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 2, at 10:30 a.m., The Knowledge Exchange will feature “Tony […]
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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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Visit Kankakee County Invests in River Safety Signage
Visit Kankakee County, partnering with Bourbonnais Township Park District, the City of Kankakee, the River Safety Committee, and representatives from Riverside Medical Center Dana Arseneau and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Louie Farber, is identifying hazardous locations on the Kankakee River. The group will coordinate the installation of new signage to heighten awareness and promote […]
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Relay for Life Aids in Fighting Cancer
On Saturday, June 10, some 500+ participants will gather at the annual Relay For Life of Kankakee County at Bishop McNamara Catholic School to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. This year, the event will celebrate its 28th anniversary. The opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m., at the main stage, followed […]
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Geologic Story of Kankakee Valley March 18
Don’t miss your second chance to witness this exciting lecture, “The Geologic Story of Kankakee Valley,” about the geologic history and formation of Kankakee Valley, presented by local geology enthusiast and museum intern, Abigeil Davis. The event will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m., at the Kankakee County Museum, 801 South Eighth […]
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Runyon to Present Irish Program on St. Patrick’s Day
The Iroquois County Genealogical Society is sponsoring an informational program on Ireland on Friday, March 17, at the Crescent City Community Center. Doors open at 9 a.m., with Irish pastries and coffee available before the program begins at 10 a.m. American food also will be available for those who don’t like challenges. The speaker, Diane […]
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Help Kick-off Relay For Life of Kankakee County
It wouldn’t be Relay for Life without a celebration, so we’re marking the start of our Relay season with a kickoff event! Join us on Monday, March 20, at 6:30 p.m., at the Majestic Theater in downtown Kankakee, and share the impact our cancer-fighting efforts have made in our community The kick-off features guest speakers, […]
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St. Rose of Lima Chapel Mass February 24
St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street, Kankakee, will hold its monthly Mass at 6 p.m., Friday, February 24. Enter through the west door under the canopy. There is a nearby elevator. Eucharistic Adoration also is held every Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. Please enter through the west door under the canopy. All […]
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Upcoming Events: Donation Drive at KPL
The Kankakee Public Library is seeking donations of feminine hygiene products, such as sanitary napkins and tampons. Please drop off items in the blue bin located inside the entrance of the library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Downtown Kankakee. Join us in providing these necessities for those in need in our community!
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Park Forest Historical Society News
A Conversation with Ryan Martin of Crete Area Historical Society: Join us in-person, on Sunday, February 26, at 2:30 p.m., in Ryan Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, for an informal talk with Ryan Martin, president of the Crete Area Historical Society. Ryan will tell us how his Society, which purchased the former Main Street […]