By Karen Haave To say that Aidan Daniel Steffan dreams no small dreams would be an understatement. Just 17 years old and an Eagle Scout candidate, he decided last year he wanted his required Community Service Project to be “something worthwhile.” And is it, ever. He and fellow Scouts and other volunteers constructed a 15’ […]
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Bourbonnais Public Library Hosting Pitbull Playtime
The Bourbonnais Public Library is partnering with local animal rescue organizations for a drop-in program on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. – noon. Enjoy a day of wagging tails, endless smiles, and puppy games with adorable pitbulls from Kankakee County Animal Control, Kankakee County Humane Foundation, and It’s A Pittie Rescue. All ages are […]
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Remembering What Really Matters Key to Public Service
We have ended another legislative session in Springfield. As we reflect on our work to move our state forward, we must not lose sight of why we are able to have policy debates and make these important decisions. I was fortunate to offer some thoughts at a local Memorial Day ceremony, through my staff, right […]
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KPL July Events
The Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, recently announced programs for July. More information is available by calling 815-939-4564. Kankakee Public Library July 4th Closing: The library will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day and will resume normal business hours on Friday, July 5, at 9 a.m. For ways […]
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Illinois Rural Health to Hold 35th Educational Conference
The Illinois Rural Health Association (IRHA) will host its 35th annual Educational Conference July 31 – August 1, at the I-Hotel in Champaign. The conference is an opportunity for rural healthcare administrators and clinicians to advance their professional skills, while networking and learning best practices from their counterparts throughout the state. Online registration and a […]
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Riverside Expands Lung Care with Breakthrough Technologies
Riverside Healthcare knows receiving a lung cancer or lung disease diagnosis can be scary and even overwhelming, which is why Riverside is proud to revolutionize lung care by now offering the Zephyr valve and Ion robot for lung patients. “We are excited to be the first health system in the community to offer the Zephyr […]
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Farmers Markets Updates
This week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, July 13 and 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, July 9 and 23, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with […]
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Community Outraged by Wildcat Organization’s Upset
The public demanded answers after longtime Manteno Wildcats volunteer and Athletic Director Mike Barry was dismissed on June 3. Barry, a 14-year volunteer with the youth football organization, was set to start his 15th season when he was notified of his dismissal by then-President James Neally. Barry felt he was let go from the Wildcats […]
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Manteno was Rockin’ on the Square
Manteno was Rockin’ on the Square on Friday, June 21, in downtown Manteno – despite, or maybe because of, the heat. From the looks of these pictures, everyone was having a great time!
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KCC, Community to Celebrate Independence Day!
The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue Thursday, July 4, along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The event includes three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4:30 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra<http://www.kvso.org>. Food […]