By Andrea Arens The U.S. National Weather Service Chicago indicated that as many as 25 tornadoes touched down in the Chicagoland area between July 14 and 15 due to the derecho. The National Weather Service defines a derecho as a “widespread, long-lived windstorm that is associated with a band of rapidly moving showers or thunderstorms.” […]
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Farmers’ Markets
This week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, July 27 and August 10, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, August 6, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic […]
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Manteno Woman’s Club Meets, with Gourmet Mushroom Program
The Manteno Woman’s Club met on June 26 for a luncheon meeting at Manteno Sportsman’s Club. Approximately 36 members and guests enjoyed a presentation on Thrive Mushrooms, given by Nihat Kemal Tasyurek, whose family is from Turkey and owns the business. The gourmet mushroom farm, at 1283 S. Seventh Avenue in Kankakee, is popular at […]
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Get Tickets Now for ‘Taliesin Tragedy’
Wright in Kankakee is hosting “Taliesin Tragedy” on Monday, August 5, at 5 p.m. Katelyn Walker will give a 1920s-themed lecture covering the history of Frank Lloyd Wright, his Taliesin scandal, and his career directly after the murders at the Taliesin. Come in 1920-era dress and take advantage of the photo booth! The lecture will […]
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Widow, Widower Support Group Seminar; Register Now
The Community Widow/Widower Support Group is hosting a free seminar for those who have lost a spouse or life partner. The seminar is not church affiliated but will be held at First Church of the Nazarene, 1000 N. Entrance Avenue, Kankakee, on Saturday, August 17, at 9 a.m. Guest speaker for the seminar is Laura […]
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Becker’s Hospital Review Honors Riverside Medical Center, CEO Phil Kambic
Becker’s Hospital Review, one of the nation’s leaders in news coverage of the healthcare industry, recognized Riverside Healthcare President and CEO Phil Kambic and Riverside Medical Center in its 2024 lists of 160 Community Hospital CEOs to Know and 100 Great Community Hospitals. “I sincerely appreciate this recognition of our hard work and commitment to […]
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Joyce-backed Healthcare Protection Act Signed into Law
With the strong support of State Sen. Patrick Joyce, the Healthcare Protection Act was signed into law recently. The act is a comprehensive plan tackling major issues in the health insurance industry and received bipartisan support in both chambers. “There are some much-needed improvements in the health insurance industry, and this new law will make […]
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Manteno Fireworks Always Spectacular
There’s always a great turnout of people to watch fireworks at the Manteno Sportsmen’s Club. The holiday fireworks are made possible by a financial partnership between the village and the Sportsmen’s Club.
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Trustee Resigns, Planned Unit Development Approved at Manteno Village Board Meeting
By Jeff Vorva Sam Martin missed the July 1 Manteno Village Board meeting and resigned as trustee the next day. At the end of the meeting, Mayor Tim Nugent read a short letter, dated June 28, from Martin saying he is resigning July 2 but gave no reason. Neither Nugent nor the board commented on […]