State Rep. Jackie Haas continues to recognize small businesses in and around her district, each month visiting a local business and highlighting their achievements. This month, Rep. Haas recognized The Swanky Home, a home décor and gift shop in Bourbonnais. Rep. Haas presented the owner, Anna Kolokythas, with an official certificate of recognition from the […]
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Annual Tradition Returns To Bourbonnais
By Stephen Nelson A long-standing annual tradition that has gone on for decades now has returned to Bourbonnais. By proclamation of Mayor Paul Schore and the village board at their Monday, February 6 meeting, the week of of February 5-11 was declared Scout Week. Normally, Cub and Boy Scouts from local Pack 324 would participate […]
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ECDA to Host Individual Tax Workshops
The Economic and Community Development Agency is hosting individual tax workshops to help community members prepare themselves for the 2023 tax season. There will be three opportunities to attend: Thursday, February 16, at 5 p.m., Saturday, March 11, from 1-2 p.m., and Tuesday, March 21, at 5 p.m. The workshops will be held in the […]
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Kankakee Metro Centre Opening
The new Kankakee Metro Centre transfer station will be open for use beginning Sunday, February 12! Located on Chestnut, between Schuyler and Dearborn, this beautiful new facility incorporates design elements from Downtown Kankakee’s Streetscape Plan. Built with the comfort and safety of riders as a priority, the Kankakee Metro Centre will serve the citizens of […]
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Harbor House Opens Second Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter
Harbor House is excited to announce the opening of a second Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter, which is in Iroquois County. In addition to the Emergency Shelter in Kankakee County, this facility will serve as a resource in Harbor House’s mission to empower individuals, families, and communities through domestic violence programs, advocacy, and prevention. “There is […]
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Wilderness Wednesdays Coming in March; Register Now!
U of I Extension, Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Announce Wilderness Wednesdays! Join others for Wilderness Wednesdays evening zoom meetings, which are all about the wilderness! The University of Illinois and Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District are partnering with experts from across the state to bring residents information about nature. Attend all sessions […]
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Register for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Whether we are aware of it or not, we are all working with survivors of sexual assault. Clove Alliance hopes to continue to spread awareness in hopes of creating a safer and more victim-centered community. All employers in the State of Illinois are required to provide one […]
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Dueling Pianos FUNdraiser March 11; Get Tickets Now
Gather friends and join in a high energy, all request, sing-along, clap-along, Rock-‘n-Roll, comedy piano show, where the audience is just as much a part of the show as the entertainers! Child Network and Ascension Saint Mary are bringing The FUN Pianos! Show back to Kankakee County on Saturday, March 11, at the Quality Inn […]
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Kankakee Library News
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 20. Regular business hours resume on Tuesday, February 21, at 9 a.m. Figure Drawing: Practice figure drawing in an encouraging and laid back atmosphere at the library on Wednesday, February 22, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Figure […]
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Clove’s ‘Brave, Bold, and Believed’ Art Show Seeking Entries
Clove Alliance is accepting work for the third annual “Brave, Bold and Believed Art Show” at the Kankakee County Museum. Artists may submit up to two works. In the student divisions, participating artists must be in seventh-12th grade, or 18 years of age or older if entering in the adult division. Artists may enter the […]