The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue on Tuesday, July 4, along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The fundraising event includes three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony […]
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Five Ways to Live Your Best Travel Life This Summer
(Statepoint) Summer travel is heating up despite packed airports, crowded destinations, and rising prices. In fact, 80 percent of Americans are planning to travel as much or more than they did last summer, according to a new Harris Poll survey from T-Mobile. No matter where you’re going, here’s how to watch your wallet, while making […]
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Kankakee Kultivators Garden Walk June 22, Activity Updates!
When Peter Meany was a kid, he and a good buddy happily spent a lot of time at the tree nursery owned by his buddy’s dad, who enthusiastically grew and recommended native Illinois plants and trees. Peter was hooked. As an adult, he started from scratch and, without professional help, he’s developed a rich landscape […]
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Chicago Southland International Film Festival Returns to GSU
The Chicago Southland International Film Festival (CSIFF), presented by Governors State University (GSU), will host its second annual Summer Showcase with film screening events on June 29, July 13, and August 3, at 7 p.m., in GSU’s F1622 Amphitheater. The Summer Showcase includes three feature length films from local filmmakers, including: “Love, Charlie: The Rise […]
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Heart Attacks: Care is NOT One-Size-Fits-All
A recent study from the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) suggested women are more than twice as likely to die after a heart attack than men. The study included 884 patients, and 27 percent of them were women with an average age of 67. The average age of men in the study was 60. Sridhar […]
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Becoming Friends with Artificial Intelligence
Fears of the unknown are normal, but AI can be useful to your health if you can navigate it. Artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly expanded in 2023, and it’s here to stay. ChatGPT, Snapchat, and altered photos and videos are just some of the AI encounters people have on their devices daily. AI has many positives, […]
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Community Health Center Earns Joint Commission Gold Seal in Three Areas
The Will County Community Health Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Care Medical Home, Ambulatory Health Care, and Behavioral Health Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: June 25: Steve Saliba!! June 26: Cindy O’Connell!!!! Hope it’s a wonderful day and wishing you many more!!! June 29: Michael Bettenhausen!! June 30: Joe Ladislas on his 77th!!!! Have a great day!!! July 1: Tom Thompson!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: June 24: Ron and Karen LeClaire […]
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Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields Hosting Baby Expo
Free event open to new and expectant parents. Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo, for new and expectant parents, on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Olympia Fields County Club – 2800 Country Club Drive in Olympia Fields. The event features a breakfast buffet, […]
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Kankakee County Reports Positive Rabid Bat Cases
Three bats tested positive for rabies recently in Kankakee County. The positive bats were in the areas of Grant Park, Kankakee, and St. Anne, but may be found anywhere in Kankakee County. Thirteen bats have tested positive for rabies in Illinois so far this year, and a total of 61 bats tested positive for rabies […]