The Supportive Housing Providers Association (SHPA) celebrates the signing of HB2831 by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, who was joined by SHPA Executive Director David Esposito along with other supportive housing advocates at Featherfist in Chicago, where he signed HB2831 into law. With bipartisan support in the House and Senate, HB2831 builds on an executive order from […]
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ECDA Hosting Community Conversation at Beckman Park
The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, August 10, at 6 p.m., at Beckman Park, 1605 Cobb Boulevard, Kankakee, in the air-conditioned Beckman building. This is the sixth Community Conversation in this year’s series for the residents of Kankakee. Residents are encouraged to attend with […]
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A Simple Drive Provides Critical Support That Saves Lives
American Cancer Society Road to Recovery Program comes to Kankakee County. This year, an estimated 74,580 people will be diagnosed with cancer in Illinois. What’s often standing between them and lifesaving treatment is a ride to get there. Many patients must schedule daily or weekly appointments for several months, keeping friends and family from being […]
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EAC Commissioners Joint Statement Celebrating 33rd Anniversary of ADA
The Help America Vote Act, which established the EAC, ensures all voters with disabilities have the right to mark, cast, and verify their ballots privately and independently. In a statement marking the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and in honor of this landmark act, U.S. Election Assistance Commission […]
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Illinois STAR Announces Start of 2023 Enrollment After Strong 2022 Season
Illinois STAR (Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources) announced the open enrollment for farmers for the 2023 crop year. As summer settles in and crops are growing throughout the Midwest, it’s time for farmers and landowners to reap the results of investing in conservation practices on their fields. By participating in STAR, farmers receive a clear conservation […]
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KCC’s Gap Year Program Returns
A program for those taking a break from college will return this fall at Kankakee Community College. The Gap Year Program offers career exploration and activities in a low-pressure, no homework environment. “Studies have shown 80 percent of college students end up changing their major at least once,” said Cesar Avalos, coordinator of workforce opportunities […]
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Clove Alliance Kicks-Off Strategic Planning Process
Clove Alliance is embarking on a strategic planning process to develop the agency’s long-term plan for improvement, and residents in Kankakee, Iroquois, and Ford Counties are invited to join in the process by completing a short community survey. This feedback will help the agency ensure a comprehensive plan is in place to meet the needs […]
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Will County Emergency Management Agency Suggests Tips for Combatting Severe Heat
With an upcoming high temperatures expected in Illinois, the Will County Emergency Management Agency advises residents of measures they can take during severe heat conditions to stay safe and healthy. These measures include being mindful of heat-related illnesses and being aware of the availability of local cooling centers. “We want to make sure residents know […]
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Monee Police Blotter: July 5 – 23
July 5, a Monee resident placed a packaged phone into a post office receptacle at the Monee facility. A few days later, the phone company advised him they had never received the phone. The post office stated it had never been scanned into the system. A theft report was taken. July 18, at approximately 6:30 […]
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Mayor Ogle Brings Back Taste of Frankfort 2023
Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle announced his fundraising committee, once again, will host the popular fall fundraiser, Taste of Frankfort, on Tuesday, September 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at CD and ME – 23320 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. The event will feature a wide variety of food samplings from some of the finest restaurants […]