By Stephen Nelson At the Monday, June 17, Kankakee City Council meeting, Mayor Chris Curtis addressed the recent rash of six shootings in the city. “From January through Memorial Day weekend, we saw a downward trend in violent crime for the third year in a row, however the past 15 days have been very concerning, […]
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‘Echoes Across the Tracks’ Book Signing and Cocktail Hour
Step aboard the historic City of New Orleans train for an unforgettable evening of literature, history, and elegance, as recently published author David Moravec hosts a book signing and cocktail hour for his acclaimed novel, “Echoes Across the Tracks.” This unique event, presented in partnership with Visit Kankakee County and the Kankakee County Chamber of […]
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Weekly Farmers Markets
This week at the local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, July 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, July 9, 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; […]
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Kankakee Kulivators Present Annual Garden Tour, Artisan Faire
Kankakee Kultivators will present their annual Garden Tour and Artisan Faire, “Back to Our Roots,” on Thursday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets invite garden buffs to stroll through and explore seven private gardens, with a midday break for box lunches provided by Honey Baked Ham. The following talented, generous gardeners will […]
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Connect Roasters June Local Business Spotlight
For her June local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Connect Roasters in Bourbonnais. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owner with a certificate of appreciation for his contributions to the community. “For my June 2024 local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize Connect Roasters in Bourbonnais,” said Rep. […]
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Kankakee County to Begin River Dredging Late This Summer
By Stephen Nelson At the Tuesday, June 11, meeting of the Kankakee County Board, it was announced the bidding process for dredging project along the Kankakee River near the Aroma Park Boat Launch will begin on August 13. Christopher Burke Engineering put together the project documents for prospective bidders. Burke employee A.J. Fricke told the […]
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Weekly Farmers Markets
This week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, June 22 and July 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, July 9, 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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KCHD Announces Heat Information
With high temperatures expected during the next couple of days, the Kankakee County Health Department is urging everyone to take preventive measures during this hot weather to avoid heat-related illness, such as heat stroke. Heatstroke is caused by prolonged exposure to the heat. Symptoms of heat stroke include: Body temperature of 105°F or higher; confusion, […]
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Local Court Reporter Earns National Certification
Lydia Palcuk recognized as Registered Professional Reporter. The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the country’s leading organization representing stenographic court reporters, captioners, and legal videographers, announced Lydia Palcuk has earned the nationally recognized Registered Professional Reporter (RPR) certification, having demonstrated her ability to produce a high-quality verbatim record. RPR certification distinguishes stenographic court reporters as […]
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Rep. Haas Condemns Abuse at Shapiro Developmental Center
Following the indictments of four employees involved in the alleged battery of a patient at Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement. “I am absolutely appalled by the recent indictments of several employees at Shapiro and the continued reports of abuse of the developmentally disabled patients at other facilities […]