The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage, as there continues to be a critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, November 12, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly […]
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Local Farmers Markets Ending Season
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and Calico Tavern at Crozehead Cooperage, 25964 S. Egyptian Trail, Monee; Kankakee – Saturdays, through October 26, […]
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St. Pat’s CCW Hosting Harvest Social, Card Party
St. Patrick Council of Catholic Women, in Wilton Center, will host their Harvest Social and Card Party on Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 11:30 a.m., at the Wilton Center Community Building, 14355 W. Joliet Road, Manhattan. Tickets are $10, with lunch, door prizes, and a split-the-pot raffle (tickets are $1 each or six for $5), […]
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Joyce, DeLuca Applaud Start of Construction on Illinois 53
State Sen. Patrick Joyce and State Rep. Anthony DeLuca joined the Illinois Department of Transportation in announcing the start of resurfacing Illinois 53 in their districts. “We have advocated for this project to move up on IDOT’s priority list – and it’s now becoming a reality,” said Joyce. “We know this route is heavily traveled […]
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Visit Your Farmers Market Before Season Ends!
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and Calico Tavern at Crozehead Cooperage, 25964 S. Egyptian Trail, Monee; Kankakee – Saturdays, through October 26, […]
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Veteran Resource Fair at GSU October 12
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will co-host a Veteran Resource Fair on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Governors State University’s Main Lobby entrance — 1 University Parkway, University Park. Representatives from multiple government agencies will be present to answer questions and assist with VA […]
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Supporting Our Future, Families with Education Funding
The shock of high tax bills for property owners throughout the south suburbs is hitting families hard this year. Cook County revalued properties for this year’s tax bills. As reported by Crain’s Chicago Business and other media outlets, homeowners are seeing on average a 20 percent increase on their bills from last year – and […]
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Joyce Applauds $219,000 Coming to Local Libraries
With support from State Sen. Patrick Joyce, three public libraries in the 40th Senate District are set to receive more than $219,000 in funding through library and literacy grant programs. “Many libraries are able to expand their services because of funding through these state programs,” said Joyce. “From events to books, libraries are one of […]
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Farmers Market Updates
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and […]
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Rep. Haas Joins Reps. Ugaste and La Ha Addressing Illinois Property Tax Crisis
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas joined State Representatives Dan Ugaste and Nicole La Ha for a press conference that addressed Illinois’ critical need for property tax relief. The representatives discussed the skyrocketing property tax bills that recently shocked families across the Chicagoland area. “I have received call after call and dozens of emails from constituents […]