Volunteers needed for food giveaway event focused on post-storm relief Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and City of Joliet Mayor Terry D’Arcy are partnering with ShareFest Will County to host a Free Food Giveaway event from 9 a.m. until noon, on Saturday, July 27, to support residents impacted by last week’s storms. The drive-up event […]
Category: Green Garden
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Issert Family Farm Tour
The Will-South Cook Soil and Water Conservation District will host a tour of the Issert Family Farm, 21204 Ballou Road, in Wilmington, on Wednesday, August 14. The Issert Family Farm, operated by Steve Issert, received this year’s Conservation Farm Family Award from the district. The farmstead includes traditional row crops, as well as more than […]
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Farmers Markets
Current schedule for local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, August 10, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, August 6, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic Car Cruise Night; Manteno […]
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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, August 7 and 21, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building […]
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Will County Launches Self-Reporting Storm Damage Survey
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has launched a damage assessment survey for residents and businesses who were impacted by the severe weather on July 15. The survey will support the ongoing efforts of damage assessment teams, who are visually inspecting damage to personal property, businesses, and public infrastructure throughout the county. “This has […]
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Severe Weather Impact in Manhattan
On July 15, at approximately 9:44 p.m., a large area of the Village of Manhattan, Manhattan Township, and Wilton Center was impacted by severe weather, including damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and tornadic activity. Widespread property damage occurred in Ranch Oaks Subdivision in Manhattan Township, leaving residents without power for an extended period. Three homes sustained […]
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Get Tickets Now for ‘Taliesin Tragedy’
Wright in Kankakee is hosting “Taliesin Tragedy” on Monday, August 5, at 5 p.m. Katelyn Walker will give a 1920s-themed lecture covering the history of Frank Lloyd Wright, his Taliesin scandal, and his career directly after the murders at the Taliesin. Come in 1920-era dress and take advantage of the photo booth! The lecture will […]
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Widow, Widower Support Group Seminar; Register Now
The Community Widow/Widower Support Group is hosting a free seminar for those who have lost a spouse or life partner. The seminar is not church affiliated but will be held at First Church of the Nazarene, 1000 N. Entrance Avenue, Kankakee, on Saturday, August 17, at 9 a.m. Guest speaker for the seminar is Laura […]
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Acting Out Theatre Company Presents ‘Legally Blonde’
Acting Out Theatre Company will present “Legally Blonde the Musical,” in Manteno Township, July 19 – 21. Performances will be at 3 Diversatech Drive, at the Township Green east of Vintage Purse Museum. Gates open at 5:15 p.m., with the show at 8 p.m. Those attending will not want to miss the pre-show festival, from […]