The new Kankakee Metro Centre transfer station will be open for use beginning Sunday, February 12! Located on Chestnut, between Schuyler and Dearborn, this beautiful new facility incorporates design elements from Downtown Kankakee’s Streetscape Plan. Built with the comfort and safety of riders as a priority, the Kankakee Metro Centre will serve the citizens of […]
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Harbor House Opens Second Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter
Harbor House is excited to announce the opening of a second Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter, which is in Iroquois County. In addition to the Emergency Shelter in Kankakee County, this facility will serve as a resource in Harbor House’s mission to empower individuals, families, and communities through domestic violence programs, advocacy, and prevention. “There is […]
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Illinois Army National Guard Soldiers Mobilize for Overseas Mission
Approximately 190 soldiers from the Illinois Army National Guard’s 1st Assault Helicopter Battalion, 106th Aviation Regiment, based in Peoria, and Company B, 935th Aviation Support Battalion, based in Kankakee, mobilized for an overseas mission to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in a ceremony February 7, at the 182nd Airlift Wing, in Peoria. During […]
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Wilderness Wednesdays Coming in March; Register Now!
U of I Extension, Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Announce Wilderness Wednesdays! Join others for Wilderness Wednesdays evening zoom meetings, which are all about the wilderness! The University of Illinois and Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District are partnering with experts from across the state to bring residents information about nature. Attend all sessions […]
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Register for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Whether we are aware of it or not, we are all working with survivors of sexual assault. Clove Alliance hopes to continue to spread awareness in hopes of creating a safer and more victim-centered community. All employers in the State of Illinois are required to provide one […]
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Dueling Pianos FUNdraiser March 11; Get Tickets Now
Gather friends and join in a high energy, all request, sing-along, clap-along, Rock-‘n-Roll, comedy piano show, where the audience is just as much a part of the show as the entertainers! Child Network and Ascension Saint Mary are bringing The FUN Pianos! Show back to Kankakee County on Saturday, March 11, at the Quality Inn […]
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Haas to Hold Office Hours for 79th District Residents
In an effort to ensure every 79th District community has access to her office, Rep. Jackie Haas will host office hours in the northern part of her district. While Rep. Haas’ main district office is in Kankakee, this is a way for area residents to easily access important state resources, meet their State Representative, and […]
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Kankakee Library News
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street will be closed in observance of Presidents’ Day on Monday, February 20. Regular business hours resume on Tuesday, February 21, at 9 a.m. Figure Drawing: Practice figure drawing in an encouraging and laid back atmosphere at the library on Wednesday, February 22, from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Figure […]
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Clove’s ‘Brave, Bold, and Believed’ Art Show Seeking Entries
Clove Alliance is accepting work for the third annual “Brave, Bold and Believed Art Show” at the Kankakee County Museum. Artists may submit up to two works. In the student divisions, participating artists must be in seventh-12th grade, or 18 years of age or older if entering in the adult division. Artists may enter the […]
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Kankakee County Convention/Visitors Bureau Investing in Tourism-Related Projects; Grants Available
The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board of Directors is proud to continue investing in Kankakee County tourism efforts by expanding on the good work done to drive visitation. Since the Bureau’s inception, Kankakee County and its municipalities have benefited economically from growth in tourism visitation. As the county emerges from the pandemic, […]