State Rep. Jackie Haas invites constituents to participate in a roundtable forum to discuss ways they’d like to improve the community and better the state. This is the third annual ‘New Bill Roundtable’ the Representative has hosted, and it will continue to serve as a way for Rep. Haas to connect with local constituents and […]
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Trivia: What’s the Old Name of Larry Power Road?
By: Melanie Holmes email: holmesauthor11@gmail.com This week’s trivia question: What was the previous name of Larry Power Road, which runs from Rt. 45 in Bourbonnais, east, crosses Rt. 50, and past Bradley’s Northfield Mall? Here’s some history on one of America’s first big box stores – Robert Hall Clothing Store had its heyday from the […]
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Manteno Amends Process for Solicitors
By Andrea Arens In new business, the Manteno Village Board amended the solicitors ordinance to move the process for applying for a solicitors permit from village hall to the police and increase the fees. The information of approved solicitors also will be posted on the Police Department’s Facebook page to allow residents to verify approved […]
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Haas Honors Frank’s Appliance Center & Sleepsource
State Rep. Jackie Haas continued to recognize small businesses around her district. Her last local business of 2022 was Frank’s Appliance Center and Sleepsource in Bradley. Rep. Haas presented owners Mark and Joanne Keen, and their daughter Stephanie, with an official certificate of recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives, to note their contribution of […]
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Legion Fish Fry
At-a-Glance: Area residents are invited to Peotone American Legion Post 392’s monthly fish fry on Saturday, January 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or sold out. Tickets are $12 and include perch, French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Delicious desserts are available for $2 each, courtesy of the Auxiliary. Patrons may dine-in, with carry […]
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Historical Society Announces Gallery of Trees Winners, New Museum Hours
Beginning in January, the Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Street in Kankakee, will be open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Group visits and guided tours may be scheduled any day of the week, if the museum is notified at least seven days in advance. The […]