The Economic and Community Development Agency is hosting individual tax workshops to help community members prepare themselves for the 2023 tax season. There will be three opportunities to attend: Thursday, February 16, at 5 p.m., Saturday, March 11, from 1-2 p.m., and Tuesday, March 21, at 5 p.m. The workshops will be held in the […]
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Harbor House Opens Second Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter
Harbor House is excited to announce the opening of a second Domestic Violence Emergency Shelter, which is in Iroquois County. In addition to the Emergency Shelter in Kankakee County, this facility will serve as a resource in Harbor House’s mission to empower individuals, families, and communities through domestic violence programs, advocacy, and prevention. “There is […]
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Wilderness Wednesdays Coming in March; Register Now!
U of I Extension, Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District Announce Wilderness Wednesdays! Join others for Wilderness Wednesdays evening zoom meetings, which are all about the wilderness! The University of Illinois and Kankakee River Valley Forest Preserve District are partnering with experts from across the state to bring residents information about nature. Attend all sessions […]
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Register for Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
Every 73 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. Whether we are aware of it or not, we are all working with survivors of sexual assault. Clove Alliance hopes to continue to spread awareness in hopes of creating a safer and more victim-centered community. All employers in the State of Illinois are required to provide one […]
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Manteno Says Farewell to Jerry Jarvis (3/16/36 – 1/31/23)
By Melanie Holmes One of Manteno’s finest citizens passed from this earthly realm on January 31, 2023. Jerry Jarvis, 86, who served four terms as Manteno mayor, gave so much of himself to this village that it’s hard to separate the man from what we see in town today. When Jerry was first elected as […]
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Dueling Pianos FUNdraiser March 11; Get Tickets Now
Gather friends and join in a high energy, all request, sing-along, clap-along, Rock-‘n-Roll, comedy piano show, where the audience is just as much a part of the show as the entertainers! Child Network and Ascension Saint Mary are bringing The FUN Pianos! Show back to Kankakee County on Saturday, March 11, at the Quality Inn […]
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Manteno Magic Show Choir to Celebrate 40th Season of Competition
By: Madeleine Willis In 1983, Manteno Magic Show Choir began a legacy of inspiring an audience through hard work, determination, and commitment. As the group takes the stage to compete in their 40th season, they will “Follow the Light” and put on a show that is energetic and fun. Michael Snyder began the show choir […]
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Annual Show Choir Competition, ‘The Main Event,’ Hosted by Manteno Show Choirs this Weekend
By: Madeleine Willis The Manteno Main Event is an annual Show Choir Competition hosted at Manteno High School. This year Main Event will be held on February 10-11. The Main Event is put on by the Manteno Show Choirs, students and families, the show choir boosters, Manteno Community School District faculty and staff, community members, […]
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Step Back into the 1950s at Valentine’s Day’ Exhibit
The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church), Park Forest, invites the community to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentine’s Day,” from February 1 – March 8. The museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and at other times by appointment. One room represents a […]
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Panther Effort Couldn’t Keep Devils Down
By Dennis Bowling It was without a doubt going to be a memorable night for Peotone senior Mady Kibelkis. Although not feeling well prior to the game with rival Manteno, Kibelkis walked on to the Panthers’ court, and she could feel her ailments momentarily disappear. That was truly bad news for Manteno on February 2! […]