A Superhero 5K and two-mile walk will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 8 a.m., at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12 years. Costumes are encouraged. Registration and race information may be found at www.runforjoy.org. Register by April 13 to guarantee a race t-shirt. Honored […]
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KPL Hosting ‘An Evening with Rodney Freeman’
Librarian, archivist, filmmaker, and former Kankakee resident Rodney Freeman will be speaking at the Kankakee Public Library on Thursday, April 11, at 6 p.m. Freeman’s documentary “Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians” is set for release in early 2025. Amidst the rising challenges of book banning and censorship, Freeman’s documentary sheds […]
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BPL Hosting Spring Book Sale
The Bourbonnais Public Library is hosting its spring book sale on Wednesday, April 17, from 4-8 p.m., Thursday, April 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., and Friday, April 19, from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. On Friday there will be a special bag sale, which offers a bag of books for only $5. The […]
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Clove Alliance SAAM April Event Calendar
April is dedicated to raising awareness for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). It’s important to acknowledge a significant number of individuals have been impacted by sexual assault in their lifetimes. Throughout April, Clove Alliance aims to promote awareness and prevention of sexual violence, harassment, and abuse and believes, supports, and empowers survivors of sexual violence. […]
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Pace Serves as ACS Relay for Life of Kankakee County Honorary Chair
The Kankakee County Relay’s Event Leadership Team has selected Theodis Pace to serve as their honorary chair for the Relay for Life of Kankakee County, presented by Riverside Healthcare and Riverside Cancer Institute. It will be held at Bishop McNamara Catholic School on June 8, from 2 – 10 p.m. This year’s theme is Every […]
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Riverside Welcomes Chanel Smith, FNP-C, to Team of Immediate Care Providers
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified nurse practitioner Chanel Smith, FNP-C, to its team of immediate care providers. Smith completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing at Governors State University in University Park. Immediate care is intended to provide care for non-life-threatening injuries and ailments, such as colds, […]
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Riverside Healthcare Donates $13,000+ to Local High Schools
Scores for Schools program supports 18 area school athletic programs. To recognize the accomplishments of area high school athletic programs, Riverside Healthcare donated more than $13,000 to 18 high schools across Kankakee, Grundy, Will, and Iroquois Counties for their 2023 fall sports seasons. “Riverside is grateful to be able to support local high schools through […]
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YWCA, The Grow Center, and Project SUN Present ‘LATE: A Love Story’
Rachelle Zola, at 75 years old, is walking from Chicago to Montgomery, Alabama, to confront the pervasive realities of racism and amplify the voices of those who have been marginalized and silenced. Rachelle will perform her one-woman play, “LATE: A Love Story” and host a discussion about the stories she has to tell, on Saturday, […]
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Jessica Norman, FNP-BC, Joins Riverside’s Orthopedic Team
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified nurse practitioner Jessica Norman, FNP-BC, to its team of orthopedic specialists. Norman completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing – family nurse practitioner degrees at Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbonnais. Starting as a nurse at Riverside in 2015, Norman has served in […]
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Clove Alliance Hosts ‘Supporting Survivors with Disabilities’ Presentation
Clove Alliance is proud to announce a one-day interactive presentation titled “Communication and Collaboration,” focused on supporting survivors of sexual violence with disabilities. This event, tailored to community professionals, will take place on Friday, April 19, from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at Kankakee Community College. Keynote speaker, Leanne Mull, MHA, co-director of Blue Tower […]