Recently, a resolution to honor longtime Momence Fire Protection District Chief James “Jim” LaMotte was adopted in the Illinois House of Representatives. This resolution was introduced by House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas, who is also his daughter. Chief LaMotte served as Momence Fire Chief for 21 years and passed away on February 1, 2022. […]
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Clove Alliance Hosts Conference for Law Enforcement, Community Professionals
Clove Alliance is hosting a one-day conference, Behind the Screen: Child Exploitation in the Age of the Darknet, for law enforcement and other community professionals. The workshop will be held on Friday, June 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Kankakee Community College. Online crimes against children have exploded across the United States. This […]
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EDCA Hosting Accessing Resources Business Workshop
The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will hold a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, June 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the ECDA Office, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee. This English-language workshop will provide an overview of traditional versus non-traditional funding sources and guidance towards financial capacity building. The agenda for […]
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Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Offers Burn Survivors Place of Healing
This empowering, week-long camp held at YMCA Camp Duncan provides a safe, and judgment-free place for young burn survivors ages eight-to-20. For the past 32 years, Camp I Am Me has provided a place of acceptance and healing for young burn survivors throughout Illinois at its yearly summer camp, held at YMCA Camp Duncan in […]
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Kankakee County Relay for Life June 10
Help save lives from cancer; be part of American Cancer Society Relay for Life on June 10. Join the fight against cancer, as the community rallies on June 10, to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. The Relay for Life of Kankakee County will celebrate its 28th year anniversary with […]
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BTPD Family Night Out June 2
The Bourbonnais Township Park District invites the entire family to begin the summer at Perry Farm Park. Family Night Out is Friday, June 2, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Perry Farm Park. Gates open at 6 p.m., with the Grand Opening of the Ninja Obstacle Challenge Course for ages 13 and up. There will […]
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ACS, Kankakee County Lead Fight for World Without Cancer
On Saturday, June 10, some 500+ participants will attend the annual Relay for Life of Kankakee County, presented by Riverside Healthcare, at Bishop McNamara Catholic School to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. This year’s event will be celebrating its 28th year anniversary. The opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m. on […]
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Diesel Technology Program Begins at KCC this Summer
A new Diesel Technology Training Program at Kankakee Community College will accept students, beginning this summer. “There are many diesel repair facilities in the area that are always looking for qualified diesel technicians,” said Paul Carlson, dean of the Business, Technology and Human Services Division at KCC. Students will be able to complete six diesel […]
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Manteno Native Releases New Illinois Bucket List Book
When Melanie Holmes learned about Reedy Press’ nationwide line of bucket list books and saw there wasn’t one for Illinois, she knew she wanted to write it. As a lifelong Illinoisan and travel enthusiast who has been traveling the state since age seven, according to Holmes, she’s seen a lot. And still, she found much […]
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Masonic Hosting ‘All You Can Eat Breakfast’
Mark your calendar for this Sunday, May 21, for an “All You Can Eat Breakfast,” from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Manteno Masonic Lodge #636, 120 S. McGuire Drive in Manteno. The menu includes biscuits and gravy, eggs, pancakes, sausage, coffee, milk, and orange juice. Tickets are $10, with take-out available. Children eight […]