Get ready to start the holiday season with the University of St. Francis (USF) at the annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 7, from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., in the Sullivan Recreation Center, on the main USF campus, 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet. This annual Christmas tradition continues with a delicious breakfast, a visit […]
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Holiday Spirit Shines Bright in Frankfort with ‘Lighting of the Green’
Join in the annual Lighting of the Green, December 5 The Village of Frankfort is excited to kick-off the holiday season with the much-anticipated return of the beloved Lighting of the Green! Join family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of festive fun, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer that will make spirits bright! Lighting of […]
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Emma Cheatham, PA-C, Joins Riverside’s Neurosurgery Team
Cheatham is seeing patients in Kankakee. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome neurosurgery physician assistant Emma Cheatham, PA-C. Neurosurgery is a medical specialty that focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that impact the nervous system, specifically the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Cheatham completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at Pacific University in Hillsboro, […]
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St. Joseph Grotto Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
By Karen Haave A century-old grotto honoring the Virgin Mary was cause for celebration recently at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manteno. A grotto is a small picturesque cavern with decorations, built for ornamental and devotional purposes. They often are used as shrines for statues of saints, particularly the Virgin Mary, in outdoor gardens. According […]
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Akhil Shori, MD, Joins Riverside Interventional Pain Medicine Team
Dr. Shori accepting new patients in Bourbonnais. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Akhil Shori, an interventional pain medicine specialist, to its medical team. Dr. Shori brings extensive expertise in the field, utilizing minimally invasive techniques to manage and treat acute and chronic pain, including conditions affecting the neck, back, shoulders, […]
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Helping Make More of Illinois, One Job at a Time
October is when we celebrate key job creators and our ongoing partnership to keep Illinois on the Move with economic growth and development. I was proud to join with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association for its celebration of Manufacturing Month by honoring dozens of employers, their skilled employees, and their significant contributions to our state’s economy […]
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Matthew Guimond, DNP – FNP, Joins Riverside Neurology Team
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome neurology nurse practitioner, Matthew Guimond, DNP-FNP. Neurology providers specialize in diagnosing and treating disorders of the brain and nervous system, including Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, strokes, and more. Guimond completed his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington, and his Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse […]
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Veterans Day Basket Bingo November 9
Flight Club Survivor Basket Bingo will be held on Saturday, November 9, from 6 to 10 p.m., at 209 W. Dixie Highway in Grant Park. (Doors open at 5 p.m.) The event, honoring Breast Cancer Warriors, Camo Warriors, and Veterans, is a family-friendly event, with tickets only $20 per person. There will be many bingo […]
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Panthers Finish Season in Tight Match
By Jim Piacentini In Beecher Regional play on Tuesday, October 29, the Manteno Panthers volleyball team fell to Bishop McNamara in two identical sets, 25-20, despite well-played defensive games by the Panthers. They were led by Maddie Gesky with 8 kills, 3 blocks, and 1 dig. Also, seniors Ava Peterson had 12 digs, while Brynn […]
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Joyce Successfully Pushes for Voortman Steel Machinery in Illinois
State Sen. Patrick Joyce joined Voortman Steel Machinery leadership and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to announce the expansion of the Voortman Steel Company in Monee. “Bringing Voortman Steel to the district is proof Illinois has the tools and leadership available to attract new business to the state,” said Joyce. “This expansion […]