Jackie Haas, State Representative for the 79th District is proud to announce the endorsement of the Illinois Chamber of Commerce in her upcoming re-election. “One of my top priorities in the General Assembly is to support our job creators and create more economic opportunity in our state. I am proud to be endorsed by the […]
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Riverside Healthcare Named Illinois’ Healthiest Employer
Ranks 36th in Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America In its 60th year, Riverside Healthcare continues its decades-long commitment to the health and well-being of its employees. For its dedication to promoting employee health, Riverside was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, ranking 36th in the nation. Additionally, Riverside earned first place for […]
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Free Film Screening: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Observes Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans, while educating the public about the challenges American Indians face today. We begin by honoring the land ancestry of Kankakee County, the occupied lands of the Potawatomi and Kickapoo Tribes, as a result of settler colonialism. In observance of Native […]
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Elizabeth Stanton Program November 3
Iroquois County Historical Society, a non-profit organization, will sponsor a program on Elizabeth Cady Stanton at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry, Watseka. Laura Keyes will portray Stanton and is well-known for portraying historic women and lecturing on historic topics since 2008. Keyes, a […]
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Get Tickets for ‘Holidays in Historic Christmas House Walk’
Kankakee’s Riverview Historic District once again will feature five homes, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Prairie-Style house during its annual Holidays in Historic Riverview Christmas House Walk, on Sunday, December 8, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Funds raised will continue to support neighborhood events, promotion, and improvements. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 […]
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Local Farmers Markets Ending Season
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and Calico Tavern at Crozehead Cooperage, 25964 S. Egyptian Trail, Monee; Kankakee – Saturdays, through October 26, […]
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St. Pat’s CCW Hosting Harvest Social, Card Party
St. Patrick Council of Catholic Women, in Wilton Center, will host their Harvest Social and Card Party on Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 11:30 a.m., at the Wilton Center Community Building, 14355 W. Joliet Road, Manhattan. Tickets are $10, with lunch, door prizes, and a split-the-pot raffle (tickets are $1 each or six for $5), […]
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Veterans Day Basket Bingo November 9
Flight Club Survivor Basket Bingo is back! The bi-annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, November 9, from 6 to 10 p.m., at 209 W. Dixie Highway in Grant Park. Doors open at 5 p.m. The event, which honors Breast Cancer Warriors, Camo Warriors, and Veterans, is a family-friendly event, with tickets only $20 per […]
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Halloween Spooktacular at the Kankakee Public Library
The Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, invites the community to their family friendly Halloween Spooktacular on Friday, October 25, from 6 – 8 p.m. Celebrate Halloween in comfort with a special indoor “trunk-or-treat,” with candy giveaways, crafts, games, and a scary haunted library on the third floor. Many organizations and businesses, such as ECDA, […]
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14th Annual Artisan Faire November 2
Stop by the Kankakee County Museum, 801 South Eighth Avenue, for a fine art and craft show and sale to kick-off the holiday season! The event will be held on Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Kankakee County Museum’s exhibits provide a beautiful backdrop for display booths for holiday shoppers looking […]