By Jim Piacentini On Thursday, April 25, the Lady Bobcats had a tough go with the Hanover Central Lady Wildcats. Each team scored a run in the first, with no additional runs crossing the plate until the fourth inning. That’s when the Bobcats’ bats caught fire, and the Bobcats scored 3 runs and definitely took […]
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KCC Announces 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipient
Kankakee Community College is proud to announce the recipient of the John Fulton Distinguished Alumni Award for 2024. This honor recognizes outstanding achievements and contributions of alumni, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, innovation, and impact in their respective fields. A 2012 KCC graduate, Eric Peterson, CEO and founder of Project Headspace and Timing, received the […]
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ECDA Hosting Community Conversation at Library
The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a Community Conversation on Thursday, May 9, at 6 p.m., at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street. This is the third Community Conversation in the 2024 series for the residents of Kankakee. Kankakeeans are encouraged to attend, with the purpose of […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, May 2 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11/adult: Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop in. Friday, May 3 Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “The Goonies” (rated PG). Drop in. Saturday, May 4 […]
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Happy Birthday!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: May 5: Joe Hall!! May 6: Olivia Pena and David Dralle Jr.!!! May 9: Sophia Spolar, Kale Maupin, and Ann Nagel!!!!!
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Monee Police Blotter: April 15 – 21
April 15, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a traffic stop for no registration ended with Erin Hall, 31, of Monee, being placed under arrest for a Texas Warrant. Ms. Hall was wanted by Texas for violation of probation and possession of a controlled substance. Texas apparently believes that having drugs while you’re on probation means you […]
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Legion Post 392 Fish Fry
Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host its last of the season monthly all-you-can-eat fish fry, on Saturday, May 11, from 4:30 to 6:30p.m. or until sold out. Tickets are $15 for either perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Don’t forget delicious desserts, from the Legion Auxiliary, are available […]
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Caritas Event Raises $235,000 for Student Scholarships at USF
The University of St. Francis (USF) is proud to announce the outstanding success of its recent Caritas Scholarship Celebration held on Saturday, April 13, in the Pat Sullivan Center on the university’s main campus in Joliet. This year’s event, themed “Launching Stars,” brought together members of the USF community in a shining display of generosity […]
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Peotone Library News
Summer Reading Program registration begins Monday, June 3, for all ages. Interested in being a sponsor – stop by or give us a call. The library now offers a monthly e-newsletter. Sign-up on the website at peotonelibrary.org. Then, at the bottom of the opening page, click on the Newsletter Signup box. Interested in the Homebound […]
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USF Alumnae Named Finalists for Golden Apple Award
The University of St. Francis (USF) College of Education is proud to announce four of its alumnae have been named finalists for the 2024 Golden Apple Award for Teaching through the Golden Apple Foundation. The USF alumnae are among a list of 30 Pre-K to third grade teacher finalists in contention for the honor. USF […]