The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue Thursday, July 4, along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The event includes three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4:30 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra<http://www.kvso.org>. Food […]
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‘Echoes Across the Tracks’ Book Signing and Cocktail Hour
Step aboard the historic City of New Orleans train for an unforgettable evening of literature, history, and elegance, as recently published author David Moravec hosts a book signing and cocktail hour for his acclaimed novel, “Echoes Across the Tracks.” This unique event, presented in partnership with Visit Kankakee County and the Kankakee County Chamber of […]
Kankakee Kulivators Present Annual Garden Tour, Artisan Faire
Kankakee Kultivators will present their annual Garden Tour and Artisan Faire, “Back to Our Roots,” on Thursday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets invite garden buffs to stroll through and explore seven private gardens, with a midday break for box lunches provided by Honey Baked Ham. The following talented, generous gardeners will […]
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care Offers Treatment to ALS Patients, Families
Program sees 2,400 percent census increase during past seven years. June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, and the ALS Association estimates the number of people living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in the United States to be more than 30,000. This number fluctuates daily because every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with or […]
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children, who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, July 3 and 17, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building […]
Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event June 21
A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be held in Joliet to provide produce, vegetables, and healthcare resources on Friday, June 21, at All Nation Church of God, 507 Water Street. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Will County Health Department and Community Health Center, the Illinois […]
Weekly Farmers Markets
This week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, June 22 and July 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, July 9, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic […]
Lightways Hospice/Serious Illness Care Helps Community Understand Advance Care Planning
Grant project funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care will join a nationwide project and host a community game event at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital Wallin Conference Center, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 24, to engage communities in important conversations about medical decision making. The event, featuring […]
KPL Presents ‘Taste of Juneteenth Celebration’
The Kankakee Public Library, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley, will host a Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m, which will be held throughout the library. It is free and open to the public, as well as inclusive for all ages. Each floor will have curated […]
Swing Back Stronger with Riverside’s New Titleist Performance Institute Golf Rehabilitation Program
Riverside is excited to launch its new Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) golf rehabilitation program, geared toward golf enthusiasts looking to elevate their game. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this program to our community,” said TPI-certified physical therapist Marcus Rinaldi, DPT. Our goal is to provide golfers with the specialized care they need […]
