For her April 2023 Local Business Spotlight, State Representative Jackie Haas is honoring Brian’s Place in Monee. Rep. Haas presented a certificate to operators Brian Cann and Ruben Frausto to recognize their almost 33-year-old business. “Brian’s Place has delicious ribs, steaks, tacos, and burgers that provide a very tasty meal for the hardworking people of […]
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Mother’s Day Basket Bingo May 13
Fight Club Survivor’s Mother’s Day Basket Bingo is coming up on Saturday, May 13, from 6 – 10 p.m., at the Grant Park Community Center, 209 W. Dixie Highway in Grant Park. Doors open at 5 p.m., with Bingo beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. The fun, family-friendly, fundraiser also features vendors, […]
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Legion Fish Fry
American Legion Post 392 will host its monthly fish fry on Saturday, May 13, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or until sold out. The $12 meal includes French fries, cole slaw, bread and butter, and a choice of either perch or catfish. Don’t forget to try a delicious dessert for an additional $2, from the […]
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‘Wartime Memories: Some to Remember, Many to Forget’
On Saturday, May 13, at 12:30 p.m., historian and Kankakee County Museum Volunteer Max Michaels will give a presentation at the French Heritage Museum, 165 N. Indiana in Kankakee, entitled, “Wartime Memories: Some to Remember, Many to Forget.” This presentation will provide an account of World War II from the perspective of Max’s family and […]
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Manteno Trivia: Manteno High Schools
By Melanie Holmes May brings graduation season and, with that, it’s good timing to ask if anyone knows the number of high schools that have been built in the Village of Manteno since its incorporation in 1869. First, some facts: Less than 10 percent of American students completed the 12th grade in 1900, and about […]
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Mariah Vail Instated New United Way of Kankakee Director
United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Executive Director Kerstin Rust has resigned from her role as of April 28, a role she has held for the past three-and-a-half years. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our community and collaborate with dedicated volunteers from across Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. This decision […]
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Fortitude Outreach Scraps Kankakee Homeless Shelter Plan
By Stephen Nelson Saying Fortitude Outreach management has concluded the organization is not welcome here, Executive Director Dawn Broers told the Monday, April 24, meeting of the Kankakee City Council’s Committee of the Whole that it is scrapping plans to construct a 36-bed, 24 hour homeless shelter on North Washington Avenue. Broers said Fortitude will […]
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Unique Experience: Locavore’s Farm Dinners, Open-Air Markets, Walking Tours
Locavore Farm announces year eight of farm experiences and a second season at its new space, a 35-acre agrarian resort and biodynamic working-farm, where guests can eat, drink, shop, and experience live entertainment and unique learning opportunities, in rural Grant Park. The farm also offers overnight experiences in their farmhouse or glamp site. The farm […]
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Kankakee Library Updates
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, recently announced programs for May presentations. Mark your calendars now. Kankakee Kultivators Present “Container Gardening:” The Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club will be at the library on Thursday, May 11, at 1 p.m., presenting a program on “Container Gardening.” Josie Barnett and Ann Harms will share tried and true […]
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Manteno Holding Community Clean-Up Day
Sponsored by Votorantim Cimentos, Prairie Material, LLC. The Village of Manteno will host its annual Community Clean-Up Day and Tree Planting event for residents on Saturday, May 6, beginning at 10 a.m., at Legion Park. Volunteers are encouraged to wear old clothes and bring work gloves for the day. Bring family and friends to clean […]