Rachelle Zola is on a pilgrimage, while performing her one-woman show of “LATE: A Love Story,” produced with Theatre Y, along the route. Rachelle Zola, a 75-year-old white woman, embarked on a remarkable pilgrimage on April 2, from Chicago to Montgomery, Alabama, spanning 754 miles. Until four-and-a-half years ago, she had never considered the Black […]
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Slow Down for the First Line of Defense
National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15-19. In 2021, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association, there were 956 work zone fatalities and an estimated 106,000 work zone crashes. Flaggers work at the start of construction areas, warning drivers to be alert and slow down. It’s an interesting contradiction – many drivers […]
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April 14 Native American Ministries Sunday
Native American Ministries Sunday is April 14 and will be celebrated at Grace Community United Methodist Church, 735 Main Street NW, in Bourbonnais. The authentic American Indian church service will begin at 9:45 a.m., with a “smudge” as one enters the church doors, led by the Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church from East Peoria. […]
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Grief Center Offering Free Grief Support Services
All veterans are invited to the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center, 3115 N 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais, to attend the Vet-to-Vet Café, from 9 – 11 a.m., on Wednesday, April 17. Veterans will have the opportunity to meet other community veterans, share stories, access resources, and make new connections. Coffee and light snacks are provided. For […]
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WCHD Reports Second Positive Measle Case
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) has confirmed an additional positive case of measles in Will County, and the department’s communicable disease staff is working to collect additional details to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to measles, provide education, and recommend appropriate measures. Additionally, the WCHD is in close contact with […]
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Men’s Clothing Drive to Benefit ‘We Stand for Christ Jesus Ministries’
Men’s clothing drive/service project to benefit Kankakee’s We Stand for Christ Jesus Ministries. Christ Community Church, in Peotone, will host a clothing drive and service project benefiting We Stand for Christ Jesus Ministries in Kankakee, a transitional life house that helps men, through the love of Christ and Scripture, to regain control of their lives […]
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Amy Pfeifer Honored as St. Patrick’s Woman of the Year
St. Patrick Council of Catholic Women, in Wilton Center, announced that Amy Pfeifer has been selected as their Woman of the Year for 2024. Amy and her husband, Chris, live in Braidwood, along with her four adult children and three Labrador retrievers. She grew up in St. Patrick’s Parish and, for the past six years, […]
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FHOF Designated Blue Distinction Center+ for Maternity Care
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been recognized by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois with a Blue Distinction Centers+ for Maternity Care designation as part of the Blue Distinction Specialty Care program. The program plays a key role in the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association’s National Health Equity Strategy aimed at reducing racial health […]
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Save the Date for Frankfort’s Kick-Off to Summer Celebration
Join friends and neighbors as residents kick-off summertime in Frankfort with an exciting celebration! On Sunday, June 2, downtown Frankfort will come alive with a day where community spirit, entertainment, and summer vibes collide. The event marks the opening of the summer season of the Frankfort Country Market, with the market expanding to feature more […]
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Franciscan Health Hospitals Hosting Suicide Prevention Courses
Franciscan Health hospitals in Northwest Indiana and Chicago’s South Suburbs are hosting suicide prevention courses in April and May. The entry level question, persuade and refer or QPR Suicide Prevention Courses are based on curriculum developed by the QPR Institute, which aims to save lives and reduce suicidal behaviors by providing innovative, practical, and proven […]