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!!!!
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ICGS Looks at What’s Ahead
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 […]