Join community members at the library on Tuesday, October 1, at 10 a.m. for a conversation with Dr. Marquita Lewis-Thames to learn more about being the CEO of your own health. Participants will get tips and tools to feel empowered to advocate for themselves or loved ones in medical settings. Dr. Lewis-Thames is a health […]
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Annual Meeting September 29; ‘It’s Halloween at the House Museum’
Park Forest Historical Society will hold a program and annual meeting on Sunday, September 29, at 2:30 p.m., in Ryan Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest. The meeting and election of board members will be followed by a brief description of the refreshed website and a celebration of the anniversary […]
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Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Honors Sims with ‘Good Government Award’
State Sen. Elgie R. Sims Jr. received the Good Government Award from the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation recently for his advocacy to fund legal aid programs – helping more than 2.3 million Illinois residents seek justice. “Our government’s primary responsibility is to protect the rights of all people, and I am proud to advocate for […]
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Farmers Market Updates
Current schedule for Local Farmers Markets; don’t forget the season soon will be ending: Beecher – Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets, through September; Manhattan – Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, […]
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Payal Patel, MD, Joins Riverside’s Primary Care Team
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome family medicine physician Payal Patel, MD. Family medicine providers specialize in comprehensive and preventative health care for patients across all ages, throughout their health journey. Dr. Patel completed her Doctor of Medicine and family medicine residency at Southern Illinois University in Springfield. In addition to her education, Dr. Patel […]
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Uplifted Care Offering ‘Memory Boxes’ Grief Workshop
UpliftedCare invites the community to the Memory Boxes – Grief Workshop on Saturday, September 21, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., at the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais. This workshop gives individuals a chance to create a special box to hold memories of the loved ones they have lost. A book […]
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Fall Golf Outing to Benefit KCC Athletic Program
A fall golf outing, to benefit the Kankakee Community College Athletic Program, will be held on Saturday, October 12, at the Kankakee Elks Country Club, 2283 Bittersweet Drive in St. Anne. The event begins with lunch at 11 a.m. and a shotgun start at noon. The day’s activities include lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, […]
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County Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule
The flu virus can lead to serious respiratory infections that sometimes lead to hospitalizations. The flu, which is more severe than a cold, can come on suddenly, and can include the following symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, tiredness, and occasionally vomiting and diarrhea. Influenza can be […]
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Rep. Haas Hosts Veteran Resource Fair
State Rep. Jackie Haas is co-hosting a free Veteran Resource Fair with the Veterans Assistance Commission of Kankakee County on Tuesday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Kankakee VAC Office, 581 William R. Latham Senior Drive in Bourbonnais. “There is always more we can do to support our veterans,” said Rep. […]
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‘Christmas Golf in September’ Coming September 18
The 30th annual “Christmas Golf in September” event tees-off on Wednesday, September 18, at Oak Springs Golf Course. This fundraiser for Christmas Day, Inc., begins with lunch at 11 a.m., a shotgun start at noon, and concludes with dinner at 5 p.m. This year marks the 30th Anniversary for Christmas Day, Inc. A mission committee […]