Fight Club Survivor’s Mother’s Day Basket Bingo is coming up on Saturday, May 13, from 6 – 10 p.m., at the Grant Park Community Center, 209 W. Dixie Highway in Grant Park. Doors open at 5 p.m., with Bingo beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. The fun, family-friendly, fundraiser also features vendors, […]
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Legion Fish Fry
American Legion Post 392 will host its monthly fish fry on Saturday, May 13, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or until sold out. The $12 meal includes French fries, cole slaw, bread and butter, and a choice of either perch or catfish. Don’t forget to try a delicious dessert for an additional $2, from the […]
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‘Wartime Memories: Some to Remember, Many to Forget’
On Saturday, May 13, at 12:30 p.m., historian and Kankakee County Museum Volunteer Max Michaels will give a presentation at the French Heritage Museum, 165 N. Indiana in Kankakee, entitled, “Wartime Memories: Some to Remember, Many to Forget.” This presentation will provide an account of World War II from the perspective of Max’s family and […]
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Mariah Vail Instated New United Way of Kankakee Director
United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Executive Director Kerstin Rust has resigned from her role as of April 28, a role she has held for the past three-and-a-half years. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our community and collaborate with dedicated volunteers from across Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. This decision […]
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Unique Experience: Locavore’s Farm Dinners, Open-Air Markets, Walking Tours
Locavore Farm announces year eight of farm experiences and a second season at its new space, a 35-acre agrarian resort and biodynamic working-farm, where guests can eat, drink, shop, and experience live entertainment and unique learning opportunities, in rural Grant Park. The farm also offers overnight experiences in their farmhouse or glamp site. The farm […]
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Kankakee Library Updates
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, recently announced programs for May presentations. Mark your calendars now. Kankakee Kultivators Present “Container Gardening:” The Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club will be at the library on Thursday, May 11, at 1 p.m., presenting a program on “Container Gardening.” Josie Barnett and Ann Harms will share tried and true […]
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Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Bourbonnais Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event
With other community partners, State Rep. Jackie Haas is co-hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off event in Bourbonnais. She invites 79th District constituents to join her on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Northfield Square Mall East Parking Lot, 1600 N. Rt. 50, Bourbonnais. “While the weather is still winter-like, […]
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Riverside Healthcare Donates $12,000+ to Local High Schools
Scores for Schools program supports 18 area school athletic programs. Riverside Healthcare’s annual Scores for Schools program donated more than $12,000 to area high schools for their 2022 fall sports seasons. “We are so proud of our local high schools for their achievements this year, and Riverside is grateful to be able to celebrate student […]
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St. Rose of Lima Chapel Monthly Mass April 28
All are welcome to attend the Mass celebrated each month at St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street in Kankakee. This month’s Mass will be held on Friday, April 28, at 6 p.m. Those attending are asked to enter through the west door under the canopy. There is an elevator near that entrance.
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Arbor Day Tree Giveaway!
Sacred Tree, a not-for-profit 501c3, has partnered with the Crete Public Library District for an educational Arbor Day celebration, on Saturday, April 29. A short family friendly presentation and Q&A will take place from 2 – 3 p.m., in the large room upstairs at the library, 1177 N. Main Street. Pre-registration is required at https://cretelibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=16491. […]