Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, recently announced its upcoming programs for September. The library will be closed on Monday, September 2, in observance of Labor Day and will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 3, at 9 a.m. For ways to access library resources, such as e-books and Kanopy streaming […]
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KCC to Host Fall Job Fair
On Thursday, September 19, Kankakee Community College will host a free Fall Job Fair, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the KCC College Center. The event is open to the public, and veterans are encouraged to attend, as well. Employers will conduct on site, pre-screening interviews for full and part-time positions. “The job fair […]
Fair Weather Perfect
By Stephanie Irvine Family Dollar Day kicked off the 121st annual Will County Fair in Peotone on Wednesday. Opening day weather for the County Fair was more than fair — it was perfection. Abundant sunshine and blue skies with daytime temps in the mid-70s made it comfortable for not just attendees but the horses and […]
‘Silver Rose’ at St. Paul the Apostle Church August 31
The St. Paul the Apostle Knights of Columbus Council 11232 will host the Silver Rose on Saturday, August 31, from 10 to 11 a.m., and the community is invited to join the congregation to pray the Rosary, honor the Virgin of Guadalupe, and pray for our nation and community. What exactly is the Silver Rose? […]
Farmers Market Schedules
Current schedule for Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, September 3, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets; Manhattan – Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to […]
UAW Vets Day BBQ at Veterans Home
The occasional rain showers didn’t dampen the spirits of veterans at the Manteno Veterans Home recently. Hosted by the UAW Local 588 Veterans Committee, residents of the home were treated to barbecue, hamburgers, sausage burgers, chicken breast, sweet corn, ice cream, pie, plus all the sides. There was also a car show, music by Sergeant […]
Lions Club Presenting All American Day Car Show, Burnout Event, Drone Show
On Saturday, August 24, the Beecher Lions Club is sponsoring it’s “All American Day,” an all-day event on Gould Street in downtown Beecher. The event will include a car show and a military tribute with military vehicles, including artillery on display from the Illinois National Guard. Performers for the military tribute include the Beecher High […]
Kevin Varghese, DO, Joins Riverside Psychiatric Specialists Team
Dr. Varghese specializes in inpatient psychiatry. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kevin Varghese, DO, to its team of psychiatric specialists. Dr. Varghese completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, and then completed his Psychiatry Residency at Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri. Specializing […]
Get ‘Red Gala’ Tickets Now
We the People of Kankakee County, a group of local businesspeople, is continuing plans for The Red Gala, with ticket sales ending on September 7. Proceeds from this formal “red” event go to local fire departments throughout the county. Held at the Quality Inn on Saturday, September 21, and beginning with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres […]
Wright at Twilight
Wright at Twilight is BACK! Make plans to join family and friends on Thursday, September 5, from 5-8 p.m. The popular event, sponsored by Wright in Kankakee, takes place at Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House, on the bank of the beautiful Kankakee River, 701 S. Harrison Avenue in Kankakee. Local musicians Jerry Downs […]
