Current schedule for Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, August 24 and 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; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic Car […]
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Manteno’s Oktoberfest to be Sponsored by Gotion
By Jeff Vorva Oktoberfest celebrations are meant for fun and good times and are usually free of controversy. But this year’s Manteno Oktoberfest, which is run by the Chamber of Commerce, is riling up a segment of the community that has been riled up for months. The September 26-29 Oktoberfest’s main sponsor is Gotion – […]
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Clove Alliance Announces Newest Team Member, ‘Buckeye’
Clove Alliance is excited to announce its certified therapy dog, Buckeye, who will provide comfort and support to survivors seeking help. Buckeye is a friendly, well-trained Goldendoodle, who thrives on offering emotional support. His presence can help create a safe and calming environment, making it easier for survivors to open-up and share their experiences. Buckeye […]
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Local Beauty Queen Named Top 20 Under 40
By Karen Haave When a beauty queen hangs up her tiaras and sashes, she: a.) Passes pageantry on to her own children b.) Becomes a real estate super-saleswoman c.) Settles down on a farm with three horses, a cow, a mini-horse, five goats, 10 cats, four dogs, a rabbit, five ducks, one Guinea Hen and […]
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Riverside Expands Primary Care Team
Laura Redenius, FNP-BC, is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine nurse practitioner Laura Redenius, FNP-BC. Since 2019, Redenius has worked as a charge nurse in the labor and delivery unit at Riverside Medical Center. Redenius completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree at Western Governors University […]
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Illinois Swimming Open Water State Championships at Lake Manteno
Despite some overcast skies on Tuesday, August 6, there was a great deal of festive activity at Manteno Sportsmen’s Club, with Illinois Swimming, Inc., hosting the Illinois Swimming Open Water State Championships, for the third year in a row, at Lake Manteno. Hundreds of spectators were present and ready to enjoy the 209 athletes who […]
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Joyce Announces Fire Department Funding Opportunity
State Sen. Patrick Joyce joined the Office of the State Fire Marshal in announcing applications now are being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program. “When first responders have access to new or updated equipment, it allows them to perform their jobs better,” said Joyce. “This grant program helps ensure these services are receiving the […]
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Fundraising Continues After Heartbreaking Loss
By Karen Haave A crowdfunding campaign to benefit the children of Jodie Lee Ruggiero continues as heartbroken family members struggle to make sense of their loss. The daughter of “Military Mom” Sue Wackerlin, Jodie, 36, suffered fatal injuries on July 28 after a tragic accident police say was caused by a drunk driver. Wackerlin is […]
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New Veterans Assistance at KPL
In partnership with the Hines VAMC, Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, is pleased to announce free, walk-in consultations with a VA representative on the third Tuesday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the third floor suite. The first event will be held on Tuesday, August 20. Each […]
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KCC Athletics Golf Outing October 12
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Kankakee Community College Athletics is planning a fall golf outing for former athletes and community members. KCC’s Athletics Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, October 12, at the Kankakee Elks Country Club, 2283 Bittersweet Drive, in St. Anne. Lunch is at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start for […]