Board was considering a new ordinance to prohibit parking recreational vehicles on the streets or on private property without being garaged brought a number of visitors to the regular board meeting on Monday, September […]
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KCC’s ALIVE Literacy Program Receives State Library Grant
Kankakee Community College’s ALIVE literacy program received a grant from the office of Alexi Giannoulias, Illinois Secretary of State and State Librarian. The $68,108 grant comes from the Illinois State Library Grant program and is earmarked to “enhance community literacy, improve library services, and upgrade current technology,” according to an official press release. “We are […]
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Yes, There Really are Pelicans in Will County!
See for yourself at Pelican Watch! If you are unaware pelicans visit Will County each year during spring and fall migration, prepare to get the lowdown on these big and beautiful birds during the annual Pelican Watch on Saturday, September 23. The free, family-friendly Forest Preserve District of Will County event celebrates the return of […]
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Will County Health: Be Aware of Rabies; 3 Bats Test Positive
The Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) reminds the public to be aware of the potential for exposure to rabies from infected animals. Rabid bats recently have been detected in Joliet, Plainfield, and Homer Glen. Bats are the most common source of potential infection in Illinois, and exposures from […]
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Fall Art/Craft Stroll September 23
The Community Arts Council of Kankakee County will host the 2023 Fall Art and Craft Stroll on Saturday, September 23, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Bourbonnais’ Perry Farm, in conjunction with the Bourbonnais Township Park District’s Annual Scarecrow Festival. Parking, admission, and entertainment are free. Artist and crafter booths will be set up […]
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USF Homecoming September 29-October 1
The University of St. Francis (USF) announced plans for this year’s Homecoming with events that take place on Friday, September 29 through Sunday, October 1. With a variety of events on the schedule, there is something for all alumni and friends of USF to enjoy. This year’s events include the annual Homecoming Tailgate and Football […]
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25 Participants Graduate Diversionary Courts Program
County Honors Drug Court’s 25 Years with Proclamation State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that 25 people graduated from the Will County Problem Solving Courts in a September 7 ceremony at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. The event also celebrated the Drug Court’s 25th anniversary, which was marked with a proclamation by the Will County […]
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Forest Preserve Programs Feature Fossils, Fishing, Seated Bird-Watching
Say goodbye to summer with a wide variety of late September Forest Preserve District of Will County programs. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org Here is the lineup… Fossils of Will County, Zoom webinar, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, September 20: Join Donald G. Mikulic for a fascinating look at […]