By Arline Adamsick The Manteno News: August 22, 1974 Here’s a look at What a day; try explaining this…”Hole-in-One (?) Tallied by Harvey” “The 130-yard hole at the Manteno Municipal Golf Curse yielded to one of the area’s old-time swingers Monday afternoon when Clyde Harvey hit a four wood onto the green and right into […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Manteno News: August 29, 1974 “Millions Read of Gingham Square” “A Manteno business was exposed to the eyes of a million or so potential customers last week, as the Gingham Square Gift Shop was featured in a Chicago newspaper article. The story described Kankakee and its environs as follows: ‘This sleepy […]
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KCC’s Ellen Schmidt ‘Women in Business’ Honoree
Ellen Schmidt, director of Marketing at Kankakee Community College, has been named a 2024 “Women in Business” honoree by the Daily Journal’s Lifestyles magazine. This recognition celebrates Schmidt’s leadership, dedication, and contributions to both her profession and the local community. Schmidt has worked in KCC’s Marketing department since 1992. She is an active member of […]
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Don’t Toss Those Old Sneakers; Do This Instead!
(StatePoint) What if there was a way to reduce waste, create economic opportunities, and improve global health? Thanks to social enterprise Sneaker Impact, and its partners like Rack Room Shoes, now there is. Here’s how it works. Anyone can recycle their gently used sneakers at any Rack Room Shoes location by simply dropping them into […]
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Pop-Up Healthy Lifestyle Event in University Park August 29
A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be hosted in University Park to provide produce, healthcare services, and community resources on Thursday, August 29, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the University Park Village Hall, 90 Towncenter Drive. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Village of […]
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USDA Forecasts Record Corn and Soybean Yields
By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek Record high corn and soybean yield estimates headlined the USDA’s August crop production report. The agency forecasted a national average corn yield of 183.1 bushels per acre (bpa), up 5.8 from 2023, and a national average soybean yield of 53.2 bpa, up 2.6 bushels from last season. The state average yield […]
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Forest Preserve Program Lineup Features Hispanic Heritage Month Scavenger Hunt at Hidden Lakes
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of September 1. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Happy Mornings Yoga and Hike, from 9-10:30 a.m., Sunday, September 1, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Take part in a 35- to 45-minute yoga session and a 35- […]
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Will County EMA Reminds Residents of Safety Tips During Heat Advisory
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is advising residents to take precautions during an ongoing extreme heat period for the region. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory from noon to 8 p.m. on August 26 and an Excessive Heat Watch from noon to 10 p.m. on August 27. The heat index […]
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Issert Family Receives Conservation Farm Family Award
The 2024 Conservation Farm Family award was presented to the Steve Issert Family, of Wilmington, by the Will-So. Cook Soil and Water Conservation District. On August 14, a farm tour was held, and 50-55 people had an opportunity to enjoy a morning viewing a farm with approximately 400 acres. Three hundred of those acres are […]
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United Way Annual Celebration Returns September 12!
United Way invites residents to attend their upcoming annual celebration on Thursday, September 12, from 5-7:30 p.m., at Deer Ridge Barn in Kankakee. Attendees will enjoy a relaxed evening at the beautiful event venue, with a buffet style dinner catered by The Country Table, cash bar, live music by Matt Shipley, and a brief presentation […]