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 23, 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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Liji Surrao, FNP-BC, Joins Riverside’s Primary Care Providers
Surrao is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified internal medicine provider Liji Surrao, FNP-BC. Internal medicine providers specialize in comprehensive and preventative care for patients 18 and older. Surrao completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and her Master of Science in […]
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Joyce Supports Business Development, Job Creation in New Law
With strong support from State Sen. Patrick Joyce, a new law signed recently aims to spur job and economic growth by creating new business incentives, and strengthening and expanding existing programs. “A new Clean Jobs Workforce Hub in Kankakee will allow us to continue our work in clean energy, while ensuring we have a workforce […]
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Bastille Day Jazz Brunch Fundraiser July 14
Join us for this year’s Bastille Day Jazz Brunch fundraising celebration on Sunday, July 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.! Enjoy the French National Holiday with live music, raffles, delicious food, and a special presentation. Music by the Jazz Time Trio begins at 11 a.m., brunch provided by Rigo’s Place will be ready at […]
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Davis Returns to Momence for Jazz, Family Festival July 20
A free, fun event for the whole family is coming back to Momence this summer. The Jazz and Family Festival, headlined by Momence native Orbert Davis, is returning to Island Park on July 20. Attendees will enjoy children’s games, food trucks, and more at this free public event. Davis will be joined by Bobbi Wilsyn, […]
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Lawsuit Against Aqua to be Resolved
By Karen Haave A five-year-old lawsuit against Aqua Illinois has been resolved. Terms of the settlement have not been disclosed, but sources said Attorney General Kwame Raoul, Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow, and the Village of University Park have reached an agreement in court and are working to memorialize it into a consent judgment. […]
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62nd Antique Tractor – Steam Engine Show July 18 – 21
Join us at the WCTA’s 62nd annual Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show! The Will County Threshermen’s Association’s show offers a captivating journey into the past, showcasing antique engines, steam engines, tractors, and machinery. Visitors can explore the evolution of equipment and witness the transformation of farming practices. Members and the public are invited to […]
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Eagle Scout Wanted Project to be ‘Something Worthwhile’
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 […]