New Center is adjacent to CSL Behring manufacturing site; helps meet growing demand for therapies derived from plasma. CSL Plasma, the plasma collection business of global biotherapeutics leader CSL Behring, announced the opening of its 320th U.S. plasma collection center in Kankakee, at 725 N. Kinzie Avenue, Building 201, adjacent to the CSL Behring manufacturing […]
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Fight Club Survivor Mother’s Day Basket Bingo!
Mark your calendars for the very popular Fight Club Survivor’s Mother’s Day Basket Bingo 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, […]
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15th Annual Walk-a-Mile in Her Shoes
Clove Alliance is hosting its 15th annual Walk-a-Mile in Her Shoes at The Majestic, on Friday, April 28. As the name of the walk indicates, participants are encouraged to wear women’s shoes as a symbol of their commitment to this important cause. This activity aims to empower men and raise awareness of men’s violence against […]
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IPPA Offers New Resource Guide for Producers Hiring International Workers
Labor continues to be a challenge, even as hog farm wages increased more than 21 percent from 2021 to 2022, farmers still cannot find domestic labor. “Pork producers currently are facing a shortage of on-farm labor,” explained Chad Leman, IPPA President. “One option many producers, including myself, are starting to explore to combat this problem […]
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Kankakee Library News
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, announced some of its programs for the beginning of May. For additional information or to register, call the library at 815-939-4564, visit www.lions-online.org, or their Facebook page. Therapeutic Tai Chi at the Library: The library is excited to host a five-week beginner course of therapeutic Tai […]
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Meet Author Beverly Smith, Celebrate Earth Day, Practice CPR at Library
Here are the latest programs scheduled at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee. Take a look and attend one or more of their latest offerings. Author Beverly Smith at Library: The Friends of the Kankakee Public Library will host author Beverly Smith at the library on Thursday, April 20, at 7 […]
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Clove Alliance Volunteer Training Offered
Volunteering with Clove Alliance is an enriching and rewarding way to stand against sexual violence and is an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. Clove Alliance, formally KC-CASA, is offering its 40-Hour Crisis Intervention Volunteer Training session for prospective volunteers, professionals, and students. Clove Alliance volunteers, who are often the first contact survivors […]
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Friends of Kankakee Public Library Book Donation Drive
The Friends of the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, will hold a Book Donation Drive on Monday, April 17, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. The Friends are asking for gently used book donations, which they will use as a fundraiser for their programs. The books may be brought to the […]
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Celebrate Youth Violence Prevention Week on April 14-15
Community partners join Kankakee United to raise awareness and engage youth. National Youth Violence Prevention Week is April 10, through April 14, with everyone playing a part in preventing violence. During the week, community partners will join Kankakee United and the Illinois Coalition for Community Services to present two days of fun and interactive experiences […]
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Community Tourism Action Plan Grant Recipients Announced
The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board of Directors continues investing in Kankakee County tourism efforts by expanding on the good work done to drive visitation. It is pleased to announce funding for projects that add vibrancy to the communities in Kankakee County and will generate new economic impact through visitation by non-residents. […]