Three bats tested positive for rabies recently in Kankakee County. The positive bats were in the areas of Grant Park, Kankakee, and St. Anne, but may be found anywhere in Kankakee County. Thirteen bats have tested positive for rabies in Illinois so far this year, and a total of 61 bats tested positive for rabies […]
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‘Lincoln and Kankakee – Shocking New Discoveries!’
This Saturday, June 17, at the Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, Tom George will discuss connections he discovered between Kankakee and Abraham Lincoln. Tom came upon these while writing an article about Abraham Lincoln’s 1856 visit to Kalamazoo, Michigan, which oddly has a Kankakee origin. Kankakee and Alonzo Mack were factors in Lincoln’s […]
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Midland States Bank Announces Area’s New Market President
Midland States Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike O’Brien to Market President for the Kankakee area, including Beecher, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Dwight, Grant Park, Herscher, Kankakee, Manteno, and Momence. In his new role, O’Brien provides leadership to the area commercial banking team, establishes and maintains ongoing client relationships, and supports growth for customer […]
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Project SUN Rings in Pride Month with Panel Discussion
“Creating an Inclusive Community: Panel Discission Q&A” sponsored by Project SUN and The Grow Center took place on Thursday, June 1, at The Grow Center in Bourbonnais, with the purpose of encouraging the community to look at ways to be more inclusive, particularly during Pride Month. Approximately 40 people participated. The event helped attendees reach […]
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Crete Woman’s Club Hosting 32nd Garden Walk; Get Tickets Now!
Crete Woman’s Club proudly announces its 32nd year of beautiful garden walks. Five lovely gardens will grace the 2023 “A Day in the Country.” Two Crete gardens, two Monee gardens, and one Steger garden will be showcased displaying nature’s beauty, along with each gardener’s designs, whimsy, and knowledge. Gardens may be previewed on Tuesday evening, […]
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Clove Alliance Offers Group Therapy Sessions
Clove Alliance is offering a five-week group therapy session designed for adult survivors of sexual violence. Participants can explore their feelings and receive support in a confidential space, while learning coping skills and relaxation techniques. Sessions will meet on Tuesday evenings, from 5-6 p.m., beginning June 20, at the Kankakee office, 1440 W. Court Street. […]
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Success By 6 Hosting Early Childhood Fair June 10
Families are invited to stop by the Kankakee County Farmer’s Market to take part in free activities and resources from local, early-childhood focused organizations. The Success By 6 Coalition is presenting an Early Childhood Fair at the Kankakee County Farmers Market this Saturday, June 10, from 8 a.m. – noon. This is a fun, family-friendly, […]
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Kankakee Library News
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, announced its June program schedule. Lawyers in the Library: In partnership with the library, Prairie State Legal Services invites residents to meet with a lawyer in the library on the second Thursday of every month from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Representatives from Prairie State will give a […]
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Kankakee Public Library Programs
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, announced programs for the beginning of June. Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society presents “How to Use FOLD3 for Genealogy Research:” The Kankakee Valley Genealogical Society will host Jenny Warner at its next meeting, June 3, at 10:30 a.m., at the library. Ms. Warner’s presentation will be “How […]
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House Resolution Adopted; Honors Late Momence Fire Chief / Rep. Haas’ Father
Recently, a resolution to honor longtime Momence Fire Protection District Chief James “Jim” LaMotte was adopted in the Illinois House of Representatives. This resolution was introduced by House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas, who is also his daughter. Chief LaMotte served as Momence Fire Chief for 21 years and passed away on February 1, 2022. […]