Clove Alliance is proud to announce a one-day interactive presentation titled “Communication and Collaboration,” focused on supporting survivors of sexual violence with disabilities. This event, tailored to community professionals, will take place on Friday, April 19, from 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., at Kankakee Community College. Keynote speaker, Leanne Mull, MHA, co-director of Blue Tower […]
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Elizabeth Packard: The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced
Join Laura Keyes, as Elizabeth Packard, for this informative and inspiring presentation on “Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard – The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced,” on Saturday, April 20, from 2 – 3:30 p.m., at the Kankakee County Museum in Small Memorial Park, 801 South Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. Tickets are $10 for general admission or […]
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Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group ‘Rescue ME’ Crafters’ Resale
Mark your calendars – we are back for our 10th “Rescue ME Resale.” The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting its Rescue ME Crafters’ Resale on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Manhattan Township Office, 230 Wabash Street, in Manhattan. This resale will feature quilting, sewing, and needlework supplies. Purchase a […]
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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, April 3 and 17, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building […]
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Manteno Announces ‘Spring Showcase: Garden and Arts Festival’
Spring is in the air, and the Village of Manteno is proud to announce its first ever “Spring Showcase: A Garden and Arts Festival” set for Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Spring Showcase, an all-day community celebration of spring and the arts, was created with the intent to enable the […]
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Manteno’s Veterans Home Hosting Volunteer Fair
Your help is needed! As part of National Volunteer Week, the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno is inviting veteran service providers, community organizations, and individuals to a volunteer fair to learn more about volunteer opportunities, while enjoying refreshments from local food trucks. The fair will include volunteer representatives and volunteers to share their experiences at […]
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Green Garden Moving Ahead with Renovations
By Karen Haave Green Garden Township officials are moving ahead with plans for the renovation of the town hall on Center Road. Among the improvements town officials have discussed are plumbing, a new septic system, HVAC, a better parking lot, and wiring. Officials also have noted the building is old and non-ADA compliant. It reportedly […]
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‘Brave, Bold, and Believed’ Art Show Holding Opening Night
Join Clove Alliance for the opening night of its fourth annual Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show, as they celebrate and honor survivors’ journeys, as well as their efforts to end sexual violence. Opening night will be held on Thursday, April 4, from 4:30 -6:30 p.m., at the Kankakee County Museum. The evening features works […]
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Semi-Annual Craft Show at Veteran’s Home May 3-4
Mark your calendars now for the semi-annual Manteno Illinois Veterans’ Home Craft Show on Friday and Saturday, May 3 – 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Veterans Hall at the home. There will be craft and décor items for all seasons, patriotic, beach, and holiday items, wreaths, garden and yard décor, and so […]
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Joyce: Rural Communities Deserve High-Speed Internet, Too!
In order to allow all Illinois residents to have access to high-speed internet, State Sen. Patrick Joyce has played an essential role in ensuring federal funding from the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program is being used efficiently. “Access to high-speed internet isn’t just a luxury, it’s a necessity in today’s digital age,” said […]