At the Monday, January 13, Bradley Village Board Meeting, this year’s lineup of artists appearing at the Bradley 315 Music Festival, scheduled for June 5 to 8, at Northfield Square Mall, was announced. Festival organizers say it is likely that the appearance by Alabama on Saturday, June 7, will sell out quickly. Friday night’s June […]
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Kankakee Library December Events
Here are programs and events featured at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, for December. Lawyers in the Library: In partnership with Prairie State Legal Services, the library invites the community to meet with a lawyer for free, on the second Thursday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, in the third-floor […]
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‘Home For the Holidays’ Campaign to Raise Support for Housing/Shelter Initiatives
This holiday season, support our neighbors who are struggling to find safe, stable housing. This holiday season, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties is launching a “Home for the Holidays” fundraising campaign. It began on Giving Tuesday, December 3, and runs until December 17 – United Way’s 83rd birthday, and the United Way board […]
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Winter Reminder from River Valley Metro
As bitterly cold temperatures and wind approach, the River Valley Metro Mass Transit District reminds residents that whenever the wind chill is zero or below, local fixed route rides are free for the remainder of that day. If rides are free, an announcement will be made on local media, the district’s website, and on social […]
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Free Christmas Day Dinner
Don’t be home alone on Christmas. Community members are invited to enjoy holiday festivities, along with a free Christmas Day dinner, provided by Christmas Day, Inc., on Wednesday, December 25, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy food, family, friends, and music at 10 locations in Kankakee County. Choose the location closest to your home, […]
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Christmas Cookie Walk, Bake Sale, Craft Fair
The community is invited to Risen Savior Lutheran Church’s Christmas Cookie Walk, Bake Sale, and Craft Fair, on Saturday, December14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the church, 1881 W. Division in Manteno – west of I-57. All proceeds benefit Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries, a safe home recently opened in East Dundee for pregnant women […]
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Bradley Buying All of Northfield Square Mall
By Stephen Nelson At the Bradley Village Board meeting on Monday, November 25, the village board agreed to spend $6.5 million to acquire all of Northfield Square Mall. The village already owns portions of the property. Mayor Mike Watson said redevelopment of the property is the plan moving forward, leaving little doubt the mall’s days […]
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Garden of Prayer Youth Center November Local Business Spotlight Honoree
For her November local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Garden of Prayer Youth Center, headquartered in Kankakee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the organization’s new headquarters and presented the directors with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “For my November 2024 local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize […]
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Bourbonnais Library Hosting Professor Moptop’s Holiday Soundtrack
Get into the holiday spirit with music historian Professor Moptop! Join us on Monday, December 9, at 6 p.m., for a festive presentation exploring not just Christmas music, but a wide variety of songs heard during the holiday season. From classic tunes like “White Christmas” and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” to […]
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Giving Thanks for Extra Resolve this Holiday Season
I have written in this space in previous years the many ways I am thankful as we come together and celebrate our blessings this holiday season. I want to reflect on being thankful for our people’s resolve this year. We honor the resolve and selfless sacrifice our military veterans make each November on Veterans Day. […]