Illinois Lutheran celebrated their three seniors on Tuesday, October 10. Playing Morgan Park Academy, the second seed in the upcoming Regional tournament, the Chargers played through three tight sets to win the match 27-25, 26-28, 25-22. Senior Kailey Van Es led the team with 1 ace, 10 assists, 8 kills, and 13 digs. Senior Marisol […]
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75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at Peotone American Legion November 17
Peotone American Legion Post 392, the Peotone American Legion Auxiliary, and the Manhattan/Peotone Consolidated Fire Protection District will co-host the 75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at the Peotone American Legion Post Hall on Friday, November 17, from 4:30 – 9 p.m. This event had a one-year hiatus in 2022 and is making a come-back this year. […]
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LIHEAP Applications Open for Seniors, Customers with Disabilities, Children under Six Years
Applications now are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for qualified residential customers who are over the age of 60, are disabled, or have children under the age of six years, to receive financial assistance to pay their energy bills, without a need for a past-due balance or disconnection notice. LIHEAP […]
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Seeking Sponsors for COSMIC BINGO
Did you know you can help local survivors of sexual violence? Clove Alliance is hosting its signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Thursday, November 16, in the Expo Center at the Kankakee Fairgrounds and is seeking sponsors for this interactive bingo event that is out of this world. Sponsorship opportunities available include: Don’t miss this opportunity. […]
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KCC Hosting ‘Let’s Talk Horror!’ Discussion October 25
Let’s “creep it real”! KCC students and the community are invited to “Let’s Talk Horror!” from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, at Kankakee Community College, in Room L355. KCC’s Psych Club and English Department will lead the discussion on the appeal of horror in literature and film! Topics include the psychological aspects of “scary things,” […]
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Manteno Woman’s Club Holds September Luncheon Meeting
On Wednesday, September 27, the Manteno Woman’s Club met at Manteno Sportsman’s Club for lunch, with 34 members in attendance. Jeff Jarvis, who was the club’s guest speaker, talked about the Manteno Historical Society, after which the club presented Jarvis with a donation for the society. Also, a Sherlock Holmes-themed book will be donated to […]
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ECDA to Host Lead Hazard Control Workshop
The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a workshop on Tuesday, October 24, at 5:30 p.m., in the ECDA Office, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee. This workshop will review what lead is and why it is a hazard, including where to look throughout your home for lead hazards. […]
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Seeking Organizations for Summer ‘24 Internship Program
Has your organization struggled to find talent; have you tried to launch your own intern program, but with difficulty; or are you looking to engage more of your community? The Will County Center for Economic Development is seeking organizations interested in participating in its summer 2024 internship program. The program is designed to give students […]
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Youth Services October 19: Middle School Book Talk, online, Thursday, at 5 p.m. October 21: Jack-o-Lantern Jamboree (Monee Heritage Center) Saturday, at 10:30 a.m. Please register on website calendar. October 24: Bookworm Buddies, Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m., ages three-to-five years. October 25: […]
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Music at Moser Fall Concert Series
The University of St. Francis (USF) College of Arts and Sciences is proud to offer exciting musical performances to the Joliet and Will County communities through the Music at Moser Fall Concert Series. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit stfrancis.edu/music-at-moser/. This fall’s lineup includes the following performances…