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
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
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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What’s Happening at the Park Forest Historical Society
Ice Cream Social: Join the Park Forest Historical Society for its Ice Cream Social on Sunday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m., in Ryan Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Come share stories of Park Forest, visit with friends, and tour the museum. The event is a “thank you” to our members, friends, special donors, and […]
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ICGS Looks at What’s Ahead
The Iroquois County Genealogical Society, as always, has lots going on for the general public to enjoy. Monday, June 12, is National Women in Uniform Day. The ICGS will present a program – “Women in the Military” – in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry, Watseka, beginning at 6:30 p.m., with […]
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Kankakee Kultivators Celebrating 75 Years!
The Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. At each meeting, garden clubs of Illinois recite a pledge to beautify the state and keep it void of litter, protect wildlife, and preserve natural resources for future generations. With these goals in mind, members plan programs that are open to the public and […]
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Clove Alliance Faces Significant Funding Cuts
April was sexual assault awareness month. Sadly, this is also a time Illinois communities must be aware that rape crisis services are in danger of significant reductions across the state because of a $9.5 million cut in federal funding beginning in July. Clove Alliance is asking for your support! Please tell your legislators the Illinois […]
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Riverside Smartphones Help Improve Safety and Accuracy
Riverside Healthcare is deploying smartphones to bedside nurses within the Riverside Medical Center to enhance patient care. “The idea of hand-held devices to be used by bedside nurses was brought forward by staff at an in-house, think-tank event,” said Kathy O’Grady, Riverside’s vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer. “We recognized the advantages this […]
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Kankakee Kultivators April/May Meeting Updates
Kankakee Kultivators and other interested listeners crowded around Deb Terrill as soon as she finished presenting “Bee Informed: Separate Fact from Fiction” at the Kultivators’ April meeting. Eager to praise Deb, thank her, and ask even more questions about bees and honey, they poured out their compliments and appreciation. Terrill, their spotlighted speaker for the […]
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It’s Time for Rhubarb; 33rd Annual Rhubarb Festival May 21
The Kankakee County Museum, at Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, will host its 33rd annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festivities include a wide variety of vendors, dime toss, kid’s zone, classic and old car display, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, and tours of the […]