Join us on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., for this season’s re-opening of the French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn, 165 N. Indiana Avenue, Kankakee! From 10 a.m. to noon, patrons can purchase a cup of coffee, from Brew Head Espresso, to enjoy while browsing the museum. Join us for […]
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Genealogical Society Presents ‘They Lived Where?’ at KPL
The Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society will host Laura Kovarik at its next meeting, Saturday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street. Kovarik will present the program “They Lived Where? Tips for Researching Locations.” Location research shows the details surrounding a family, giving context and understanding to their lives. […]
Answering Questions Concerning Mental Health Sales Tax on Ballot
Kankakee County residents have an opportunity to vote on a sales tax referendum at the April 4 General Election. Voters will decide if they are willing to adopt a ¼ cent sales tax to create local, long-term solutions to address chronic gaps in the mental health system of care. Several objections and questions have been […]
Educate, Advocate, Eliminate: Sexual Violence Awareness Conference April 21
Clove Alliance, Kankakee Community College (KCC), and the 21st Judicial Circuit Family Violence Coordinating Council are sponsoring a conference for professionals, Educate – Advocate – Eliminate: Sexual Violence Awareness Conference, on Friday, April 21, from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., on the campus of KCC. This all-day conference is intended for law enforcement, mental health, […]
Letter to the Editor: Hubbard
Dear Editor: With more effective Alzheimer’s treatments on the horizon, it’s an exciting time in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia – but we have more work to do. That’s why volunteer advocates from across the United States will come together at our nation’s Capital to speak about the devastating toll of this […]
Harbor House Hosting 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training
Harbor House is excited to announce its upcoming certified 40-hour Domestic Violence Training in April. “Our 40-Hour Domestic Violence Training Program is an excellent resource to empower the community to become advocates for survivors of domestic violence both in their professional and personal lives,” noted Jenny Shoenwetter, Harbor House Executive Director and CEO. “Providing education […]
ECDA to Host Workshop with KCHD
The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will hold a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, April 4, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the ECDA Office, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee. This English-language workshop is in partnership with the Kankakee County Health Department (KCHD) to provide an overview of the necessary steps of […]
Monthly Mass/Dinner/Adoration: St. Rose of Lima Chapel
St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street in Kankakee, will celebrate monthly Mass at 6 p.m., on Friday, March 31. Those attending are asked to enter through the west door under the canopy, which also has an elevator. Stella Bear Foods will be serving a three-course Lenten Dinner downstairs, from 4:40-8:30 p.m., in […]
Local Students Exhibit at 33rd Annual KCC High School Art Show
Students from 13 local schools have original artwork on display for the 33rd annual Kankakee Community College High School Juried Art Exhibition. The show runs until March 29 in the lower level of the Miner Memorial Library at KCC. Hours are from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m. – 1 […]
Answering Frequently Heard Objections/Questions on Mental Health Tax Referendum
Kankakee County residents have an opportunity to vote on a sales tax referendum at the April 4 General Election. Voters will decide if they are willing to adopt a ¼ cent sales tax to create local, long-term solutions to address chronic gaps in the mental health system of care. Several objections and questions have been […]
