Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living, in Crete, was named among Best Independent Living communities in U.S. News & World Report’s recently released list recognizing top senior living organizations. U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News’ statistical assessment of performance on consumer satisfaction surveys administered. […]
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Breast Cancer Risk: What You Can or Cannot Control
A federal panel recently advised women to get a mammogram every other year starting at age 40, rather than 50. The American Cancer Society estimates this nearly 300,000 women in the United States will learn they have breast cancer, and approximately 43,700 women will lose their life due to the disease. The headlines are reminders […]
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Happy Birthday!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: June 6: LuRose Somersett!! June 8: Jim Bednarowicz!! June 9: Kathy Dubbert Bolanowski!! June 10: Christopher Thacker!!
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BTPD Family Night Out June 2
The Bourbonnais Township Park District invites the entire family to begin the summer at Perry Farm Park. Family Night Out is Friday, June 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Perry Farm Park. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the Grand Opening of the Ninja Obstacle Challenge Course for ages 13 and up. There will […]
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UPDATE: RidgeFest cancelled over flash mob safety concerns
Editor’s note: Chicago Ridge Mayor Chuck Tokar said Friday that RidgeFest originally set for July 28-30 was being cancelled for this year out of safety concerns as a result of the teen rampage last weekend at a carnival in Tinley Park. It’s the second area event called off because of the threat of teen flash […]
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ACS, Kankakee County Lead Fight for World Without Cancer
On Saturday, June 10, some 500+ participants will attend the annual Relay for Life of Kankakee County, presented by Riverside Healthcare, at Bishop McNamara Catholic School to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. This year’s event will be celebrating its 28th year anniversary. The opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m. on […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: May 29: Danielle Pavesich, Danielle Bogart Gurascio, Dawn Krepton, and a very special guy, Todd Sandberg!!!!!!! May 30: Bobby and Jake Rapson!! June 2: Fred Prium!!!! June 3: Jackie Oliver and Misty Maves!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: June 3: A very special couple Andrea Arens and Todd […]
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Manteno Native Releases New Illinois Bucket List Book
When Melanie Holmes learned about Reedy Press’ nationwide line of bucket list books and saw there wasn’t one for Illinois, she knew she wanted to write it. As a lifelong Illinoisan and travel enthusiast who has been traveling the state since age seven, according to Holmes, she’s seen a lot. And still, she found much […]
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Trees Forever Names Development Director
Trees Forever, an Iowa and Illinois endeavor, announces the appointment of Debra ‘Deb’ Powers as Development Director. In this position, Powers will oversee all fundraising activities for Trees Forever, including the annual appeals, grants, sponsorships, and endowment. Along with traditional duties, Powers will be the staff lead for future capital and special projects campaigns. Trees […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: May 22: A very special lady – Colleen Stephens!!!!! May 24: Karen Dralle and a very special guy – Ron LeClaire!!!!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: May 25: Herbert and Mary Ann Battermann!!!!