Heart Month is a good time to start walking, plus it’s no secret walking is good for you. In fact, medical experts say it’s better than running. Walking improves fitness, reduces pain, eases depression and fatigue, and helps with circulation and posture, and more. It’s especially good for older adults. According to a study published […]
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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Adding Medical Simulator, Behavioral Telehealth Program
Funding secured by U.S. Rep. Kelly, U.S. Sens. Durbin and Duckworth. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields will open a medical simulation center in mid-2023 and add behavioral telehealth to its emergency department thanks, in part, to funding secured by Illinois U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly of Illinois’ 2nd Congressional […]
Clove Alliance Hosting GLO BINGO
Clove Alliance organizers are expecting a sell-out crowd at GLO BINGO on Thursday, March 23, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds Expo Center. This is not your grandma’s bingo, but it is a special 18 years and older night of high energy, loud music, black lights, and tons of fun! Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with bingo […]
Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: March 12: Matthew Moore!! March 13: Ralph Nagel Jr.!! March 14: Gionna Quick and Bruce Biesterfeld!! March 15: Andy Russell and Steve Schmidt!! March 17: Pat Strubhar!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: March 16: Tom and Courtney Bettenhausen!!
Lenten Services
At-a-Glance: The Greater Peotone Clergy Association will host its weekly Lenten soup supper and worship service on Wednesday, March 15, at Wilton Center Federated Church, 14101 W. Joliet Road, Manhattan. Federated Church members will be assisted by those from St. John’s United Church of Christ. The soup supper begins at 6 p.m. and will be […]
The Knowledge Exchange Potpourri Lecture Series
The Potpourri Lecture Series, through the Park Forest Library, offers stimulating and thought provoking as well as entertaining programming and is co-organized by participants of The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) and often includes guest lecturers and presenters from TKE and Governors State University. This Thursday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m., The Knowledge Exchange will feature “Tony […]
Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Frankfort Reopens
Open house planned for March 15 Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Frankfort is set to reopen February 27, representatives announced. “We’re extremely pleased to be able to bring these services back to the community,” said Laurie Shellito, director of rehabilitation services for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. “We look forward to offering our patients one-to-one skilled therapy, […]
Visit Kankakee County Invests in River Safety Signage
Visit Kankakee County, partnering with Bourbonnais Township Park District, the City of Kankakee, the River Safety Committee, and representatives from Riverside Medical Center Dana Arseneau and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Louie Farber, is identifying hazardous locations on the Kankakee River. The group will coordinate the installation of new signage to heighten awareness and promote […]
Relay for Life Aids in Fighting Cancer
On Saturday, June 10, some 500+ participants will gather at the annual Relay For Life of Kankakee County at Bishop McNamara Catholic School to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. This year, the event will celebrate its 28th anniversary. The opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m., at the main stage, followed […]
Weekly Lenten Soup Supper/Worship Service
At-a-Glance: The Greater Peotone Clergy Association will host its weekly Lenten soup supper and worship service on Wednesday, March 8, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone. The soup supper begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by the worship service at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend.
