Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, announced programs for the beginning of June. Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society presents “How to Use FOLD3 for Genealogy Research:” The Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society will host Jenny Warner at its next meeting, June 3, at 10:30 a.m., at the library. Ms. Warner’s presentation will be “How […]
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Electric Vehicle Charging Ports Arrive in Downtown Manteno
The Village of Manteno recently added four new Electric Vehicle Charging ports to downtown Manteno. The ports can be found in the parking lots just north and south of the villages First Street Plaza on Main Street . The four charging units were developed and installed by PowerPort EVC, a family-owned USA-based company that started […]
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Manteno High School Announces Graduating Class of 2023
By: Madeleine Willis The Commencement Ceremony for Manteno High School’s graduating class of 2023 took place on Sunday, May 21st, 2023. 145 seniors received diplomas this past weekend. Two students made addresses to their fellow classmates, Valedictorian Nalatie Meyer, and Salutatorian Ethan Godsey. Natalie Meyer, the Valedictorian of the Class of 2023, felt a sense […]
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House Resolution Adopted; Honors Late Momence Fire Chief / Rep. Haas’ Father
Recently, a resolution to honor longtime Momence Fire Protection District Chief James “Jim” LaMotte was adopted in the Illinois House of Representatives. This resolution was introduced by House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas, who is also his daughter. Chief LaMotte served as Momence Fire Chief for 21 years and passed away on February 1, 2022. […]
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Haas Recognizes Paramedics, EMS Workers During National EMS Week
To show appreciation for EMS workers in the 79th District and Illinois, State Rep, Jackie Haas is promoting National EMS Week. National EMS Week began when President Gerald Ford declared it November 3 – 10, 1974. In 1992, it was moved to the third week in May. The theme for this year is “Where Emergency […]
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Clove Alliance Hosts Conference for Law Enforcement, Community Professionals
Clove Alliance is hosting a one-day conference, Behind the Screen: Child Exploitation in the Age of the Darknet, for law enforcement and other community professionals. The workshop will be held on Friday, June 23, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., at Kankakee Community College. Online crimes against children have exploded across the United States. This […]
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EDCA Hosting Accessing Resources Business Workshop
The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will hold a Small Business Workshop on Tuesday, June 6, from 5 to 6:30 p.m., at the ECDA Office, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee. This English-language workshop will provide an overview of traditional versus non-traditional funding sources and guidance towards financial capacity building. The agenda for […]
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Rep. Haas Recognizes National Foster Care Month
To recognize May as National Foster Care Month, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is promoting the importance of foster care and connecting Illinois families with foster care resources. Each year, thousands of Illinois foster families provide temporary safe havens for children placed in Department of Children and Families Services (DCFS) care by local courts. According […]
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Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Offers Burn Survivors Place of Healing
This empowering, week-long camp held at YMCA Camp Duncan provides a safe, and judgment-free place for young burn survivors ages eight-to-20. For the past 32 years, Camp I Am Me has provided a place of acceptance and healing for young burn survivors throughout Illinois at its yearly summer camp, held at YMCA Camp Duncan in […]
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Kankakee County Relay for Life June 10
Help save lives from cancer; be part of American Cancer Society Relay for Life on June 10. Join the fight against cancer, as the community rallies on June 10, to honor and remember loved ones and take action for lifesaving change. The Relay for Life of Kankakee County will celebrate its 28th year anniversary with […]