Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin survived sudden cardiac arrest after he collapsed in the first quarter of Monday night’s Bills game against the host Cincinnati Bengals because of quick action by the medical team. CPR was initiated just minutes after Hamlin made a tackle, got up, but then collapsed. On the field, Hamlin also was […]
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Illinois National Guard Supports 3,100+ Funerals in 2022
The military prides itself in honoring the legacy of veterans. Whether a service member dies in combat or a veteran passes away due to age, the military ensures the veteran is recognized for their service. Military Funeral Honors have traditionally been provided when the veteran is laid to rest. Providing those honors is a solemn […]
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Happy Birthday!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: January 27: Phil Ashline and Kayla Masheck!! January 28: Gail Strubhar!!
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63rd Annual Rare Coin Show February 26
The Will County Coin Club will host the 63rd annual Rare Coin Show on Sunday, February 26, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at the JJC Weitendorf Agricultural Education Center, 17840 Laraway Road, Joliet. (Note new location.) The event features free admission and parking, plus hourly door prizes, educational displays, along with 60 dealer tables. […]
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Happy Birthday!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: January 15: Jean Oliver, Joshua Krapf, and Madison Bettenhausen!!!! January 17: A very special lady – Chris Prokop!!!! January 20: Natalie Krapf!! January 21: Brian Pena and a very special man celebrating 101 years – Lee Heusner!!!! Wishing you a great one and hoping it’s a terrific year!!!!!!!
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Carbon Monoxide: A Silent Killer
Winter weather and plummeting temperatures mean cranking the heat indoors. When use of indoor heating systems or mobile space heaters increases, so does the risk for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), accidental CO poisoning brings approximately 50,000 people to the emergency department and causes more than […]
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Historical Society Announces Gallery of Trees Winners, New Museum Hours
Beginning in January, the Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Street in Kankakee, will be open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group visits and guided tours may be scheduled any day of the week, if the museum is notified at least seven days in advance. The […]
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Be Smart When Clearing Old Man Winter’s Snow
The Midwest has faced its first major winter storm, with more to follow since the winter season is just beginning. That could make for a lot of snow shoveling and the potential for serious injury. More than 195,000 people are injured every year due to accidents from snow shoveling, with the majority of injuries affecting […]