Last Friday, legislation to create a program within the Illinois State Police to provide a stable funding source for veterinary care for retired police dogs, co-sponsored by House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas, passed the House of Representatives. House Bill 3588 will create the Care for Retired Police Dogs Program, which will be managed and […]
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March Updates from Sen. Joyce
March means renewal, as we turn toward warmer spring weather and spring forward our clocks to take advantage of more daylight. In Springfield, it means our work in the spring legislative session is increasing, as we debate and pass laws to improve people’s lives. Every time I drive around the 40th Senate District, I appreciate […]
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Clove Alliance SAAM Calendar of Events
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), which is an annual campaign to raise public awareness about sexual assault and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence. Clove Alliance believes, supports, and empowers survivors of sexual violence. Help promote awareness by participating and sharing Clove Alliance community happenings, including… Wear Teal […]
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Riverside Promotes Nursing VPs
O’Grady, Kohl named to new roles. Riverside Healthcare recently announced two promotions on its administrative leadership team. Kathy O’Grady has been named Vice President of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Mary Kohl has been named Vice President of Clinical Services. O’Grady started at Riverside in 2012 as the director of Emergency Services and […]
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Haas to Hold Traveling Office Hours in Park Forest, Monee
In an effort to ensure every 79th District community has access to her office, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas will continue hosting satellite office hours in the northern part of her district in Monee, in addition to monthly traveling office hours in Park Forest. While Leader Haas’ main district office is in Kankakee, this […]
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ECDA Hosting Home Health Hazard Reduction Educational Workshop
The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a workshop on Tuesday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m., in the ECDA Office, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee. This workshop will review home maintenance checklists to begin building a plan that keeps your home safe and healthy for your family. Homeowners and tenants are […]
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American Cancer Society Seeking Relay for Life Teams
The American Cancer Society is recruiting teams from businesses, schools, families, places of worship, and more to participate in the Relay for Life of Kankakee County event, on Saturday, June 10, at Bishop McNamara Catholic School. Relay for Life teams are committed to finishing the fight against cancer and raising funds to support the American […]
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Kankakee Public Library April Programs
Library Continues Sale of License Plate Stickers: Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, reminds the community license plate stickers are available for purchase on the third floor of the library. Patrons may bring renewal information and purchase a vehicle sticker, much like at the DMV. The entire process can be completed in just a […]
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Cost Overruns Continue to Hit Bourbonnais Municipal Center Renovation Project
By Stephen Nelson For the third time since contractors were on the grounds to begin site prep at the Bourbonnais Municipal Center Renovation project known as Village Green, another estimate has come up short of what will be required. So far, there have been miscalculations regarding a water main and an electrical underground conduit that […]
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French Heritage Museum Season Re-Opening April 1
Join us on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., for this season’s re-opening of the French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn, 165 N. Indiana Avenue, Kankakee! From 10 a.m. to noon, patrons can purchase a cup of coffee, from Brew Head Espresso, to enjoy while browsing the museum. Join us for […]