By Stephen Nelson At its meeting on Monday, July 15, the Kankakee City Council gave authorization to officials to issue up to $64,250,000 in general obligation bonds to help get funding for Kankakee’s police and fire pensions up to state requirements of 90 percent or greater funding. The new bond issuance follows one two years […]
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Farmers’ Markets
This week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, July 27 and 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 […]
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KPL Welcomes Shanelle Robinson as Marketing Coordinator
The Kankakee Public Library would like to introduce Shanelle Robinson as their first Marketing Coordinator. With a background in research and analytics, Shanelle is set to bring fresh ideas and innovative solutions to the library. As marketing coordinator, Shanelle will play a pivotal role in creating and managing media and promotional materials. Her creative skillset […]
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Illinois Students Crowned National Champions, Top Finishers in Workforce Development Career Competition
Illinois has a new set of national champions, with young people who have turned their SkillsUSA Illinois experience into the best preparation for success in heavy equipment operation, architectural drafting, cyber security and more in career and technical education and workforce development. A record 100 students from SkillsUSA Illinois finished in the top 10 at […]
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Manteno Woman’s Club Meets, with Gourmet Mushroom Program
The Manteno Woman’s Club met on June 26 for a luncheon meeting at Manteno Sportsman’s Club. Approximately 36 members and guests enjoyed a presentation on Thrive Mushrooms, given by Nihat Kemal Tasyurek, whose family is from Turkey and owns the business. The gourmet mushroom farm, at 1283 S. Seventh Avenue in Kankakee, is popular at […]
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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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Becker’s Hospital Review Honors Riverside Medical Center, CEO Phil Kambic
Becker’s Hospital Review, one of the nation’s leaders in news coverage of the healthcare industry, recognized Riverside Healthcare President and CEO Phil Kambic and Riverside Medical Center in its 2024 lists of 160 Community Hospital CEOs to Know and 100 Great Community Hospitals. “I sincerely appreciate this recognition of our hard work and commitment to […]
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Joyce-backed Healthcare Protection Act Signed into Law
With the strong support of State Sen. Patrick Joyce, the Healthcare Protection Act was signed into law recently. The act is a comprehensive plan tackling major issues in the health insurance industry and received bipartisan support in both chambers. “There are some much-needed improvements in the health insurance industry, and this new law will make […]
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KPL Hosting Family Fun Day July 13
The Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, will host Family Fun Day on July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, outdoors in the library’s parking lot, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, all activities will move indoors to the library. The Fun Day is free and open to the public, with many activities […]