Don’t be home alone on Christmas. Community members are invited to enjoy holiday festivities, along with a free Christmas Day dinner, provided by Christmas Day, Inc., on Wednesday, December 25, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy food, family, friends, and music at 10 locations in Kankakee County. Choose the location closest to your home, […]
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Christmas Cookie Walk, Bake Sale, Craft Fair
The community is invited to Risen Savior Lutheran Church’s Christmas Cookie Walk, Bake Sale, and Craft Fair, on Saturday, December14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the church, 1881 W. Division in Manteno – west of I-57. All proceeds benefit Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries, a safe home recently opened in East Dundee for pregnant women […]
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Library Hosting Tuesday Morning Book Discussion
The Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, hosts the Tuesday Morning Book Discussion on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. In December, the group will meet on Tuesday, December 10, to discuss “A Christmas Memory,” by Richard Paul Evans. In “A Christmas Memory,” by Richard Paul Evans (#1 New York Times […]
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Garden of Prayer Youth Center November Local Business Spotlight Honoree
For her November local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Garden of Prayer Youth Center, headquartered in Kankakee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the organization’s new headquarters and presented the directors with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “For my November 2024 local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize […]
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Bourbonnais Library Hosting Professor Moptop’s Holiday Soundtrack
Get into the holiday spirit with music historian Professor Moptop! Join us on Monday, December 9, at 6 p.m., for a festive presentation exploring not just Christmas music, but a wide variety of songs heard during the holiday season. From classic tunes like “White Christmas” and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” to […]
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Giving Thanks for Extra Resolve this Holiday Season
I have written in this space in previous years the many ways I am thankful as we come together and celebrate our blessings this holiday season. I want to reflect on being thankful for our people’s resolve this year. We honor the resolve and selfless sacrifice our military veterans make each November on Veterans Day. […]
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Kankakee Sold on Effectiveness of Shotspotter
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 […]