Clove Alliance will host its signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Thursday, November 16, in the Expo Center, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds. Clove’s COSMIC BINGO is back and better than ever! It’s a special 18 years and older night of bingo with a cosmic twist! Laser lights, loud music, black lights, glow sticks, and prizes will […]
Author Archives: Arline Adamsick
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Crete Record: October 18, 1973 “Consider Second Year of Split Shift at CMHS” “In an information report presented at Monday evening’s meeting of the 201-U School Board, the possibility of retaining the split shift schedule at Crete-Monee High School for a second year was presented. This course might be considered more […]
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Talking to Kids About Current Events
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has left lives shattered with tragic images everywhere, and kids are watching. News that could be confusing at best, or scary at worst, is circulating on-air and online, and many parents are left to wonder how to talk to their children about unsettling current events. “The conversation really […]
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ISVMA Recognizes National Vet Technician Week
Sunday, October 15 – Saturday, October 21 Every pet deserves the best in health care, and the first caretaker that helps the animal isn’t necessarily your veterinarian: It is a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT)! The Illinois State Veterinary Medical Association (ISVMA) celebrates the vital services that CVTs provide for beloved pets/companion animals in veterinary clinics, […]
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Eighth Annual Breast Cancer Awareness Campaign
Merts Heating and Air Conditioning, along with eight other companies nationally, are taking part in Duffy Marketing’s eighth Catch Me in Pink campaign that runs through October 31. Since the campaign started in 2016, more than $63,000 has been raised for breast cancer research. The goal this year is to surpass $75,000. Funds have been […]
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Home Health Remedies: Fact or Fiction?
Home health remedies: Fact vs. Fiction As fall rolls in, colds and viruses become more common. People head to their local pharmacy or doctor’s offices for routine vaccines, and sick patients hope for treatments to relieve what ails them. But some social media videos are offering different options, some that can be done from the […]
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County EMA Director Appointed to Lead State Advisory Committee
Allison Anderson, Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director, has been appointed Co-Chair of the State of Illinois Homeland Security Advisory Council’s Emergency Management Committee. In her role, she will be collaborating with experts to shape emergency preparedness strategies at the state and local levels. “I am excited to take on this challenge and work […]
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Rep. Haas Recognizes Embrace Consignment as October’s Local Business Spotlight
For October’s local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Embrace Consignment of Bradley. Embrace Consignment sells clothing and furniture that are in-style, clean, and damage-free. She was joined by House Minority Leader Tony McCombie when she presented a certificate from the House of Representatives to owner Julie Jones-Reece. “Finding affordable, fashionable clothing can be […]
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Agnes March
It is with great sadness we announce the death of Agnes March of Peotone, on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, after living her 94-year-old life to the fullest. She led a happy life surrounded by those she loved and cherished and was the beloved wife and best friend of the late Dr. James March, who preceded […]
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Crawl-o-Ween: Not too Late to Register
While the deadline has passed to preregister for the Halloween-themed bar crawl and get a t-shirt and passport, participants can still preregister and save $5. Crawl-o-Ween will be held from 6 to 11 p.m., on Saturday, October 28, with check-in at the Old Town Mall, 1390 Main Street, from 5 – 6 p.m. In addition […]