By Stephen Nelson At its meeting on Monday, December 4, the Frankfort Village Board passed a resolution opposing the construction of a solar facility on property within its jurisdiction. An application for a Special Use Permit was filed with the Will County Land Use Department by Akshar Patel, representative of Kuse Solar Farm, LLC, and […]
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Illinois Office of Tourism Names Cranky Mike’s Popcorn to Illinois Made Program4
Governor J.B. Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), elected officials, and industry leaders, proudly unveiled the latest inductees into the Illinois Made program, including Cranky Mike’s Popcorn in Momence. This year marks a significant milestone, as 48 exceptional small businesses, often referred to as ‘Makers,’ have been welcomed into the […]
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New State-of-the-Art Election Equipment Demonstration Planned
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry is inviting the public to a demonstration of new state-of-the-art election equipment that will be used to cast and count ballots in next year’s Primary and Presidential Elections. County Clerk Staley Ferry and her team will conduct demonstrations of the new ballot counters, ADA-compliant ballot-marking devices, and poll books […]
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Kankakee County Museum Presents Gallery of Trees and More
The Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, Kankakee, invites area residents to the annual Gallery of Trees. Celebrating 45 years of this beloved local tradition, this year the Museum is filled with more than 35 trees decorated by area non-profit organizations, based on favorite themes from the past 45 years. Traditionally, more than 3,000 […]
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Helping Hands Giving Tree Christmas Tags Available at Local Banks
Once again, the Giving Trees, for children of assisted families at Helping Hands Food Pantry, are at both Old National Bank and First Community Bank and Trust in Peotone. Members of the community are encouraged to participate in the true meaning of the season and pick-up a Christmas wish tag for one of more than […]
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Helping Hands Seeking Donations for Christmas Holiday Meals
Helping Hands Food Pantry, the local pantry serving 650 people per month in need of assistance, still is seeking the community’s help in providing approximately 90 holiday meals during Christmas. This organization, composed of volunteers from various churches and the community, provides basic essentials twice each month to approximately 80-90 households. For every $1 the […]
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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, December 6 and 20, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building […]
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Solar Power Project Rejected in Green Garden Township
By Karen Haave Another solar power project has been rejected by the Green Garden Township Planning Commission. The Special Use Permit sought by Surya Powered LLC to construct a solar farm on a 45-acre site on the south side of Stuenkel Road, between 80th and 88th Avenues, unanimously was denied by the seven-member commission earlier […]
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Lighting of the Green: Frankfort’s Most Anticipated Holiday Tradition Returns
It’s that time of year when the Village of Frankfort welcomes the community to come together to kick-off the holiday season in grand style. The annual Lighting of the Green promises to be a remarkable event, filled with festive lights, music, and the cheerful spirit of the holidays. This season’s Lighting of the Green […]
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Kultivator Garden Club Enjoys Charcuterie Presentation
The Kankakee Kultivators Club met Thursday, October 12, at the Kankakee Public Library. Guest speaker Jade Crawford, of Charcuterie by Jade, presented the program on how to assemble charcuterie boards. Crawford, who lives in Milford, began her business as a hobby during the pandemic shutdown, designing boards for family and friends. Co-workers encouraged her to […]