The Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club met Thursday, March 14, at the Kankakee Library. The program, “Pruning and Shrub Care,” was presented by Nancy Addison, a trained botanist and member of the Kultivator’s Club since 1998. Nancy was instrumental in the planning of the Column Garden, at the Kankakee County Museum. Nancy’s first statement was dramatic: […]
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Manteno Announces ‘Spring Showcase: Garden and Arts Festival’
Spring is in the air, and the Village of Manteno is proud to announce its first ever “Spring Showcase: A Garden and Arts Festival” set for Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Spring Showcase, an all-day community celebration of spring and the arts, was created with the intent to enable the […]
BPL Hosting Spring Book Sale
The Bourbonnais Public Library is hosting a book sale on Wednesday, April 17, from 4 – 8 p.m.; Thursday, April 18, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.; and Friday, April 19. from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Friday’s sale features a bag sale, with shoppers able to buy a bag of books for only $5. […]
Manteno’s Veterans Home Hosting Volunteer Fair
Your help is needed! As part of National Volunteer Week, the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno is inviting veteran service providers, community organizations, and individuals to a volunteer fair to learn more about volunteer opportunities, while enjoying refreshments from local food trucks. The fair will include volunteer representatives and volunteers to share their experiences at […]
Lunch ‘n Learn for Business Owners
Local entrepreneurs are invited to attend ‘How to Start a Business in Kankakee’ Lunch ‘n Learn session on April 2, at 11:30 a.m., at The Lush Vine, 150 N. Schuyler Avenue in Kankakee. The City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency has partnered with The Lush Vine, Inc., to deliver this free education session […]
SBA Offers Disaster Loans to Businesses/Residents Impacted by Kankakee River Ice Jam Flooding
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Allison Anderson issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announcing low-interest disaster loans will be available to residents and businesses impacted by the Kankakee River ice jam flooding in January. “I encourage all residents and business owners […]
Family Tree Story/Craft Time with Kathy Gates
The Kankakee County Museum, 801 South Eighth Avenue in Kankakee, is excited to host this new opportunity featuring local children’s book author Kathy Gates, for an hour-long program that includes a book reading and keepsake activity. During the story and craft hour, children will learn the importance of one’s family tree and that each child […]
KPL Hosting Amy Kemp Interview, Book Signing
Join us at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, as author Amy Kemp shares her new book, “I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More – Without More Work,” in an interview with local business leader and long-time Kankakee resident JaHana Holloway. The event on Tuesday, […]
Library Hosting Illinois Storm Chasers
Explore extreme weather with the Illinois Storm Chasers on Wednesday, April 3, at 6 p.m., at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street. This dynamic free presentation will cover storm chasing, severe weather, local climatology, past tornadic events, and preparedness. There also will be a Q&A session at the end. This team brings more […]
Don’t Forget: COSMIC BINGO March 22
Clove Alliance’s COSMIC BINGO, for those 18 years and above, will be held Friday, March 22, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds Expo Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $35 and include bingo cards, glow hat, and bingo dauber. Tickets can be purchased online at clovealliance.ticketleap.com but will […]
