Happy babies will be entered into 17 competitive categories at the Will County Fair, which will be held on the last day of the fair, Sunday, August 27, at 1:30 p.m. – in the south end of the Atrium Restaurant. Babies, ages six months to three years, will be judged in three areas: Health – […]
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Will County Fair Coming Soon
The 2023 Will County Fair will begin Wednesday, August 23, on Peotone-Wilmington Road, just east of Rt. 50, and run through August 27. The fairgrounds will open to the public on Wednesday at 10 a.m. and Thursday through Sunday at 8 a.m. The carnival begins at 4 p.m. on Wednesday – Family Dollar Day, with […]
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Golf Fundraiser September 8 at Deer Creek
The manufactured home communities of Golf Vista Estates in Monee, Gateway in Frankfort, Oak Ridge in Manteno, and Pheasant Lakes Estates in Beecher will host a fundraiser for their state organization – Mobile Home Owners Association of Illinois. The golf outing will be held on Friday, September 8, at Deer Creek Golf Club, with a […]
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Casillas Pleads Guilty to Class 4 Felony for Scott’s Law Vehicular Crash
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Angel Casillas, 23, of Joliet, pled guilty recently to a Class 4 Felony for the vehicular crash resulting from a Scott’s Law violation that left Illinois State Police Trooper Brian Frank with serious and ongoing injuries. Circuit Court Judge Bertani-Tomczak set a sentencing date of August 14, after […]
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Carbon Monoxide: A Silent Killer
Certain stoves, ovens, space heaters, furnaces, fireplaces, plus malfunctioning appliances, are sources of carbon monoxide (CO) in a home. CO can’t be seen or heard, and symptoms – such as fatigue, headache and dizziness – are often vague. If you think you are suffering from CO poisoning, go outside, take deep breaths, and call 9-1-1. […]
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How Much Water Is Too Much?
When it’s hot outside, people tend to reach for the water. But too much of a good thing can be a problem. It’s called water intoxication, and it’s making news. Recently, a young woman died from drinking too much water in a short amount of time, and a young boy was hospitalized after doing the […]
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Hummingbird Fest Lands at Plum Creek Nature Center August 19
Tiny hummingbirds will be celebrated in a big way during the annual Hummingbird Fest at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Plum Creek Nature Center. The free, all-ages event takes place from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, August 19. Lincoln Land Association of Bird Banders will capture and band hummingbirds during the fest, and members […]
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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 library’s Penfield Street parking lot entrance will be closed, but the Maxwell Street entrance still is open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library. The library’s tadpole finally has grown little back legs with […]
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Illinois National Guard NCO to Join Polish Bicycle Rally Honoring Fallen Allies
When Senior Master Sgt. David Schreffler started riding with Gold Star Mission, it was a great way to combine two of his greatest passions, bicycle riding and a desire to honor and remember fallen U.S. service members. The Illinois Air National Guard NCO never thought it would bring him across the ocean to ride in […]
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KCCVB Community Tourism Action Plan Grant Applications Available Now!
Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau Community Tourism Action Plan Grants applications due September 15, 275 E. Court Street, Suite 102, Kankakee, IL 60901; 815-935-7390; VisitKankakeeCounty.com. The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (KCCVB) mission is to market and develop branded Kankakee County destination experiences to enhance community economic growth and quality of life. To […]