On Saturday, February 11, the Kankakee Historical Society will host “Date Night at the Museum, beginning at 6 p.m., at 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. Enjoy a unique evening at the museum with that special someone. Dinner is catered by the Bennett-Curtis House, with a “Lady and the Tramp” theme. Tickets may be purchased […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Beecher Herald: January 15, 1973 Several things were happening at the Beecher Police Department, including the promotion of George Stadt to full-time policeman. Stadt had served as an auxiliary policeman for three months. With the promotion, the village police force stood at three, including Chief Mervin Bewsey and Don Stluka. According […]
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Decongestion Hacks or Hazards?
People across the country are getting sick with a multitude of seasonal illnesses. Colds, the flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and COVID-19 seem to be lurking around every corner, and one symptom that seems to be unavoidable is congestion. While over-the-counter medications to help combat congestion are flying off store shelves, some people are taking […]
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Forest Preserve Hosts Coloring Contest, Bird Programs, ‘Language of Flowers’ Webinar
Forest Preserve District of Will County programs in February include a Hidden Oaks Coloring Contest, Zoom webinars on birding and the “language” of flowers, a bird hike, plus a volunteer opportunity. Register online on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Hidden Oaks Coloring Contest: from 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wednesday, February 1 – […]
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Kankakee Library News
Sale of License Plate Stickers: The Kankakee Public Library staff, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, remind the community that license plate stickers are available for purchase on the third floor of the library. Patrons may bring renewal information to the library and purchase their vehicle sticker, much like they do at the DMV. The […]
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Snowy Owls, River Otters Highlight Forest Preserve’s ‘Buzz’ Nature Show
A new season of “The Buzz,” the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s monthly nature show, kicks off in 2023 by highlighting animal survival tactics in winter, migration patterns of snowy owls, and the comeback story of river otters. The show debuts at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, on the Forest Preserve’s Facebook and YouTube […]
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Vulture Photo Victorious in Forest Preserve’s 2022 Photo Contest
Shorewood resident Joe Viola’s turkey vulture photo was the big winner in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 2022 Preserve the Moment photo contest. Viola’s vulture picture was one of eight monthly finalists chosen throughout the course of the contest from May through December. His photo went on to win the overall contest after […]
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Manhattan Welcomes McDonald’s to Community
New opportunities for growth, dining options, with groundbreaking targeted for April. At the January 17 meeting of the Village of Manhattan Board, trustees approved a special use permit and site plan for the construction of a McDonald’s restaurant at 440 West North Street, also known as Rt. 52, which is just north of Manhattan’s downtown. […]
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Shrove Dinner
Mark your calendars for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women’s 50th Shrove Tuesday Beef Dinner on February 21. Tickets available soon!
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Free Webinars for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. One-in-three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from a dating partner. These violent relationships have serious consequences for victims – putting them at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, suicide, and adult re-victimization. Clove […]