The Kankakee County Museum, at Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, will host its 33rd annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festivities include a wide variety of vendors, dime toss, kid’s zone, classic and old car display, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, and tours of the […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: May 15: Marianne Farrell and Adam Jones!! May 16: Susan Quick!! May 17: Andy Spolar!! May 18: Ervin Kannberg on his 90th!!!!! Have a wonderful day and even better year!!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: May 15: Larry and Sharon Johnston!! May 20: A very special couple – […]
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Renewed State Approval for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ Pediatric ED
The Illinois Department of Public Health recently renewed Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ Emergency Department Approved for Pediatrics (EDAP) status. “We are thrilled again to receive EDAP approval for re-accreditation,” said Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Director of Nursing and Emergency Services Cindy Mele, RN, MSN. “Respect for life and compassionate concern are among the core values […]
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Mother’s Day Basket Bingo May 13
Fight Club Survivor’s Mother’s Day Basket Bingo is coming up on Saturday, May 13, from 6 – 10 p.m., at the Grant Park Community Center, 209 W. Dixie Highway in Grant Park. Doors open at 5 p.m., with Bingo beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. The fun, family-friendly, fundraiser also features vendors, […]
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‘Wartime Memories: Some to Remember, Many to Forget’
On Saturday, May 13, at 12:30 p.m., historian and Kankakee County Museum Volunteer Max Michaels will give a presentation at the French Heritage Museum, 165 N. Indiana in Kankakee, entitled, “Wartime Memories: Some to Remember, Many to Forget.” This presentation will provide an account of World War II from the perspective of Max’s family and […]
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Unions Remember Those Killed on The Job with Workers’ Memorial Day
The Illinois AFL-CIO and nearly half of its 22 Central Labor and Trade Council’s (CLC’s) gathered across the state to remember fallen workers on the 52nd anniversary of the Occupational Safety and Hazard Act. “Every day, workers still are killed on the job – even in a pro-labor state like Illinois,” remarked Illinois AFL-CIO President […]
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Unique Experience: Locavore’s Farm Dinners, Open-Air Markets, Walking Tours
Locavore Farm announces year eight of farm experiences and a second season at its new space, a 35-acre agrarian resort and biodynamic working-farm, where guests can eat, drink, shop, and experience live entertainment and unique learning opportunities, in rural Grant Park. The farm also offers overnight experiences in their farmhouse or glamp site. The farm […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: May 9: Ann Nagel, Kale Maupin, and Sophia Spolar!!!!! May 13: Ruth Jarchow!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: May 13: A very special couple – Fred and Paula Prium!!!! Wishing you a happy day!!
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‘They Are Very Special People’
OSF HealthCare pharmacist encourages others to give the gift of life. Cheryl Weaver is an institution around OSF HealthCare Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. The clinical pharmacist has six identification badges – some of them faded – and plenty of memories from 42 years of work. But Weaver wouldn’t be the happy and […]
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Franciscan Health Diabetes Presentation Program Promotes Healthy Lifestyle
Franciscan Health is offering pre-diabetic patients the opportunity to help prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes with its year-long Diabetes Prevention Program. Franciscan Health’s 12-month virtual, online Diabetes Prevention Program follows guidelines recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that have proven to prevent or delay Type 2 Diabetes. Diabetes is one of […]