Do you have cabin fever or perhaps need a gift? The Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club is selling a limited edition jigsaw puzzle, and there are only a few left for purchase! The 504-piece puzzle, when completed, will measure 16″ x 20.” Puzzles may be purchased from any BB Rotarian and also are available at the Kankakee […]
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Kankakee Library Program in February
Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society Meeting: The next meeting of the Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society will be Saturday, February 4, at 10:30 a.m., in the third floor meeting room at the library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee. The free program, which is open to the public, features society member Dale Monty, who will be doing […]
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‘Meet the Author,’ ‘Date at the Museum’ Coming to Kankakee
On Saturday, February 11, the Kankakee Historical Society will host “Date Night at the Museum, beginning at 6 p.m., at 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. Enjoy a unique evening at the museum with that special someone. Dinner is catered by the Bennett-Curtis House, with a “Lady and the Tramp” theme. Tickets may be purchased […]
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Haas Launches Third Valentines for Vets Program
State Rep Jackie Haas is launching her third annual “Valentines for Veterans” program to bring joy to local veterans in her 79th District. Representative Haas invites all area residents to participate in making handmade valentine greetings with well-wishes for our veterans. Valentines will be accepted at her district office, 370 E. Court Street in Kankakee, […]
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Kankakee Library News
Sale of License Plate Stickers: The Kankakee Public Library staff, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, remind the community that license plate stickers are available for purchase on the third floor of the library. Patrons may bring renewal information to the library and purchase their vehicle sticker, much like they do at the DMV. The […]
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Kankakee Ends Vehicle Stickers
By Stephen Nelson The Kankakee City Council at their Tuesday, January 17, meeting voted to repeal the vehicle sticker tax. Mayor Chris Curtis had suggested the unpopular tax might be able to end if voters approved maintaining the city’s home rule taxing authority on the November ballot, which they did. “The administration started looking at […]
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Free Webinars for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. One-in-three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from a dating partner. These violent relationships have serious consequences for victims – putting them at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, suicide, and adult re-victimization. Clove […]
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St. Mary’s Fundraiser
Get some Cranky Mike’s Popcorn at Ascension St. Mary’s. Ascension Saint Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a Cranky Mike’s Popcorn Fundraiser on Thursday, January 26, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Circle Lobby outside of the Gathering Grounds Coffee and Gift Shop. Please enter through the main entrance of the hospital. Your support […]
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Monthly Mass/Adoration at St. Rose of Lima Chapel
St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street, Kankakee, will celebrate monthly Mass on Friday, January 27, at 6 p.m. Please enter through the west door under the canopy. An elevator is nearby. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament also is held every Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. Please enter through the west door. All […]
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Kankakee County Board Opposes Protect Illinois Communities Act
By Stephen Nelson At their January 10 meeting, the Kankakee County Board adopted a resolution to the General Assembly opposing the Protect Illinois Communities Act (HB5855). The point may be moot, since the legislation already had passed in the state House and Senate and a reconciled form of the measure is expected to be passed […]