By Karen Haave Area villages have set the hours for the traditional Halloween trick-or-treating, and at least one requires adult supervision for minors. In the Village of Crete, kids can gather candy on Thursday, October 31, from 3 to 7 p.m., with the 6 – 7 p.m. hour requiring adult supervision. The Village of Monee […]
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All Ages Enjoy Main Street Trick-or-Treat Fun
Manteno certainly was alive with plenty of fall action on Saturday, October 26, as residents visited the many booths on Main Street, while trick-or-treating. The day was perfect for the festivities, with many dressed in costume and ready for fun. Sponsored by the Village of Manteno, the Rotary Club of Manteno, and the Manteno Chamber […]
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Riverside Healthcare Named Illinois’ Healthiest Employer
Ranks 36th in Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America In its 60th year, Riverside Healthcare continues its decades-long commitment to the health and well-being of its employees. For its dedication to promoting employee health, Riverside was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, ranking 36th in the nation. Additionally, Riverside earned first place for […]
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Military/Vets ‘Veterans Day School Run’
The Veterans Day Run organizers’ goal is to remind students of Veterans Day, instill some pride in their country, and let them feel they are a part of it. All veterans and military are urged to join the annual Veterans Day Run, on November 11, to the three Manteno Schools, plus downtown Manteno, where students […]
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Manteno American Legion Veterans Day Remembrance
Please join the Manteno American Legion on November 11 to celebrate Veterans Day! The Manteno American Legion Color Guard, commanded by Jim Carmean, will step-off from the post at 10:45 a.m. and march to Legion Park for a short ceremony, which begins promptly at 11 a.m. The public is encouraged to attend.
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Free Film Screening: ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ Observes Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, honoring the history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans, while educating the public about the challenges American Indians face today. We begin by honoring the land ancestry of Kankakee County, the occupied lands of the Potawatomi and Kickapoo Tribes, as a result of settler colonialism. In observance of Native […]
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USF Hosting Blood Drive November 12
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage, as there continues to be a critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, November 12, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly […]
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Elizabeth Stanton Program November 3
Iroquois County Historical Society, a non-profit organization, will sponsor a program on Elizabeth Cady Stanton at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 3, in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry, Watseka. Laura Keyes will portray Stanton and is well-known for portraying historic women and lecturing on historic topics since 2008. Keyes, a […]
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Get Tickets for ‘Holidays in Historic Christmas House Walk’
Kankakee’s Riverview Historic District once again will feature five homes, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Prairie-Style house during its annual Holidays in Historic Riverview Christmas House Walk, on Sunday, December 8, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Funds raised will continue to support neighborhood events, promotion, and improvements. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 […]
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Trick-or-Treat Hours
Mark your calendars for local trick-or-treat hours, and don’t forget to be extra vigilant while driving, as the children dart about enjoying Halloween fun! Keep everyone safe! Beecher: From 4 to 7 p.m. Crete: From 3 – 7 p.m., but children must be accompanied by an adult from 6 to 7 p.m. Manhattan: From 3 […]