United Way’s annual Community Investment process is open to Kankakee and Iroquois County serving nonprofit organizations. United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties is pleased to announce their 2024 – ’25 Community Investment Fund grant application process now is open. These grants are aimed at empowering high-quality 501c(3) nonprofit programs dedicated to enhancing education, health, […]
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‘Kankakee Works’ Program for Small Businesses
The City of Kankakee has allocated $350,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to fund the ‘Kankakee Works’ grant program for small businesses, who faced negative economic impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic. The city expects to award up to 20 businesses with this one-time grant on a reimbursement basis, for expenses that occurred between […]
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Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on Underground Railroad at Library
Kankakee Public Library welcomes Illinois Road Scholar Connie Martin, who will present a program on “Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad” on Thursday, February 1, at 6 p.m. Ms. Martin shares the connections of Negro Spirituals with meanings and interpretations of songs used in regions of the South, which signaled multiple signs […]
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Rep. Haas Hosts Fourth Valentines for Vets
State Rep. Jackie Haas is launching her fourth annual “Valentines for Veterans” program for local veterans. Cards may be dropped off at Rep. Haas’ district office, 370 E. Court Street in Kankakee, through Monday, February 12. The cards will be delivered to veterans residing at the Manteno Veterans Home in time for Valentine’s Day. “This […]
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Chess League at Kankakee Public Library
Looking for a place to hone your chess skills and enjoy a bit of competition along the way? A new season of the library’s regular chess league will launch at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, on Saturday, January 20, beginning at 10 a.m. A one-time entry fee of $30 is required, with […]
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Joyce Kicks-Off Seniors’ Valentine’s Day Card Drive
In an effort spread love and uplift the spirits of seniors in the 40th District, State Sen. Patrick Joyce invites residents of all ages to get creative and donate homemade or store-bought valentines. “This card drive is an opportunity for every member of our community to come together and show appreciation for our seniors,” said […]
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Kankakee Declares Itself a Non-Sanctuary County
By Stephen Nelson At its meeting on Tuesday, January 9, the Kankakee County Board passed a resolution declaring Kankakee County is a non-sanctuary immigration county. Board Chairman Andy Wheeler said “so the State of Illinois takes away our ability to be a part of a system that upholds the law, but now the City of […]
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Riverside Welcomes Katherine LeClear, FNP-BC, to Immediate Care Providers
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome immediate care provider Katherine LeClear, FNP-BC, who completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Saint Francis in Joliet. She then received her Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner Degree, at Lewis University in Romeoville. Immediate care is intended to provide care for […]
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Beating Winter Blues Workshop January 20
A Beating the Winter Blues Grief Workshop will be held on Saturday, January 20, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., at the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais. The cold, winter months contribute to isolation and can be especially difficult for those struggling with grief emotion. This workshop is intended for individuals […]
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Gotion Holding Job Fairs at KCC’s Riverfront Campus, North Extension Center
Gotion, Inc., will hold two local job fairs to recruit workers for the electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant to be located in Manteno and has positions in all employment segments, not just manufacturing positions. The company is looking for a variety of skill sets, said Annie Quach a member of the Gotion Recruiting Team. The […]