Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch to deliver keynote address. In honor of Veterans Day, the Veterans Treatment Court will hold it’s 10-year Reunion Celebration on November 9, at 2:30 p.m., in Room 300, at the Kankakee County Courthouse. Medal of Honor recipient Allen Lynch will deliver the keynote address. Treatment courts provide justice-involved veterans […]
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Haas Promotes Early Detection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas is promoting early detection of breast cancer and screenings for women and men. According to the Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan for 2022 to 2027, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and is the second leading cause of cancer […]
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Quite a Night for Manteno as Public Works Department Burglarized
On Monday, October 16, just after midnight, a Village of Manteno Department of Public Works vehicle was stolen from the DPW facility at 10555 N. Maple Street, Manteno. The vehicle stolen was involved in a vehicle pursuit in the Village of Wilmington, where the pursuit was terminated. Manteno Police were contacted by Wilmington Police as […]
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Kultivator Garden Club Enjoys Charcuterie Presentation
The Kankakee Kultivators Club met Thursday, October 12, at the Kankakee Public Library. Guest speaker Jade Crawford, of Charcuterie by Jade, presented the program on how to assemble charcuterie boards. Crawford, who lives in Milford, began her business as a hobby during the pandemic shutdown, designing boards for family and friends. Co-workers encouraged her to […]
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Mayor’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway; Register Now!
Takes place Saturday, November 18. “For the third year, we will take part in this tradition of giving away Thanksgiving meals to families in the City of Kankakee,” said Mayor Chris Curtis. “Last year, we gave away meals to 183 families and, this year, when the cost of living is increasing and economic conditions are […]
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Kankakee Trolley to Be an Historical Landmark
By Stephen Nelson At its Monday, October 16, meeting, the Kankakee City Council gave their required approval to a plan originally put forward by the Kankakee County Historical Commission and given preliminary approval by the Kankakee County Board. It would designate a trolley car that was in service in Kankakee from 1917 to 1932 as […]
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Native American Heritage Month at Kankakee Library
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month: The Kankakee Public Library invites residents to celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November! Robert D. Bailey, or Heóvėhoomáhe, translated as Yellow Robe, of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, will share unique insight and knowledge on the culture and heritage of the Northern Cheyenne on Monday, November 20, at 6 p.m., […]
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Rep. Haas Recognizes Sweet Darren’s as November Local Business Spotlight
On Friday, November 3, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Sweet Darren’s in the 79th District as her November Local Business Spotlight. Sweet Darren’s is partnered with two local high schools to engage students with disabilities and teach them life skills before they graduate. They provide the best tasting treats, with the secret ingredient of love. […]
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City of Kankakee Launches New Mobile App
The City of Kankakee has launched a new mobile app, KanConnect, that empowers citizens to easily report non-emergency issues within city limits to city staff. It also provides on-the-go access to the latest city news and information. In a matter of minutes, the app allows users to submit a description, picture, and location of a […]
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Clove Alliance Hosting COSMIC BINGO
Clove Alliance will host its signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Thursday, November 16, in the Expo Center, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds. Clove’s COSMIC BINGO is back and better than ever! It’s a special 18 years and older night of bingo with a cosmic twist! Laser lights, loud music, black lights, glow sticks, and prizes will […]