By Stephen Nelson At its Monday, November 18, meeting, the Kankakee City Council authorized the renewal of a contract with ShotSpotter Respond for a system that alerts police to gunfire incidents. The resolution to spend $49,500 for another year of the subscription service states the Mayor and City Council have determined it is in the […]
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Lady Blue Devils Lose to Lady Kays in Fall Classic
The Peotone Lady Blue Devils went up against the Kankakee Lady Kays on Thursday, November 21, in the Beecher Fall Classic. At first the game was a close, but then the Lady Kays took charge, resulting in a 54-20 victory for the Kays. The Lady Blue Devils were led by Peyton Bisping, with 7 points […]
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Nonprofit Board Bootcamp Training Coming in 2025
Board Bootcamp, an initiative of United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois County and Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley, is coming to Iroquois County on January 9. This full-day training is designed to equip residents of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties with the skills and knowledge to serve effectively on a nonprofit board. Board Bootcamp covers […]
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KPL 18th Annual Lion Wreathing; City of Kankakee Tree Lighting Ceremony
The Kankakee Public Library, in collaboration with the City of Kankakee and Downtown Kankakee, is excited to announce the 18th annual Lion Wreathing and Tree Lighting Ceremony, on Thursday, December 5, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. The evening’s festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m., at the library, 201 E. Merchant, featuring remarks from Mayor […]
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Public Service Program Application Sessions in December
Notice is hereby given that the City of Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will accept the proposals for FY 2025-2026 Public Service Program, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). The Public Service Program provides financial assistance to local non-profit community agencies […]
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Riverside’s Vilt Named ‘CFO to Know’ by Becker’s Healthcare
Healthcare system’s Senior Vice President, CFO honored for second year. For her excellence in financial operations and for executing key strategic responsibilities with Riverside Healthcare, Patt Vilt has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as part of its 2024 “Women hospital and health system CFOs to know” list. Vilt, Riverside’s Senior Vice President and CFO, oversees […]
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Kankakee County Board Increases 2025 Spending by $4.89 Million
By Stephen Nelson The Kankakee County Board at its Tuesday, November 12, meeting approved a budget for 2025 of $46,999,784, an 11 percent increase over 2024. Spending will include $70,000 to continue an agreement with the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau for tourism promotion and $25,000 for sponsorship of the Kankakee River Regatta. County Finance […]
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Riverside Receives Gold Award from American College of Cardiology NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry
Riverside Healthcare has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain – MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2024. The award recognizes Riverside’s commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients. It also signifies Riverside has reached an aggressive goal of treating heart attack patients with levels […]
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Riverside Re-designated as Military Friendly Employer for 2025
Healthcare system earns honor three years in a row. Riverside Healthcare announced that, for the third year running, it has earned the Military Friendly Employer designation. Military Friendly Employer Award Ratings recognition signifies an organization’s unwavering commitment to supporting the military community and fostering an inclusive workplace environment. In summary, the Military Friendly Employer Award […]
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Charonn D. Woods, MD, Joins Riverside Interventional Pain Medicine Team
Woods is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Charonn D. Woods, an interventional pain medicine specialist, to its medical team. Interventional pain medicine providers specialize in minimally invasive procedures to treat acute or chronic pain in the neck, back, shoulders, and other major joints. Dr. Woods […]