With summertime in high gear, many homeowners are eager to get their outdoor home improvement projects completed before fall. In recognition of National 8-1-1 Day on August 11, Nicor Gas reminds residents and professional excavators to always contact JULIE before beginning any digging project to ensure safety and prevent damage to underground utilities. Contacting 811 […]
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Clove Alliance Announces Newest Team Member, ‘Buckeye’
Clove Alliance is excited to announce its certified therapy dog, Buckeye, who will provide comfort and support to survivors seeking help. Buckeye is a friendly, well-trained Goldendoodle, who thrives on offering emotional support. His presence can help create a safe and calming environment, making it easier for survivors to open-up and share their experiences. Buckeye […]
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Riverside Expands Primary Care Team
Laura Redenius, FNP-BC, is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner Laura Redenius, FNP-BC. Since 2019, Redenius has worked as a charge nurse in the labor and delivery unit at Riverside Medical Center. Redenius completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at Western Governors University […]
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Visit Piglets on Parade at Illinois State Fair
Once again, Illinois State Fair attendees will have the opportunity to visit the popular Piglets on Parade at the Birthing Center, sponsored by the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA), which allows fairgoers to see newborn piglets up close. “Educating those around us and promoting agriculture is what stewards of agriculture do each day,” said JoBeth […]
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Taste of Frankfort Returns in September
Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle is announcing his popular fall fundraiser will return this September. Ogle and his fundraising committee will host the event – Taste of Frankfort, on Tuesday, September 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at CD and ME, 23320 South LaGrange Road in Frankfort. The annual event features a wide variety of food […]
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New Veterans Assistance at KPL
In partnership with the Hines VAMC, Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, is pleased to announce free, walk-in consultations with a VA representative on the third Tuesday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the third floor suite. The first event will be held on Tuesday, August 20. Each […]
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Nicor Gas Provides Local Families Fresh Produce
Recently, Nicor Gas hosted a produce stand in University Park and served more than 130 families with 1,400 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, as well as an energy savings kits for each attendee. Families had the choice of a complimentary weatherization kit that included items such as weatherstripping and door sweeps, or a complimentary […]
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Christkindlmarkets Chicago and Aurora Coming November 22
Expanded festivities, partner giveaways, cultural fun Organizers of the Christkindlmarket are excited to announce the return of this beloved holiday tradition for the 28th season at Daley Plaza in Chicago and its third year at RiverEdge Park in Aurora. Both admission-free markets will open on November 22, and feature a delightful array of vendors and […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: August 18: Anita Bogart!! August 20: Two very special people – Judy Austell on her 80th year young and Warren Koehn on his 92nd celebration!!!! Wishing you both many more!!!!! August 21: Jill Schroeder!! August 22: A special young man – Ray LeClaire!!!!! August 23: Kate Russell Dempsey and […]
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Alzheimer’s Assoc. International Conference Announces Liraglutide May Protect Against Dementia
A glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) drug appears to slow cognitive decline by protecting the brain, according to Phase 2b clinical trial data reported recently at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, in Philadelphia and online. GLP-1 receptor agonists, which mimic the natural hormone glucagon-like peptide released by the stomach after eating, can help people manage diabetes, lose […]