Dear Editor: I just watched the Peotone School Board meeting from August 21 and am horrified by what I saw. Multiple English teachers spoke about a situation at the school where books they have been teaching are now being challenged as inappropriate. Three of my children attended Peotone schools, and I always was pleased with […]
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Rep. Haas Speaks at Lifestyles of Kankakee County ‘Women in Business Luncheon’
Recently, State Representative and Assistant House Minority Leader Jackie Haas spoke at the Lifestyles of Kankakee County Women in Business Luncheon at the Kankakee Country Club that recognized the 2023 Lifestyles of Kankakee County Women in Business winners. “It was an honor to speak at this phenomenal event to lift up Kankakee County women leading […]
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Kankakee Library September Program/Events
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, recently announced its upcoming programs and events for September. Please note: The library will be closed on Monday, September 4, in observance of Labor Day and will resume its regular hours at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, September 5. Social Worker in the Library: Through a partnership with Aunt […]
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R.P. Lumber Receives Retail Beacon Award
Proof positive investing in people and partnerships is key to success. R.P. Lumber Co. was honored as a Beacon Award winner during the Beacon Awards banquet held Friday, August 18. The Beacon Awards are a premier national industry awards program developed by “The Hardware Connection” magazine and The Hardware Conference to recognize the “best of […]
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ECDA Hosting Business Workshop on Creating a Business Plan
The Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will hold a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, September 5, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the ECDA Office, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee. This English-language workshop will provide an overview of how to structure a business plan for new and existing business opportunities. The […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: September 1: Mykayla Cowger!! September 2: Kim Russell!! September 4: Theresa Koehn on her 87th!!! Hope it’s a great day!!! September 5: Joe Turner!! September 6: Brian Biesterfeld and Jenny Biesterfeld!!! September 7: Maynard Nadler and Kevin Matthias!!! September 8: Mary Ann Battermann!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: […]
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar, or call the library at 708-258-3436. The Adult Summer Reading program ends August 31. Don’t forget to return your book log for a chance to win a gift basket. The library will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 4. Youth Services September 2: Sensory Playtime, Saturday, from […]
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New AFib Procedure Available at Franciscan Health
Implant can eliminate the need for long-term blood thinners. A procedure now offered at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields can allow cardiac patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) to eliminate the use of long-term blood thinners and live more active lifestyles. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), AFib is the most common type […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, August 31 Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., teens: Join us to discuss “Tokyo Ghoul: Vol. 1.” Register. Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “The Grand Budapest Hotel” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in. Friday, September 1 […]
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GSU/The Knowledge Exchange Announces Fall Courses
The fall session of lifelong learning courses begins on Friday, September 15, at Governors State Univsersity! Courses will be offered in-person, hybrid, or virtually via Zoom and include: Registration opened on Monday, August 21. Register by phone at 708-534-4393, sign in to your account, or create an account if new to The Knowledge Exchange and […]