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Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Offers Burn Survivors Place of Healing

by Arline Adamsick

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

by Arline Adamsick

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

by Arline Adamsick

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

by Arline Adamsick

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

by Arline Adamsick

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

by Arline Adamsick

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’

by Arline Adamsick

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 […]

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Purcell Next 21st Judicial Circuit Associate Judge

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Andrew Purcell to be sworn in as the next Associate Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit in Kankakee County. Spiros Law, P.C. is pleased to announce Senior Associate Andrew Purcell will be the next Associate Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit in Kankakee County. He has been a member of the Spiros Law team for […]

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B. Harley Bradley House New Museum Cohort

by Arline Adamsick

The American Alliance of Museums (AAM), the only organization representing the entire scope of the museum community, recently selected a new cohort of museums to participate in this year’s Museum Assessment Program, including Wright in Kankakee – the FLLW B. Harley Bradley House. Since its inception in 1981, the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) has helped […]

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Farm Bureau Foundation Selects Scholarship Recipients

by Arline Adamsick

In the Kankakee County Farm Bureau Foundation’s 19th year of offering educational scholarships, a record number of 13 recipients have been named. To date, $155,800 in scholarships has been awarded to Kankakee County students furthering their agricultural education. Due to continued generous financial support from the community, all 2023 high school senior, Kevin Yohnka Memorial […]

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