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 […]
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Clove Alliance Offers Support Group for Adult Survivors
Clove Alliance is offering “Survivors’ Circle,” an adult support group for survivors of sexual violence. Connect with other survivors in a compassionate, supportive, and safe space. Participants will seek healing together and work on skills to cope with challenges. The group is open to ages 18+, and the survivor does not need to be a […]
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Supporting Our Future, Families with Education Funding
The shock of high tax bills for property owners throughout the south suburbs is hitting families hard this year. Cook County revalued properties for this year’s tax bills. As reported by Crain’s Chicago Business and other media outlets, homeowners are seeing on average a 20 percent increase on their bills from last year – and […]
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Joyce Applauds $219,000 Coming to Local Libraries
With support from State Sen. Patrick Joyce, three public libraries in the 40th Senate District are set to receive more than $219,000 in funding through library and literacy grant programs. “Many libraries are able to expand their services because of funding through these state programs,” said Joyce. “From events to books, libraries are one of […]
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Farmers Market Updates
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; 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 […]