By Stephen Nelson At the Monday, May 6, Bourbonnais Village Board meeting, Police Chief Jim Phelps gave the oath of office to the first female officer in the department since the early 2000s. She is 24-year-old Erin Curran, who grew up in Bourbonnais and attended Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School and college in Elmhurst. Curran had […]
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Rep. Haas Honors Hoppy Pig as May Local Business Spotlight
For the May local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Hoppy Pig in Bradley. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “For my May local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize Hoppy Pig in Bradley for their dedication […]
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Local Farmers Markets
To help our readers, here are some Farmers Markets that are or will soon be available for your shopping convenience. If you know of a particularly good one that we’ve not listed, please feel free to email “The Vedette,” at newsdesk@thevedette.com, so we can add it to our weekly list. Happy shopping! •Beecher: Saturdays – […]
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34th Annual Rhubarb Festival May 19
The Kankakee County Museum at Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee, will host their 34th annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festivities include a wide variety of vendors, a dime toss, kids’ zone, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, plus tours of the Taylor One-Room […]
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Uplifted Care Community Grief Center Free Workshop/ Grief Support Service
The Honoring Mothers Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. This free workshop is a safe space for anyone, who has lost their mother, to be able to join others who have experienced a similar loss. Through activities and discussion, attendees have an opportunity to connect with others and […]
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Uplifted Care Community Grief Center Vet-to-Vet Café May 15
All Veterans are invited to UpliftedCare Community Grief Center to attend the Vet-to-Vet Café, from 9 – 11 a.m., on Wednesday, May 15. Veterans will have an opportunity to meet other community veterans, share stories, access resources, and make new connections. Coffee and light snacks are provided. For more information or to register, please call […]
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Rep. Haas Calls Out Sneaky Tactics in Senate Bill 2412
Following the passage of House Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2412 through the House, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement. “I am deeply disappointed and concerned by the passage of Senate Bill 2412, as well the unnecessarily brisk process that brought it to the House floor,” said Rep. Haas. “This election omnibus […]
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River Valley Metro Ridership Milestone
On Tuesday, April 30, River Valley Metro Mass Transit surpassed 14 million rides since it began serving the community in 1999. “This number reflects the need in our community for safe and reliable public transportation,” said Managing Director Siron Sims. “Whether the need is to get to work, school, appointments, shopping, or social visits, River […]
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Mother’s Day Basket Bingo May 11
Mark your calendar for “Mother’s Day Basket Bingo,” the bi-annual basket bingo fundraiser for Flight Club Survivor. This fun event will be held on Saturday, May 11, with doors opening at 5 p.m. and bingo at 6 p.m., at 209 W. Dixie Highway in Grant Park. Tickets are $20 per person for the family friendly […]
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Healing and Investment Key to Growth in Our Communities, State
“Put yourself in their shoes. Have a heart.” As a member of the Illinois Senate’s budget committee on Health and Human Services, I work with my fellow legislators to understand the needs in our communities and try to match resources to meet those needs. These are never easy decisions because homelessness and housing costs, food […]