At-a-Glance: Springfest, a 5K/1.5 mile fitness walk, is happening in Manteno on Saturday, April 22, beginning with final registration at 8 a.m. Starting at Manteno American Legion Post, 117 N. Walnut, organizers are expecting approximately 120 participants in the popular race through Manteno. Included in the festivities are music provided by the high school band, […]
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Kankakee Library News
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, announced some of its programs for the beginning of May. For additional information or to register, call the library at 815-939-4564, visit www.lions-online.org, or their Facebook page. Therapeutic Tai Chi at the Library: The library is excited to host a five-week beginner course of therapeutic Tai […]
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Meet Author Beverly Smith, Celebrate Earth Day, Practice CPR at Library
Here are the latest programs scheduled at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee. Take a look and attend one or more of their latest offerings. Author Beverly Smith at Library: The Friends of the Kankakee Public Library will host author Beverly Smith at the library on Thursday, April 20, at 7 […]
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Clove Alliance Volunteer Training Offered
Volunteering with Clove Alliance is an enriching and rewarding way to stand against sexual violence and is an opportunity to be a part of something bigger. Clove Alliance, formally KC-CASA, is offering its 40-Hour Crisis Intervention Volunteer Training session for prospective volunteers, professionals, and students. Clove Alliance volunteers, who are often the first contact survivors […]
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Friends of Kankakee Public Library Book Donation Drive
The Friends of the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, will hold a Book Donation Drive on Monday, April 17, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. The Friends are asking for gently used book donations, which they will use as a fundraiser for their programs. The books may be brought to the […]
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Celebrate Youth Violence Prevention Week on April 14-15
Community partners join Kankakee United to raise awareness and engage youth. National Youth Violence Prevention Week is April 10, through April 14, with everyone playing a part in preventing violence. During the week, community partners will join Kankakee United and the Illinois Coalition for Community Services to present two days of fun and interactive experiences […]
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Manteno Authorizes Fortitude Homeless Shelter Donation
By Stephen Nelson Despite the reluctance of the host city for a planned homeless shelter to authorize funds requested, the Village of Manteno has given its okay to make a $37,669 donation to Fortitude Outreach to help get construction underway. The action was taken during the April 3 village board meeting. Mayor Tim Nugent said […]
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Community Tourism Action Plan Grant Recipients Announced
The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board of Directors continues investing in Kankakee County tourism efforts by expanding on the good work done to drive visitation. It is pleased to announce funding for projects that add vibrancy to the communities in Kankakee County and will generate new economic impact through visitation by non-residents. […]
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Say No; Stop Bullying Event!
Join others on Sunday, April 16, from noon to 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Coffee Shop in Peotone, for a “Say No; Stop Bullying” event, which features special guests and free resources to support and strengthen young people dealing with bullying. The program is presented in conjunction with School District 207-U, Peotone Park District, Friends of […]