As State Senator, I advocate every day for the people I represent to address the problems affecting their families, their neighbors, their businesses, and schools. This month, I became an advocate for my family and many others like us, who deserve better health care insurance coverage. I couldn’t help but tear up a bit when […]
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ACR Updates Supplemental Breast Screening Tool Guidelines
Women at higher risk for breast cancer: Consider breast MRI, in conjunction with mammography. The American College of Radiology (ACR) has updated its supplemental breast screening guidelines to now recommend a breast MRI in conjunction with screening mammography for women at an increased risk for breast cancer. “As an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence, […]
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Miller Healthcare Introduces In-House Dialysis Services
In-house dialysis allows residents to resume regular activities sooner. Riverside Miller Healthcare recently added in-house dialysis services for residents, and the results have been life-changing. The addition of this service in the Miller facility has meant residents requiring dialysis no longer need to be transported off-site, receive hours of dialysis, and then returned to Miller, […]
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Series of Kankakee Summer Events All Set For 2024
By Stephen Nelson There will be fireworks displays again this year in Kankakee for both the Juneteenth celebration at Pioneer Park on Saturday, June 22, as well as for the Fourth of July, after the Kankakee City Council approved contracts with Mad Bomber Fireworks of Kingsbury, Indiana, for both displays at their Monday, March 18, […]
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Kankakee County Auditor Jake Lee Out After 2 Terms
By Stephen Nelson Kankakee County Board member Colton Ekhoff has unseated incumbent auditor Jake Lee, results from the March 19 primary election show. Ekhoff received 67 percent of the Republican vote. Ekhoff thanked the voters for supporting him, saying: “They wanted action and, starting in December, they will see it.” In other election news, Billy […]
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BIG Week for Lady Panthers!
On Tuesday, March 19, in a non-conference game, the Lady Panthers brought home an 11-3 victory against the Kankakee Kays. The Panthers scored 11 runs, on 13 hits, while committing 4 errors in the 7-inning contest. Kankakee had 3 runs, on 6 hits, with no errors. Ava Peterson, who was credited with the win, walked […]
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Elizabeth Packard: The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced
Join Laura Keyes, as Elizabeth Packard, for this informative and inspiring presentation on “Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard – The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced,” on Saturday, April 20, from 2 – 3:30 p.m., at the Kankakee County Museum in Small Memorial Park, 801 South Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. Tickets are $10 for general admission or […]
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Rep. Haas: Brickstone Brewery March Local Business Spotlight
For her March local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Brickstone Brewery in Bourbonnais. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “I am honored to recognize Brickstone Brewery for my March Local Business Spotlight,” said Rep. Haas. “This local […]
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Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group ‘Rescue ME’ Crafters’ Resale
Mark your calendars – we are back for our 10th “Rescue ME Resale.” The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting its Rescue ME Crafters’ Resale on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Manhattan Township Office, 230 Wabash Street, in Manhattan. This resale will feature quilting, sewing, and needlework supplies. Purchase a […]
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Riverside Welcomes Podiatrist Robert Martin, DPM
Dr. Martin is accepting new patients in Coal City and Watseka Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified podiatrist Robert Martin, DPM. Dr. Martin completed his Doctor of Podiatric Medicine at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine in Cleveland, and then completed his Podiatric surgery residency at Palmetto General Hospital in Hialeah, Florida. Additionally, he […]