Following the School District Library Grant program announcement made by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement: “I am thrilled seven libraries in District 79 have been selected to receive grants through the Illinois Secretary of State Office’s School District Library Grant program,” said Rep. Haas. “Libraries are […]
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Rep. Haas Receives Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society Legislator of the Year Award
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas received the Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society’s 2023 Legislator of the Year Award. “It is an honor to receive the Legislator of the Year Award from this organization,” said Rep. Haas. “The Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society does incredible work in advocating for Osteopathic Physicians and their patients. As a licensed clinical […]
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Kankakee County Property Tax Levy Less Than Last Year
By Stephen Nelson At the Kankakee County Board meeting on Tuesday November 12, a resolution was passed in favor of a property tax levy in the amount of $24,383,000. County Finance Director Steve McCarty noted the total amount to be collected from Kankakee County residents will be $800,000 less in 2024.
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Broadway Jewelry, Rare Coins December Local Business Spotlight
For her December local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas chose to recognize Broadway Jewelry and Rare Coins in Bradley. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “This month, we are honored to recognize Broadway Jewelry and Rare Coins because […]
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Dancing Through the Decades New Year’s Eve Gala
Join the Kankakee County Historical Society as we “dance through the decades” and boogie into the new year! Attendees will go back in time to the year 1948 when South Pacific was selling out shows on Broadway, and Polaroid cameras filled the shelves of major stores! The opening act for the evening is the Jazz […]
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Kankakee County Board Chairman to Step Down Next Year
By Stephen Nelson The deadline for filing as a candidate in the upcoming March 19 primary for Kankakee County Board seats up for re-election was Monday, December 4. Notably absent was the required paperwork for the filing from board chairman Andy Wheeler, who currently holds the seat for District 26. That means Wheeler will leave […]
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Kankakee Gains Ownership of Convention Center; Part of TIF Agreement
By Stephen Nelson At the Kankakee City Council meeting on Monday, December 4, Aldermen gave approval to a tax increment financing and redevelopment agreement with Qwik Trip Corporation for property on Kankakee’s south side near Interstate 57. Part of the 10 acre property the corporation has acquired includes the former convention center near Riverstone Parkway […]
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Rep. Haas Receives Illinois CBHA Legislator of Year Award
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas received the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois (CBHA) 2023 Legislator of the Year Award. “I am truly honored to receive this award from such an incredible organization,” said Rep. Haas. “As a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years’ experience working in the community, I have been […]
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Music, Ugly Sweaters, Hot Chocolate, Sinterklaas, Oh My!
The Kankakee County Historical Society will host their annual ugly sweater and hot chocolate party on Friday, December 15, from 3 to 8 p.m.! Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer right in the middle of the Kankakee County Museum’s 45th Annual Gallery of Trees, 801 S. Eighth Avenue! This year’s ugly sweater party features Marcia’s […]
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Riverside Named One of Illinois,’America’s Healthiest Employers
Riverside ranked 20th in healthiest 100 workplaces in America. Health and wellness are vital to fostering a productive and resilient workforce, something Riverside Healthcare takes seriously. For its dedication to promoting employee health, Riverside was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, ranking 20th in the nation. Additionally, Riverside earned first place in […]