The 30th annual “Christmas Golf in September” event tees-off on Wednesday, September 18, at Oak Springs Golf Course. This fundraiser for Christmas Day, Inc., begins with lunch at 11 a.m., a shotgun start at noon, and concludes with dinner at 5 p.m. This year marks the 30th Anniversary for Christmas Day, Inc. A mission committee […]
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Riverside Welcomes Tracey Peachey, FNP-BC, to Internal Medicine Team
Peachey is accepting new patients in Kankakee Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified internal medicine provider Tracey Peachey, FNP-BC. Internal medicine providers specialize in comprehensive and preventative care for patients 18 and older. Bringing more than 17 years of experience to Riverside’s internal medicine team, Peachey completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and […]
Lake Chaminwood Improvement Project Complete; Trail Extension Linking to I&M Path Open
Construction work at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Lake Chaminwood Preserve in Channahon has been completed and a new paved path connecting the preserve to the I&M Canal State Trail has opened for public use. The work was completed, and barricades were removed on Tuesday, August 20. The 0.25-mile path extension has replaced […]
Vietnam Veteran Wall Coming to Monee
Don’t forget: The Vietnam Veteran Wall will be available for public viewing at 25711 Egyptian Trail in Monee, from Thursday, September 5, until 8 a.m. on Monday, September 9. Opening ceremonies on September 5 begin at 5 p.m., with closing ceremonies at 6 p.m., on Sunday, September 8.
Clove Alliance Offers Support Group for Survivors’ Loved Ones
Clove Alliance is offering a “healing partnership,” an adult support group for survivors’ loved ones. Partners, parents, family, and loved ones of survivors of sexual violence are invited to join this free support group. Make connections, feel less lonely and isolated, and improve your skills to cope with challenges related to your loved one’s sexual […]
USF Alumni Art Exhibition Open through October 3
The University of St. Francis (USF) Art Gallery welcomes the community to enjoy its newly-opened USF Alumni Exhibition. The exhibition, which is open through October 3, follows other recent exhibitions including Roger Carlson: INNOCENT DAWN and Paul Erschen: LEACH FIELD. Artists with works featured in the USF Alumni Art Exhibition include: Blake Allen ’03, Jessica […]
Weekly Farmers Markets
Current schedule for local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, September 14 and 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, September 17, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets; Manhattan – Saturdays, from 9 […]
Clove Alliance Seeks Volunteers
Join movement against sexual violence. Clove Alliance invites community members to volunteer and make a difference. The upcoming volunteer training session will run from September 30 to October 23, on Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 6-8:30 p.m., and on two Saturdays, October 12 and 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with 12 hours of […]
Riverside Expands Women’s Health Specialists Team
Clementina Asamoah, MD, is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais and Kankakee. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome women’s health specialist Clementina Asamoah, MD. Dr. Asamoah completed her Doctor of Medicine Degree at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University in Detroit. In addition […]
Visit Chicago Southland Releases Updated Railfan Brochure
Visit Chicago Southland’s long-published Railfan brochure has been updated, with 10,000 copies have printed and ready for distribution. The Railfan brochure remains a comprehensive and dependable source, as Chicago Southland is one of the most densely packed railroad regions in the United States, making it a top destination for railfans. “Whether you’re a seasoned rail […]
