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‘Step Back into 1950s’ Holidays at Park Forest House Museum

The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, invites you to “Step Back into a 1950s Christmas,” from December 4 through January 4. A museum visit provides a wonderful inter-generational experience. Bring the kids, grandkids, and grandparents. Operated by the Park Forest Historical Society, the museum is […]

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Kankakee Library December Events

Here are programs and events featured at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, for December. Lawyers in the Library: In partnership with Prairie State Legal Services, the library invites the community to meet with a lawyer for free, on the second Thursday of every month, from 9:30 a.m. to noon, in the third-floor […]

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‘Home For the Holidays’ Campaign to Raise Support for Housing/Shelter Initiatives

This holiday season, support our neighbors who are struggling to find safe, stable housing. This holiday season, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties is launching a “Home for the Holidays” fundraising campaign. It began on Giving Tuesday, December 3, and runs until December 17 – United Way’s 83rd birthday, and the United Way board […]

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Winter Reminder from River Valley Metro

As bitterly cold temperatures and wind approach, the River Valley Metro Mass Transit District reminds residents that whenever the wind chill is zero or below, local fixed route rides are free for the remainder of that day. If rides are free, an announcement will be made on local media, the district’s website, and on social […]

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Free Christmas Day Dinner

Don’t be home alone on Christmas. Community members are invited to enjoy holiday festivities, along with a free Christmas Day dinner, provided by Christmas Day, Inc., on Wednesday, December 25, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Enjoy food, family, friends, and music at 10 locations in Kankakee County. Choose the location closest to your home, […]

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Bourbonnais Library Hosting Professor Moptop’s Holiday Soundtrack

Get into the holiday spirit with music historian Professor Moptop! Join us on Monday, December 9, at 6 p.m., for a festive presentation exploring not just Christmas music, but a wide variety of songs heard during the holiday season. From classic tunes like “White Christmas” and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” to […]

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KPL 18th Annual Lion Wreathing; City of Kankakee Tree Lighting Ceremony

The Kankakee Public Library, in collaboration with the City of Kankakee and Downtown Kankakee, is excited to announce the 18th annual Lion Wreathing and Tree Lighting Ceremony, on Thursday, December 5, from 5:30 until 8 p.m. The evening’s festivities will kick off at 5:30 p.m., at the library, 201 E. Merchant, featuring remarks from Mayor […]

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Riverside’s Vilt Named ‘CFO to Know’ by Becker’s Healthcare

Healthcare system’s Senior Vice President, CFO honored for second year. For her excellence in financial operations and for executing key strategic responsibilities with Riverside Healthcare, Patt Vilt has been recognized by Becker’s Healthcare as part of its 2024 “Women hospital and health system CFOs to know” list. Vilt, Riverside’s Senior Vice President and CFO, oversees […]

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Crete Country Christmas Coming Your Way

Crete’s beloved annual holiday event is only a few weeks away! The Crete Country Christmas tent, festively named Candy Cane Lane, is on Cass Street, between Main and Wood Streets in the heart of downtown Crete. Light Up Crete for the Holidays! Make it whimsical, make it classic, use the highest wattage, or create the […]

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