The Iroquois County Genealogical Society, as always, has lots going on for the general public to enjoy. Monday, June 12, is National Women in Uniform Day. The ICGS will present a program – “Women in the Military” – in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry, Watseka, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with […]
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Kankakee Kultivators Celebrating 75 Years!
The Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. At each meeting, garden clubs of Illinois recite a pledge to beautify the state and keep it void of litter, protect wildlife, and preserve natural resources for future generations. With these goals in mind, members plan programs that are open to the public and […]
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KCC receives designation as a 2023 Military Friendly School
Kankakee Community College is one of 28 small community colleges across the nation with a gold ranking in the 2023 Guide to Military Friendly Schools, published in conjunction with “G.I. Jobs” magazine. Typically, KCC has approximately 60 veterans who enroll each year, according to the college’s Office of Financial Aid. Among veterans, there are 35 […]
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Riverside Smartphones Help Improve Safety and Accuracy
Riverside Healthcare is deploying smartphones to bedside nurses within the Riverside Medical Center to enhance patient care. “The idea of hand-held devices to be used by bedside nurses was brought forward by staff at an in-house, think-tank event,” said Kathy O’Grady, Riverside’s vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer. “We recognized the advantages this […]
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WCCHC Behavioral Health Suite Grand Opening Held May 1
The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center kicked-off national Behavioral Health Awareness Month by hosting a grand opening event for a new behavioral health suite at the Will County Community Health Center (WCCHC) in Joliet on May 1. The grand opening event featured a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the new behavioral […]
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Kankakee Kultivators April/May Meeting Updates
Kankakee Kultivators and other interested listeners crowded around Deb Terrill as soon as she finished presenting “Bee Informed: Separate Fact from Fiction” at the Kultivators’ April meeting. Eager to praise Deb, thank her, and ask even more questions about bees and honey, they poured out their compliments and appreciation. Terrill, their spotlighted speaker for the […]
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Glasgow Announces New CAC Board Members
State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced the Will County Children’s Advocacy Center unanimously approved the appointment of Will County Board Members Dr. Natalie Coleman and Mark Revis to its Board of Directors at the April meeting. Additionally, attorney Gwendolyn Sterk recently joined the CAC Board with unanimous approval. “When I established the CAC in 1995, we […]
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It’s Time for Rhubarb; 33rd Annual Rhubarb Festival May 21
The Kankakee County Museum, at Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, will host its 33rd annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festivities include a wide variety of vendors, dime toss, kid’s zone, classic and old car display, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, and tours of the […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: May 15: Marianne Farrell and Adam Jones!! May 16: Susan Quick!! May 17: Andy Spolar!! May 18: Ervin Kannberg on his 90th!!!!! Have a wonderful day and even better year!!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: May 15: Larry and Sharon Johnston!! May 20: A very special couple – […]
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Renewed State Approval for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ Pediatric ED
The Illinois Department of Public Health recently renewed Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) status. “We are thrilled again to receive EDAP approval for re-accreditation,” said Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Director of Nursing and Emergency Services Cindy Mele, RN, MSN. “Respect for life and compassionate concern are among the core values […]