On Saturday, June 10, some 500+ participants will gather at the annual Relay For Life of Kankakee County at Bishop McNamara Catholic School to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. This year, the event will celebrate its 28th anniversary. The opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m., at the main stage, followed […]
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Geologic Story of Kankakee Valley March 18
Don’t miss your second chance to witness this exciting lecture, “The Geologic Story of Kankakee Valley,” about the geologic history and formation of Kankakee Valley, presented by local geology enthusiast and museum intern, Abigeil Davis. The event will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m., at the Kankakee County Museum, 801 South Eighth […]
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Runyon to Present Irish Program on St. Patrick’s Day
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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Financial Report Shows Big Surplus In Bradley
By Stephen Nelson Bradley Finance Director Robert Romo released the village’s annual financial report for fiscal year 2022 following the yearly audit by Lauterbach and Amen LLP of Naperville at the Monday, February 13, board of trustees meeting. The report shows Bradley ended the fiscal year on April 30, 2022, with a surplus of $4.1 […]
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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.