Kankakee County Historical Society currently is hosting “En Plein Air Painting in the Pandemic Churches in Kankakee” through February 25, at the Kankakee County Museum – Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. The exhibit is open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. “En Plein Air Painting in […]
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USF Hosting Blood Drive January 24
The University of St. Francis (USF) is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, January 24, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium at USF’s St. Clare Campus, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org, click on the “Find a Blood Drive” […]
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Aroma Land/Water Preserve Owl Walk January 21
Birding Expert John Baxter will lead an owl walk at the Aroma Land and Water Preserve, 1578 S Heiland Road, St. Anne, on Saturday, January 21, at 6 p.m. Join him for a short walk through the park, while listening for owls and learning more about their habits. There is no fee for this event, […]
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Community Trivia Night at Manteno Library
The Friends of Manteno Library is hosting a Community Trivia Night on January 20, to thank the families and businesses in Manteno and surrounding communities for their ongoing support in helping Friends enhance the library’s resources and services. The event will be held at Manteno Sportmen’s Club, from 7 to 9 p.m., with no entry […]
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Forest Preserve District of Will County Headlines
Here are the latest headlines from the Forest Preserve District of Will County… Forest Preserve to host special MLK Day volunteer program at Rock Run Preserve: The Forest Preserve has scheduled a special volunteer program for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16. Volunteers can choose to help with brush removal or pick up […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Beecher Herald: January 11, 1973 “School Board Hears Results of Assessment Questionnaire” “Supt. Jack Keller reported that 90 parents, teachers, and students completed the needs assessment questionnaire recently, which was mailed to all school district residents.” Results obtained included: Prairie State College was the first choice of respondents for which junior […]
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Forest Preserve’s Eagle Watch Swoops in to Four Rivers on January 14
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s annual Eagle Watch features many ways to celebrate a species that was once on the verge of extinction but is now thriving. The free event is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane in […]
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Final Voting Beings in Preserve the Moment Photo Contest
It’s time to vote for your favorite pictures in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 2022 Preserve the Moment Photo Contest now that December’s winner has been chosen. The contest began in May, and all eight monthly winners now will vie for overall contest honors via voting by members of the public on the […]
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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Family Birth Center Welcomes First Baby of 2023
At 5:03 a.m., Jaylah Resendez became the first baby born in 2023 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Family Birth Center on January 1. Jaylah is the second child of Alejandra Castillo and Ahbran Resendez of Chicago Heights. She weighed in at six pounds, six ounces and was just over 18 inches long. Families with the […]
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Forest Preserve Permits Available; Programs Highlight Winter Rec, Woodpeckers
The Forest Preserve District of Will County began selling 2023 picnic and camping permits on Tuesday, January 3, online at ReconnectWithnature.org, at the Sugar Creek Administration Center in Joliet, as well as other visitor centers, except Hidden Oaks Nature Center in Bolingbrook, which began on January 4. What can you do in the Forest Preserve […]