Category: Manteno
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United Way Hosting Free Fundraising Training October 31
United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties is hosting a “No Fear Fundraising” training created as a free resource for all area nonprofits. This event will be held Thursday, October 31, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., at Kankakee Community College, meeting room D124. Nonprofit leaders, staff, and board members are invited to attend this free […]
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Joyce, DeLuca Applaud Start of Construction on Illinois 53
State Sen. Patrick Joyce and State Rep. Anthony DeLuca joined the Illinois Department of Transportation in announcing the start of resurfacing Illinois 53 in their districts. “We have advocated for this project to move up on IDOT’s priority list – and it’s now becoming a reality,” said Joyce. “We know this route is heavily traveled […]
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Clove Alliance Hosting COSMIC BINGO
Clove Alliance will be hosting its signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Friday, November 8, at the Expo Center – Kankakee Fairgrounds. Clove’s COSMIC BINGO is back and better than ever! It’s a special 18 years and older night of bingo, with a cosmic twist! Laser lights, loud music, black lights, glow sticks, and prizes […]
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Still Not a Done Deal in Manteno
By Jeff Vorva The Concerned Citizens of Manteno hit a major speed bump in court, but they still are ready to plow ahead with their protests. Kankakee County Circuit Judge Lindsay Parkhurst ruled on September 31 against their lawsuit trying to prevent the Chinese-based Gotion EV battery manufacturer from opening a plant near town. However, […]
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KPL Presents ‘Story of Survival’
In partnership with the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. Join residents at the Kankakee Public Library on Saturday, October 19, at 10 a.m., as we welcome Doris Lazarus, a member of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center’s Speakers’ Bureau. Doris will tell the beautiful and compelling story of her parents, Leah and Oscar […]
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Rep. Haas Hosting Shred Event
State Rep. Jackie Haas will host a free shred event on Saturday, October 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Northfield Square Mall east parking lot, 1600 N. State Rt. 50 in Bourbonnais. “Join us for a free shred event to safely and confidentially dispose of any unneeded documents,” said Rep. Haas. “This is […]
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Visit Your Farmers Market Before Season Ends!
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and Calico Tavern at Crozehead Cooperage, 25964 S. Egyptian Trail, Monee; Kankakee – Saturdays, through October 26, […]
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UpliftedCare Community Grief Center Groups
UpliftedCare Community Grief Center staff hope you will join them for their Caregiver Support Group, on the second Wednesday of each month, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., at the Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road in Bourbonnais. Family caregiving is both a noble and challenging endeavor. If you’re a family caregiver, you know the […]
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Veteran Resource Fair at GSU October 12
Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center will co-host a Veteran Resource Fair on Saturday, October 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Governors State University’s Main Lobby entrance — 1 University Parkway, University Park. Representatives from multiple government agencies will be present to answer questions and assist with VA […]