March is Women’s History Month, a nationally recognized time to celebrate women’s stories and highlight their contributions in history. Harbor House is honored to empower women’s voices and celebrate the important role they play in society. “We know domestic violence is an issue that disproportionately affects women, as one-in-three women have been directly impacted,” said […]
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Resolution Honoring Fallen Bradley Sgt. Rittmanic Passes House Transportation Committee
To honor the life of fallen Bradley Police Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic (End of Watch: December 30, 2021), House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas introduced House Joint Resolution 15 to designate the 315 overpass on I-57 as the “Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway.” Sgt. Rittmanic was killed in the line of duty on December 30, […]
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Michna to Present Program on Laura Ingalls Wilder
At 2 p.m., on Sunday, March 19, Jessica Michna will present a program on Laura Ingalls Wilder, author of the “Little House” book series. The program will be held in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry, Watseka, and is hosted by the Iroquois County Historical Society. Michna, who developed a love […]
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Volunteers Needed for Relay For Life of Kankakee County
The American Cancer Society is seeking volunteers in Kankakee County to be a part of the annual Relay for Life event scheduled on June 10. Community volunteers lead and organize each local event with the support of society staff. From assisting with planning the annual event to taking part the day-of, there are various volunteer […]
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The Knowledge Exchange, March 9
The Potpourri Lecture Series through the Park Forest Library offers stimulating and thought provoking, as well as entertaining, programming and is co-organized by participants of The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) and often includes guest lecturers and presenters from TKE and Governors State University. This Thursday, March 9, at 10:30 a.m., TKE will present “What’s Old is […]
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United Way Seeking Community Investment Process Volunteers
Each year, dozens of Kankakee and Iroquois County volunteers oversee the distribution of United Way dollars through an annual process called Community Investment. United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties currently is seeking Kankakee and Iroquois County residents to serve as Community Investment Volunteers. These volunteers get a first-hand look at the programs applying for […]
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Clove Alliance Hosting GLO BINGO
Clove Alliance organizers are expecting a sell-out crowd at GLO BINGO on Thursday, March 23, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds Expo Center. This is not your grandma’s bingo, but it is a special 18 years and older night of high energy, loud music, black lights, and tons of fun! Doors open at 4:30 p.m., with bingo […]
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It’s Time to Spring Ahead!
Daylight Savings Time will return to the area at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Before retiring on Saturday, be sure to advance clocks one hour ahead. It’s also a great time to check batteries in fire and carbon monoxide detectors.
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Beecher Blood Drive March 11
Please consider donating blood and help transform lives on March 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Beecher Fire Department’s meeting room, 711 Penfield Street. Currently, there is a shortage of life saving blood. Type “O” is the most universal blood used, but all types are in low supply. To make an appointment, […]
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TRIVIA: Why Was Illinois Rt. 50 Moved at St. George Road?
By Melanie Holmes Highways change names, but they’re not usually dug up and moved. In the case of Illinois Rt. 50 in Bourbonnais, however, an almost one-mile section was re-routed 400 feet to the east – from the point that’s one-half mile north of St. George Road to McKnight Road (by Kohl’s). Why did this […]