Get some Cranky Mike’s Popcorn at Ascension St. Mary’s. Ascension Saint Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a Cranky Mike’s Popcorn Fundraiser on Thursday, January 26, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Circle Lobby outside of the Gathering Grounds Coffee and Gift Shop. Please enter through the main entrance of the hospital. Your support […]
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Monthly Mass/Adoration at St. Rose of Lima Chapel
St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street, Kankakee, will celebrate monthly Mass on Friday, January 27, at 6 p.m. Please enter through the west door under the canopy. An elevator is nearby. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament also is held every Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. Please enter through the west door. All […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Crete Record: January 18, 1973 Well, there seems to be some resolve on an issue that for months has gone on, and on, and on… “Committee Reports No Evidence of Malfeasance” “The gist of a nine-page report issued by the Taxation Committee of the Will County Board last week was contained […]
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Kankakee County Board Opposes Protect Illinois Communities Act
By Stephen Nelson At their January 10 meeting, the Kankakee County Board adopted a resolution to the General Assembly opposing the Protect Illinois Communities Act (HB5855). The point may be moot, since the legislation already had passed in the state House and Senate and a reconciled form of the measure is expected to be passed […]
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Chicago, Cook County, Six Chicagoland Counties Announce First-Ever Economic Development Regional Partnership
“Powerful force driving growth and creating opportunities throughout region.” Recently, regional leaders announced the formation of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a first-of-its-kind united effort including the City of Chicago, Cook County, and six counties across metropolitan Chicago to drive a regional economic strategy intended to deliver mutual benefits to the partners, and strengthen Chicagoland’s […]
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KCC Announces Veterans Service Dog Academy Partnership
American Veterans Service Dog Academy announces partnership with KCC. Beginning January 21, from 8:30 – 11 a.m., at KCC/AVSDA will offer a new PTSD Service Dog Handler Training Program. Through this collaboration with KCC’s Continuing Education Program, enrolled veteran students, with documented medical necessity, will be able to participate and learn the basics of training […]
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Explore Snow, Animal Tracks, and Fluoride with Forest Preserve District
January Forest Preserve District of Will County programs will brighten these gloomy days of winter. Sign up to hike to the big bridge near Plum Creek Nature Center, learn to track animals, or make your own toothpaste! Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithnature.org. Here is the lineup… Rivers of Color – […]
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Congratulations on an Outstanding Job!
During its January 9 meeting, Crete Village Board recognized several members of the Crete Fire Department, Crete Township Fire Protection District, Crete Police Department, and the Laraway Communications Center for their outstanding efforts and professionalism during two emergency childbirth situations that took place in late November. On the morning of November 18, the Crete Fire […]
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Forest Preserve Hosting Wedding Open House, Craft, Meditation Programs
Learn how to have an eco-friendly wedding and more about the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s popular Four Rivers Environmental Education Center event space during a Wedding Open House on January 28. Other upcoming programs feature the history of taxidermy, coloring to reduce stress with mandalas, and craft programs involving dioramas for kids and […]
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Haas Named to Republican Leadership Team
State Rep. Jackie Haas will serve as part of the Republican leadership team and recently was named as an assistant Republican Leader. The Representative will be working alongside the first female Republican Leader Tony McCombie, who was formally elected at last week’s inauguration of the 103rd General Assembly. Starting her second term in the Illinois […]