State Rep. Jackie Haas is co-hosting a free Veteran Resource Fair with the Veterans Assistance Commission of Kankakee County on Tuesday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Kankakee VAC Office, 581 William R. Latham Senior Drive in Bourbonnais. “There is always more we can do to support our veterans,” said Rep. […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: September 9: Carter Biesterfeld and Gabrielle Robinson!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: September 10: Erin and Andy Spolar!! September 12: Dean and Mary Ritzmann!!
Riverside Welcomes Tracey Peachey, FNP-BC, to Internal Medicine Team
Peachey is accepting new patients in Kankakee Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified internal medicine provider Tracey Peachey, FNP-BC. Internal medicine providers specialize in comprehensive and preventative care for patients 18 and older. Bringing more than 17 years of experience to Riverside’s internal medicine team, Peachey completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and […]
Check Out These Recommendations for Perfect Fall Getaway
(StatePoint) Anyone who loves fall weather should make plans to come to Kentucky. When October and November roll around in the Bluegrass State, native Kentuckians and visitors alike have their eyes on the tree line, waiting for the first hints of autumn colors. While the anticipation might seem almost too much to bear, the breathtaking […]
Vietnam Veteran Wall Coming to Monee
Don’t forget: The Vietnam Veteran Wall will be available for public viewing at 25711 Egyptian Trail in Monee, from Thursday, September 5, until 8 a.m. on Monday, September 9. Opening ceremonies on September 5 begin at 5 p.m., with closing ceremonies at 6 p.m., on Sunday, September 8.
Clove Alliance Offers Support Group for Survivors’ Loved Ones
Clove Alliance is offering a “healing partnership,” an adult support group for survivors’ loved ones. Partners, parents, family, and loved ones of survivors of sexual violence are invited to join this free support group. Make connections, feel less lonely and isolated, and improve your skills to cope with challenges related to your loved one’s sexual […]
USF Alumni Art Exhibition Open through October 3
The University of St. Francis (USF) Art Gallery welcomes the community to enjoy its newly-opened USF Alumni Exhibition. The exhibition, which is open through October 3, follows other recent exhibitions including Roger Carlson: INNOCENT DAWN and Paul Erschen: LEACH FIELD. Artists with works featured in the USF Alumni Art Exhibition include: Blake Allen ’03, Jessica […]
Clove Alliance Seeks Volunteers
Join movement against sexual violence. Clove Alliance invites community members to volunteer and make a difference. The upcoming volunteer training session will run from September 30 to October 23, on Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 6-8:30 p.m., and on two Saturdays, October 12 and 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with 12 hours of […]
Three Tips to Help Kids Stay on Top of Homework
(State Point) when a new school year begins, most teachers don’t wait long before they begin scheduling tests and assigning loads of homework and reading assignments. Here are three tips for helping kids stay on top of all their coursework. With the right tools and habits, students can keep up with their assignments and make […]
Riverside Expands Women’s Health Specialists Team
Clementina Asamoah, MD, is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais and Kankakee. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome women’s health specialist Clementina Asamoah, MD. Dr. Asamoah completed her Doctor of Medicine Degree at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University in Detroit. In addition […]
