“Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” These powerful words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., which I shared locally a few weeks back to honor Dr. King’s birthday and legacy, are very fitting as we begin 2023. Last month, I told you about the devastating loss of my colleague Sen. Scott […]
The Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry in Watseka, has added a few items for the viewing pleasure of its visitors. One of the displays includes items from the Addison Goodell family of Loda, including a Stylograph, used to make copies of correspondence in the late 1800s, an 1871 banking ledger, an 1884 county atlas, […]
Mark your calendars for a special Valentine’s Day treat. On February 14, from 5 – 7 p.m., at Manteno American Legion, 117 N. Walnut, the Legion is hosting your choice of a prime rib or salmon dinner. Tickets are $30 for prime rib or $20 for salmon, with carry-outs available for an additional $2 fee. […]
State Representative Jackie Haas stood alongside local and state elected officials, community advocates, and area residents at a special ceremony recently in Pembroke Township to celebrate the community’s vision for the future and efforts to advance economic opportunity. A key portion of that celebration included a ribbon cutting, to note the progress of natural gas […]
By Melanie Holmes Once upon a time, families gathered at drive-in theaters, local shopping centers (large clusters of stores with one or more “anchors,” such as Sears or JC Penney; Meadowview had both!), and mini-golf hot spots. On the latter, the hottest spot in Kankakee County was Pee Wee Golf Course, a.k.a., Fifty-Fore Golf Range. […]
United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties’ 2023-2024 Community Investment Fund grant application now is open. These funds are made available to 501c(3) non-profit organizations that provide services in Kankakee and/or Iroquois Counties and are directed toward programs that effectively improve the health, education, and/or financial stability of our neighbors. Eligible community programs are invited […]
The People of Kankakee County is hosting The Blue Gala, a Policeman’s Ball, on Saturday, March 25, at the Quality Inn, in Bradley. Tickets are now available at Joy’s Hallmark in Meadowview, Candy and Cake in Bourbonnais, plus at the Quality Inn front desk. Tickets also may be purchased through Eventbrite. The Gala includes dinner […]
Do you have cabin fever or perhaps need a gift? The Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club is selling a limited edition jigsaw puzzle, and there are only a few left for purchase! The 504-piece puzzle, when completed, will measure 16″ x 20.” Puzzles may be purchased from any BB Rotarian and also are available at the Kankakee […]
Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society Meeting: The next meeting of the Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society will be Saturday, February 4, at 10:30 a.m., in the third floor meeting room at the library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee. The free program, which is open to the public, features society member Dale Monty, who will be doing […]
On Saturday, February 11, the Kankakee Historical Society will host “Date Night at the Museum, beginning at 6 p.m., at 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. Enjoy a unique evening at the museum with that special someone. Dinner is catered by the Bennett-Curtis House, with a “Lady and the Tramp” theme. Tickets may be purchased […]
