The Iroquois County Genealogical Society is sponsoring an informational program on Ireland on Friday, March 17, at the Crescent City Community Center. Doors open at 9 a.m., with Irish pastries and coffee available before the program begins at 10 a.m. American food also will be available for those who don’t like challenges. The speaker, Diane […]
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Rep. Haas Responds to Budget Address, State of the State
In response to Governor Pritzker’s State of the State and Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Address, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) released the following statement: “Illinois families are fighting uphill battles on many fronts, and this budget proposal does nothing to address it. When our residents see in their household budgets that they’re spending […]
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Help Kick-off Relay For Life of Kankakee County
It wouldn’t be Relay for Life without a celebration, so we’re marking the start of our Relay season with a kickoff event! Join us on Monday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m., at the Majestic Theater in downtown Kankakee, and share the impact our cancer-fighting efforts have made in our community The kick-off features guest speakers, […]
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St. Rose of Lima Chapel Mass February 24
St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street, Kankakee, will hold its monthly Mass at 6 p.m., Friday, February 24. Enter through the west door under the canopy. There is a nearby elevator. Eucharistic Adoration also is held every Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. Please enter through the west door under the canopy. All […]
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Haas to Lead Supporting Women, Families Working Group
In a Capitol press conference recently with House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna), House Assistant Republican Leader Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) spoke on behalf of the Supporting Women and Families working group. Rep. Haas was chosen to chair this working group and spoke about the need to make Illinois a place where families can move and […]
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Upcoming Events: Donation Drive at KPL
The Kankakee Public Library is seeking donations of feminine hygiene products, such as sanitary napkins and tampons. Please drop off items in the blue bin located inside the entrance of the library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Downtown Kankakee. Join us in providing these necessities for those in need in our community!
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Upcoming Events: ‘Laugh for a Cause’
Get tickets now for “Laugh for a Cause,” an Adopt-a-Soldier fundraiser on February 25, beginning with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., and the show at 7:30 p.m., at Bradley American Legion Post 766, 835 W. Broadway, in Bradley. Tickets are $30 and available at Bradley American Legion or online at adoptasoldier.org.
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Women United Annual Breakfast March 8
The seventh annual Women United Breakfast will be in-person at Gathering Point Church in Bourbonnais, on International Women’s Day, March 8. The breakfast features an exciting lineup of local female speakers, who will share insights on using their skills and strengths to empower and uplift women in the community, overcoming obstacles, the power of perseverance, […]
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Harbor House Love Is…?
A youth spoken word showcase February 18. Harbor House, in partnership with the Illinois Coalition for Community Services, Kankakee Public Library, the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the City Life Streets to Work Program are happy to announce “Love Is…?” – a youth spoken word showcase, on Saturday, February 18, from 4-6 p.m., at […]
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Haas Adds JCAR Appointment to Impressive Committee List
Last week, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas was appointed by House Republican Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to five House committees, and in two of which she will hold the role of Republican Spokesperson. Leader Haas will be the spokesperson for the House Health Care Availability and Access and Mental Health and Addiction Committees. She […]