Clove Alliance is offering a “healing partnership,” an adult support group for survivors’ loved ones. Partners, parents, family, and loved ones of survivors of sexual violence are invited to join this free support group. Make connections, feel less lonely and isolated, and improve your skills to cope with challenges related to your loved one’s sexual […]
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Weekly Farmers Markets
Current schedule for local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, September 14 and 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, September 17, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets; Manhattan – Saturdays, from 9 […]
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Clove Alliance Seeks Volunteers
Join movement against sexual violence. Clove Alliance invites community members to volunteer and make a difference. The upcoming volunteer training session will run from September 30 to October 23, on Monday and Wednesday evenings, from 6-8:30 p.m., and on two Saturdays, October 12 and 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with 12 hours of […]
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Riverside Expands Women’s Health Specialists Team
Clementina Asamoah, MD, is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais and Kankakee. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome women’s health specialist Clementina Asamoah, MD. Dr. Asamoah completed her Doctor of Medicine Degree at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, and her obstetrics and gynecology residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University in Detroit. In addition […]
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City Council Recognizes Community Development Block Grant’s 50th Anniversary
The City of Kankakee’s City Council passed a resolution on Monday, August 19, to recognize the 50th Anniversary of the Community Development Block Grant, a grant program the city has participated in since at least 1988. The Community Development Block Grant was established by the U.S. Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and provides […]
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United Way Annual Celebration Returns September 12!
United Way invites residents to attend their upcoming annual celebration on Thursday, September 12, from 5-7:30 p.m., at Deer Ridge Barn in Kankakee. Attendees will enjoy a relaxed evening at the beautiful event venue, with a buffet style dinner catered by The Country Table, cash bar, live music by Matt Shipley, and a brief presentation […]
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ECDA Partners and Allies Hosting Lunch n’ Learn Panel for Business Owners
Local business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to attend ‘Where Can I Find Funding to Start My Business?’ Lunch n’ Learn session on September 3, at 11:30 a.m., at the City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) office, 275 E. Court Street, Suite 201, in Kankakee. The City of Kankakee ECDA are […]
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Rep. Haas Receives 100 Percent Voting Record with Small Business Organization
State Rep. Jackie Haas received a 100 percent voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for the 2023-2024 session. NFIB, an organization that advocates on behalf of small businesses across the nation, scores all Illinois State Legislators based on how many votes they cast in alignment with pro-business policy. “I am proud […]
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Visit Kankakee County Tourism Contributes to Record Tourism Growth in Illinois
County generated $6.7million in direct local tax revenue, $167.7 million in visitor spending. Visit Kankakee County announced the area generated a local economic impact of $167.7 million and contributed to an increase in visitor spending across Illinois in 2023. In addition, tourism contributed $6.7 million in local tax revenue, while directly supporting 1,239 jobs in […]
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Kankakee Library News
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, recently announced its upcoming programs for September. The library will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3, at 9 a.m. For ways to access library resources, such as e-books and Kanopy streaming […]