The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church), Park Forest, invites the community to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentine’s Day,” from February 1 – March 8. The museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and at other times by appointment. One room represents a […]
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Kankakee Library News
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 20. Regular business hours resume on Tuesday, February 21, at 9 a.m. Figure Drawing: Practice figure drawing in an encouraging and laid back atmosphere at the library on Wednesday, February 22, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Figure […]
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Clove’s ‘Brave, Bold, and Believed’ Art Show Seeking Entries
Clove Alliance is accepting work for the third annual “Brave, Bold and Believed Art Show” at the Kankakee County Museum. Artists may submit up to two works. In the student divisions, participating artists must be in seventh-12th grade, or 18 years of age or older if entering in the adult division. Artists may enter the […]
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Kankakee County Convention/Visitors Bureau Investing in Tourism-Related Projects; Grants Available
The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board of Directors is proud to continue investing in Kankakee County tourism efforts by expanding on the good work done to drive visitation. Since the Bureau’s inception, Kankakee County and its municipalities have benefited economically from growth in tourism visitation. As the county emerges from the pandemic, […]
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Harbor House Hosting Events for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
In recognition of February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Harbor House, in partnership with other organizations, is hosting various events to educate teens, parents, and the community about the dating violence epidemic. “Teen dating violence impacts one-in-three teens and out of those affected, only 33 percent tell anyone,” said Jenny Schoenwetter, executive director and […]
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New Items to View at Old Courthouse Museum
The Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry in Watseka, has added a few items for the viewing pleasure of its visitors. One of the displays includes items from the Addison Goodell family of Loda, including a Stylograph, used to make copies of correspondence in the late 1800s, an 1871 banking ledger, an 1884 county atlas, […]
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Manteno Legion Hosting Prime Rib/Salmon Valentine’s Day Dinner
Mark your calendars for a special Valentine’s Day treat. On February 14, from 5 – 7 p.m., at Manteno American Legion, 117 N. Walnut, the Legion is hosting your choice of a prime rib or salmon dinner. Tickets are $30 for prime rib or $20 for salmon, with carry-outs available for an additional $2 fee. […]
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Where Was Kankakee County’s Mini-golf Hot Spot in the 1970s?
By Melanie Holmes Once upon a time, families gathered at drive-in theaters, local shopping centers (large clusters of stores with one or more “anchors,” such as Sears or JC Penney; Meadowview had both!), and mini-golf hot spots. On the latter, the hottest spot in Kankakee County was Pee Wee Golf Course, a.k.a., Fifty-Fore Golf Range. […]
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Grant Park Mother Authors Story of Love and Living Each Day to the Fullest
By Karen Haave A book published by a Grant Park mother of four is a heartrending story of loss, adoption, and a terminal illness meant to inspire others to live each day to the fullest. “Greater Than Grief: Two Against Duchenne” is Christena Estby’s first book, begun early last summer, chronicling the story of her […]
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United Way Opens 2023-‘24 Grant Application
United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties’ 2023-2024 Community Investment Fund grant application now is open. These funds are made available to 501c(3) non-profit organizations that provide services in Kankakee and/or Iroquois Counties and are directed toward programs that effectively improve the health, education, and/or financial stability of our neighbors. Eligible community programs are invited […]