The GFWC Mokena Woman’s Club will host their 49th Holli-Daze Art and Craft Show on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, at the Lincoln-Way East High School Fieldhouse, 201 Colorado Avenue in Frankfort. Show hours are 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Admission is $5 – cash only, but parking is free. The show will […]
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Harvest Progressing Ahead of Average Pace
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Illinois crops matured above the average pace for most of the season, so it is no surprise to see some combines rolling a bit sooner than usual. But a drawn-out planting season could delay the start of harvest until October for some farmers. USDA reported 7 percent of corn was harvested […]
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Rep. Haas Joins Reps. Ugaste and La Ha Addressing Illinois Property Tax Crisis
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas joined State Representatives Dan Ugaste and Nicole La Ha for a press conference that addressed Illinois’ critical need for property tax relief. The representatives discussed the skyrocketing property tax bills that recently shocked families across the Chicagoland area. “I have received call after call and dozens of emails from constituents […]
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Blessing of Pets October 6
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 511 N. Conrad, will celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Sunday, October 6, at 1 p.m., with a blessing of pets – both great and small. The blessing will be held near the west entrance of the church. Pet blessing services are a way for people […]
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Farmers Market End-of-Season Updates
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and […]
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It’s Homecoming in Peotone!
Peotone High School invites the community to join them as they celebrate Homecoming October 7 -12. Lots of fun activities are scheduled for the week, including the Blue Devils football game, when they face their conference foe the Streator Bulldogs, on Friday night in gridiron action. Make sure to mark your calendars and be part […]
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The Road to Safety: Be Aware of Farm Equipment as Harvest season Approaches
By CARRIE MUEHLING Illinois Farm Bureau Partners In areas where population growth blurs the lines between urban and rural, sharing the road safely becomes everyone’s responsibility. Illinois farmers who live near Chicago, St. Louis, and other metro areas know this all too well, but they implore their suburban neighbors to understand it, too. Former McHenry […]
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Seeking Nominations for 2025 IPPA Family of the Year
The Illinois Pork Producer Family of the Year Award honors a pork producing family who has contributed to the long-term success of the industry through leadership and pork promotion on the local and state levels. In 2025, the organization will honor its family of the year at the Illinois Pork Expo in Springfield on February […]
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Kankakee Library October Events
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, announced its up-coming programs and events for October. For additional information and updates, check out the library’s Facebook page, visit lions-online.org, or call the library at 815-939-4564. Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: The library hosts its Tuesday Morning Book Discussion on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 […]
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Fish Fry Season Begins at Peotone American Legion
Mark your calendars: Peotone American Legion Post 392 invites the community to its first monthly fish fry of the season on Saturday, October 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or until sold out, at the Post Home, 109 E. North Street. Tickets are all-you-can-eat, while dining in, perch or catfish, with French fries, cole slaw, […]