Woods is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Charonn D. Woods, an interventional pain medicine specialist, to its medical team. Interventional pain medicine providers specialize in minimally invasive procedures to treat acute or chronic pain in the neck, back, shoulders, and other major joints. Dr. Woods […]
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Christ Community Church Hosting Mission Fundraiser Craft/ Bake Sale
Are you looking for a pleasant atmosphere to do some Christmas shopping? Christ Community Church, 103 W. Corning Avenue, Peotone, will host its fourth annual Craft and Bake Sale Missions Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of vendors will be selling unique handmade items, including greeting cards, leather […]
Joliet Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Pictures’ at USF November 23-24
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 Season continues with “Pictures” on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 24, at 4 p.m. The concerts will take place in Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center), on the main campus of University of St. Francis (USF), 500 Wilcox Street in Joliet. This concert of musical “postcards” […]
Join USF for Breakfast with Santa
Get ready to start the holiday season with the University of St. Francis (USF) at the annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 7, from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., in the Sullivan Recreation Center, on the main USF campus, 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet. This annual Christmas tradition continues with a delicious breakfast, a visit […]
Holiday Spirit Shines Bright in Frankfort with ‘Lighting of the Green’
Join in the annual Lighting of the Green, December 5 The Village of Frankfort is excited to kick-off the holiday season with the much-anticipated return of the beloved Lighting of the Green! Join family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of festive fun, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer that will make spirits bright! Lighting of […]
Emma Cheatham, PA-C, Joins Riverside’s Neurosurgery Team
Cheatham is seeing patients in Kankakee. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome neurosurgery physician assistant Emma Cheatham, PA-C. Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that impact the nervous system, specifically the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Cheatham completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Pacific University in Hillsboro, […]
County Hosting Long-Term Transportation PlanningWorkshops
Workshops focused on long-term transportation planning, with family-friendly events in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington focused on future projects. WILL COUNTY –Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation will host three community workshops as part of the county’s “Our Way Forward” Long-Range Transportation Plan. The workshops will be hosted in Beecher, […]
Matthew Guimond, DNP – FNP, Joins Riverside Neurology Team
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome neurology nurse practitioner, Matthew Guimond, DNP-FNP. Neurology providers specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain and nervous system, including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, strokes, and more. Guimond completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, and his Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse […]
Riverside Healthcare Named Illinois’ Healthiest Employer
Ranks 36th in Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America In its 60th year, Riverside Healthcare continues its decades-long commitment to the health and well-being of its employees. For its dedication to promoting employee health, Riverside was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, ranking 36th in the nation. Additionally, Riverside earned first place for […]
Free Film Screening: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Observes Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans, while educating the public about the challenges American Indians face today. We begin by honoring the land ancestry of Kankakee County, the occupied lands of the Potawatomi and Kickapoo Tribes, as a result of settler colonialism. In observance of Native […]
