Clove Alliance is seeking submissions for its second annual Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show, an evening to celebrate and honor the journey of survivors and the efforts to end sexual violence. Artists are encouraged to create an original design, no larger than 30″ x 30,” in keeping with the themes of empowerment, strength, resilience, […]
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Musicians: Join Tinley Park Community Band
The Tinley Park Community Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, is in its 34th year of making music. Musicians are invited to join this 45-piece concert band, with all instruments welcome. The Community Band is active year-round, sharing their talents and bringing the sound of live concert band and jazz music to Tinley Park and surrounding […]
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Legion Fish Fry March 12
Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host a perch only fish fry on Saturday, March 12, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. or until sold out. Dinners are $12 – dine in or carry out. Homemade delicious desserts, sold by the Auxiliary, are available at $2 each.
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Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs to Host Blood Drives
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs, a group-workout gym franchise, in partnership with Versiti Blood Centers, will sponsor a three-location blood drive in March and April. Two of its locations, the Crete and Monee gyms, will be competing to secure the largest number of participants. Versiti will provide a trophy to the winning gym. “Blood shortage has […]
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Military Family Forum March 6
In conjunction with Adopt-a-Soldier, a military family forum will be held this Sunday, March 6, at 2 p.m., at Manteno American Legion Post 755, 117 N. Walnut. The event will help support families with active military members. Featured guest will be Lt. Mike Beierman.
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State’s Attorney Donates Safety Cameras to Manhattan Police
Glasgow encourages public/private partnerships to protect communities. Through his countywide initiative encouraging partnerships between local law enforcement and the business community, Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow presented a check for $5,000 to Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold for the purchase of two Flock Safety cameras for placement on critical roadways in the Village […]
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Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois
Register online at www.plungeillinois.com. This winter, the Manteno community is invited to’be bold and get cold’ by taking the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois Athletes. The 2022 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, presented by GEICO in Manteno, will be held at Manteno Sportsmen’s Club, 851 N. Main, on Saturday, March 5, […]
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Thousands of Children’s Valentines Greet Will County Veterans
Veterans throughout Will County received more than 2,300 handmade valentines crafted by children through Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow’s third annual “Valentines for Veterans” initiative. The State’s Attorney delivered the valentines to the Will County Veterans Assistance Commission and other local veterans’ organizations for members of the veteran community. “This program gives local children […]
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Available
Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted, so whether aware of it or not, everyone works with survivors. Clove Alliance hopes to continue to spread awareness in hopes of creating a safer and more victim-centered community. Each year, all employers in the State of Illinois are required to provide one hour of sexual harassment […]
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Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships
The Will County Farm Bureau Foundation Board is accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program, with 52 $1,200 scholarships offered. Scholarship rules and procedures are available with the application form at www.willcfb.com. All applications submitted must be typewritten or computer typed on the original application form. Submission deadline is March 2, with mail applications postmarked […]