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 […]
Category: Grant Park
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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. […]
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Para Aviso Publico/ECDA Hosting Workshop in Spanish
ECDA Presentará un Taller en Español con El Departamento De Salud Del Condado de Kankakee. La Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario (ECDA) de la Ciudad de Kankakee realizará un taller para negocios pequeños el martes 2 de mayo, de 5 a 6:30 p.m., en la oficina de ECDA, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, […]
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Something New is Rolling into Kankakee County!
Visit Kankakee County, who locals know as the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB), has been busy keeping up with all things new and ever changing in Kankakee County, and Wednesday, April 12, was the official release of their most recent marketing publication, the holy grail of tourism tips for Kankakee County: The Visitors […]
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BTPD Unveils Arboretum Trail to Celebrate Earth Day
On Friday, April 21, at 9 a.m., Bourbonnais Township Park District will unveil its Interpretive Arboretum Trail at Willowhaven Nature Park. The trail consists of 25 species of trees, including many native to Illinois. This project was designed to create an arboretum and interpretive bioswale that runs along a trail from Willowhaven Nature Center to […]