An online Summer Blooms native plant sale, hosted by The Nature Foundation of Will County, will be held from June 9 – July 9. Plant orders may be placed via the Foundation’s website, willcountynature.org, through noon Sunday, July 9. The plant pickup and pop-up sale is set for Saturday, July 29, or Sunday, July 30, […]
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Riverside Healthcare Welcomes General Surgeon Aline Dang, DO
General surgeons specialize in various surgical treatment areas, including abdomen, breast, head and neck, blood vessels, and digestive tract diseases. They also care for patients who have suffered an injury or trauma that requires immediate surgery. Riverside’s general surgeons offer robotic surgery as a way for patients to receive improved results, minimal scarring, and potentially […]
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Summer Road Trip with Your Pet?
By Kim Salerno, CEO/Founder TripsWithPets, Inc. What you need to know about pets and distracted driving. Summer is a season of travel. More people hit the road during the warmer months, whether to visit friends and family, explore new places, or go on outdoor adventures. The good news is, many summer travelers are bringing pets […]
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Watering Reminder for New Tree Owners
Trees Forever reminds all owners of newly planted trees to provide extra watering attention this spring and summer. Due to the excessive heat and lack of rain, it is important newly planted or transplanted trees have enough water heading into the warmer months. The initial period after a tree is planted is particularly straining, as […]
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Project SUN Rings in Pride Month with Panel Discussion
“Creating an Inclusive Community: Panel Discission Q&A” sponsored by Project SUN and The Grow Center took place on Thursday, June 1, at The Grow Center in Bourbonnais, with the purpose of encouraging the community to look at ways to be more inclusive, particularly during Pride Month. Approximately 40 people participated. The event helped attendees reach […]
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Crete Woman’s Club Hosting 32nd Garden Walk; Get Tickets Now!
Crete Woman’s Club proudly announces its 32nd year of beautiful garden walks. Five lovely gardens will grace the 2023 “A Day in the Country.” Two Crete gardens, two Monee gardens, and one Steger garden will be showcased displaying nature’s beauty, along with each gardener’s designs, whimsy, and knowledge. Gardens may be previewed on Tuesday evening, […]
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The Heart Yearns for Better Sleep
How good sleeping habits benefit your heart health. Sleep is the “keystone of life.” That’s how Sarah Zallek, MD, medical director of OSF Sleep in Peoria, sees it. “Sleep has to be enough and of good quality,” Dr. Zallek said. “For an adult, enough sleep is seven-to-eight hours. Eight is biological, that’s how we’re programmed. […]
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Clove Alliance Offers Group Therapy Sessions
Clove Alliance is offering a five-week group therapy session designed for adult survivors of sexual violence. Participants can explore their feelings and receive support in a confidential space, while learning coping skills and relaxation techniques. Sessions will meet on Tuesday evenings, from 5-6 p.m., beginning June 20, at the Kankakee office, 1440 W. Court Street. […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: June 18: Adam Maves!! June 19: Paul Johnson!! June 20: Jane Jones and Megan Clarke!! June 21: Kayla Matthias!! June 22: Nancy Elliott and Dakota Cowger!!! June 24: Connie Mondello!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: June 20: Adam and Amie Pietrzak! June 24: A very special couple on […]
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Specialty Physicians of Illinois Opening Same-Day Cardiology Clinic
Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields new same-day cardiology clinic opened June 7. The clinic reduces appointment wait times for new patients, decreases use of the emergency department for non-emergencies, and assists with pre-operative and follow-up appointments after hospital discharge. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this new service to our patients,” said Heart […]