O’Grady, Kohl named to new roles. Riverside Healthcare recently announced two promotions on its administrative leadership team. Kathy O’Grady has been named Vice President of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) and Mary Kohl has been named Vice President of Clinical Services. O’Grady started at Riverside in 2012 as the director of Emergency Services and […]
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Legion Fish Fry
Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host its monthly fish fry, dine in or carry out, this Saturday, April 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or until sold out. Tickets for the perch or catfish dinners are $12, and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Top off the dinner with a delicious $2 […]
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Haas to Hold Traveling Office Hours in Park Forest, Monee
In an effort to ensure every 79th District community has access to her office, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas will continue hosting satellite office hours in the northern part of her district in Monee, in addition to monthly traveling office hours in Park Forest. While Leader Haas’ main district office is in Kankakee, this […]
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ECDA Hosting Home Health Hazard Reduction Educational Workshop
The Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a workshop on Tuesday, April 11, at 5:30 p.m., in the ECDA Office, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee. This workshop will review home maintenance checklists to begin building a plan that keeps your home safe and healthy for your family. Homeowners and tenants are […]
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American Cancer Society Seeking Relay for Life Teams
The American Cancer Society is recruiting teams from businesses, schools, families, places of worship, and more to participate in the Relay for Life of Kankakee County event, on Saturday, June 10, at Bishop McNamara Catholic School. Relay for Life teams are committed to finishing the fight against cancer and raising funds to support the American […]
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Kankakee Public Library April Programs
Library Continues Sale of License Plate Stickers: Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, reminds the community license plate stickers are available for purchase on the third floor of the library. Patrons may bring renewal information and purchase a vehicle sticker, much like at the DMV. The entire process can be completed in just a […]
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Ecumenical Stations of the Cross
The Greater Peotone Clergy Association will host Ecumenical Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 7, at 3 p.m. All clergy and churches will be represented at the service, which will be held at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church. The public is encouraged to attend.
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French Heritage Museum Season Re-Opening April 1
Join us on Saturday, April 1, from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., for this season’s re-opening of the French Heritage Museum at the Stone Barn, 165 N. Indiana Avenue, Kankakee! From 10 a.m. to noon, patrons can purchase a cup of coffee, from Brew Head Espresso, to enjoy while browsing the museum. Join us for […]
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Genealogical Society Presents ‘They Lived Where?’ at KPL
The Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society will host Laura Kovarik at its next meeting, Saturday, April 1, at 10:30 a.m., at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street. Kovarik will present the program “They Lived Where? Tips for Researching Locations.” Location research shows the details surrounding a family, giving context and understanding to their lives. […]
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Answering Questions Concerning Mental Health Sales Tax on Ballot
Kankakee County residents have an opportunity to vote on a sales tax referendum at the April 4 General Election. Voters will decide if they are willing to adopt a ¼ cent sales tax to create local, long-term solutions to address chronic gaps in the mental health system of care. Several objections and questions have been […]