This week, Peotone United Methodist Church donated $20,000 to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR): International Disaster Response for Ukraine, from the “A. Louise Sylvester Account.” UMCOR is a well-established arm of the United Methodist Church, which provides humanitarian relief for people impacted by war, disease outbreaks, famines, and natural disasters, such as floods, […]
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New Visitors’ Guide Available for Kankakee County
There’s a guide detailing cool things to do in Kankakee County? Why yes, yes there is! Visit Kankakee County, who locals know as the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB), has been busy making their list and checking it twice. Friday, April 22, is the official release of their most recent marketing publication, the […]
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Register for Ruck March 2022
Adopt-a-Soldier reminds community members there’s still time to register for Ruck March 2022, Memorial Day Weekend, on Sunday, May 29, with two options for participation. Registered participants may walk the full 22K and travel in a group from Walmart in Bourbonnais to the Will County Fairgrounds, with sign-in at 6:30 a.m. and step-off at 7 […]
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Ukrainian Humanitarian Efforts Became Local Efforts!
It’s been on television, social media, and in the newspapers for many weeks, but the war in Ukraine has taken a more personal and local turn, thanks to a very giving community! While explaining the Ukrainian people’s plight, Fr. Wojciech Borzyszkowski – a Polish priest serving St. Lawrence Church in Zhovkva, Ukraine – reached out […]
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Adult Art Workshop
Join fellow artists at the Kankakee Historical Society’s Adult Art Workshop on Saturday, April 9, beginning at 11 a.m., at the Kankakee County Museum in Kankakee, to draw sculptures in the George Grey Barnard Gallery. All skill levels are welcome! Participants will use charcoal and pencils, with supplies provided. Instruction in drawing forms and values […]
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Providence Catholic High School Names Paul Houston Principal
Fr. John Merkelis, OSA, president of Providence Catholic High School, named Paul Houston as principal of the school, beginning July 1. “After a rigorous national search, we have chosen the very best candidate for the job. Mr. Houston comes to us with the necessary administrative and educational experience required to lead our school community. In […]
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Glo Bingo: Fun with a Cause!
Don’t forget: Clove Alliance is hosting Glo Bingo this Friday, April 8, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds Expo Center. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., with Bingo beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 and include six Bingo cards, a Glo hat, Bingo dauber, and lots of fun. Tickets will not be sold at the door at […]
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‘Brave, Bold and Believed Art Show’
Clove Alliance will present the “Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show” on Monday, April 11, from 6 – 8 p.m., at the Majestic Theatre, 150 N. Schuyler Avenue in Kankakee. It’s an evening for the public to celebrate and honor the journey of survivors and efforts to end sexual violence. Art installations provided by local […]
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Register for ‘Manteno’s Famous Forgotten Past’
The community is invited to learn more about pioneering people who hailed from Manteno, including one woman whose work led to laws that granted property and custody rights to married women in the 19th Century. The event, “Manteno’s Famous Forgotten Past,” will be a live webinar on Thursday, May 19, from 1-3 p.m., with presenter […]
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USF Blood Drive April 8
The University of St. Francis (USF) is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, April 8, from 1 to 6 p.m., in Assembly Hall Gym at USF’s St. Clare Campus, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org. Donors can save up to 15 minutes when […]