The Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. At each meeting, garden clubs of Illinois recite a pledge to beautify the state and keep it void of litter, protect wildlife, and preserve natural resources for future generations. With these goals in mind, members plan programs that are open to the public and […]
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Manteno Welcomes New Police Officer
By Stephen Nelson At its Monday, May 1, meeting, the Manteno Village Board presided over the swearing in of new police officer Connor McCormick. He is a Manteno native and was employed by Kankakee County Corrections. Manteno Police Chief Alan Swinford says new hires for the department will continue this year, with at least another […]
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Haas Joins Governor in Kicking-Off Rt. 50/ Armour Road Intersection Reconstruction
House Asst. Minority Leader Jackie Haas joined Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other community leaders, recently, to launch the reconstruction of the Illinois Rt. 50 and Armour Road intersection. This project, funded through the Rebuild Illinois program, will widen and resurface this important intersection in the Village of Bradley. “This is a terrific day to launch […]
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Haas Recognizes Kankakee County Convention, Visitors Bureau for Recent Tourism Grants
Following an April announcement by Governor J.B. Pritzker of $6.6 million in tourism grants, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) for receiving more than $16,500 in grant money. This funding was granted through the Illinois Travel and Tourism Grant Program. “The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau is […]
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Clove Alliance Faces Significant Funding Cuts
April was sexual assault awareness month. Sadly, this is also a time Illinois communities must be aware that rape crisis services are in danger of significant reductions across the state because of a $9.5 million cut in federal funding beginning in July. Clove Alliance is asking for your support! Please tell your legislators the Illinois […]
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Riverside Smartphones Help Improve Safety and Accuracy
Riverside Healthcare is deploying smartphones to bedside nurses within the Riverside Medical Center to enhance patient care. “The idea of hand-held devices to be used by bedside nurses was brought forward by staff at an in-house, think-tank event,” said Kathy O’Grady, Riverside’s vice president of nursing and chief nursing officer. “We recognized the advantages this […]
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Rep. Haas Recognizes International Firefighters Day
For International Firefighters Day, State Rep. Jackie Haas is encouraging all 79th District constituents to support local fire departments and firefighters. International Firefighters Day is a time when the world recognizes and honors the sacrifices firefighters make to ensure their communities and environment are as safe as possible. It is also a day to thank […]
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Kankakee Kultivators April/May Meeting Updates
Kankakee Kultivators and other interested listeners crowded around Deb Terrill as soon as she finished presenting “Bee Informed: Separate Fact from Fiction” at the Kultivators’ April meeting. Eager to praise Deb, thank her, and ask even more questions about bees and honey, they poured out their compliments and appreciation. Terrill, their spotlighted speaker for the […]
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It’s Time for Rhubarb; 33rd Annual Rhubarb Festival May 21
The Kankakee County Museum, at Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, will host its 33rd annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festivities include a wide variety of vendors, dime toss, kid’s zone, classic and old car display, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, and tours of the […]
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Leader Haas Reacts to ComEd Four Trial Conclusion: ‘Get Serious About Ethics Reform’
Following the conclusion of the “ComEd Four” trial, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas released this statement: “Today’s court actions indict the culture of corruption that was allowed to thrive under Speaker Madigan’s inner circle. Illinoisans should be furious, and nothing has changed in Springfield to prevent this kind of behavior. We owe our constituents […]