The Kankakee County Museum, at Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, will host its 33rd annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festivities include a wide variety of vendors, dime toss, kid’s zone, classic and old car display, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, and tours of the […]
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Mother’s Day Basket Bingo May 13
Fight Club Survivor’s Mother’s Day Basket Bingo is coming up on Saturday, May 13, from 6 – 10 p.m., at the Grant Park Community Center, 209 W. Dixie Highway in Grant Park. Doors open at 5 p.m., with Bingo beginning at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 per person. The fun, family-friendly, fundraiser also features vendors, […]
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‘Wartime Memories: Some to Remember, Many to Forget’
On Saturday, May 13, at 12:30 p.m., historian and Kankakee County Museum Volunteer Max Michaels will give a presentation at the French Heritage Museum, 165 N. Indiana in Kankakee, entitled, “Wartime Memories: Some to Remember, Many to Forget.” This presentation will provide an account of World War II from the perspective of Max’s family and […]
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Mariah Vail Instated New United Way of Kankakee Director
United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties Executive Director Kerstin Rust has resigned from her role as of April 28, a role she has held for the past three-and-a-half years. “It has been an honor and a privilege to serve our community and collaborate with dedicated volunteers from across Kankakee and Iroquois Counties. This decision […]
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Unique Experience: Locavore’s Farm Dinners, Open-Air Markets, Walking Tours
Locavore Farm announces year eight of farm experiences and a second season at its new space, a 35-acre agrarian resort and biodynamic working-farm, where guests can eat, drink, shop, and experience live entertainment and unique learning opportunities, in rural Grant Park. The farm also offers overnight experiences in their farmhouse or glamp site. The farm […]
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Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Bourbonnais Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event
With other community partners, State Rep. Jackie Haas is co-hosting a Prescription Drug Drop Off event in Bourbonnais. She invites 79th District constituents to join her on Saturday, April 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Northfield Square Mall East Parking Lot, 1600 N. Rt. 50, Bourbonnais. “While the weather is still winter-like, […]
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Riverside Healthcare Donates $12,000+ to Local High Schools
Scores for Schools program supports 18 area school athletic programs. Riverside Healthcare’s annual Scores for Schools program donated more than $12,000 to area high schools for their 2022 fall sports seasons. “We are so proud of our local high schools for their achievements this year, and Riverside is grateful to be able to celebrate student […]
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St. Rose of Lima Chapel Monthly Mass April 28
All are welcome to attend the Mass celebrated each month at St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street in Kankakee. This month’s Mass will be held on Friday, April 28, at 6 p.m. Those attending are asked to enter through the west door under the canopy. There is an elevator near that entrance.
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Para Aviso Publico/ECDA Hosting Workshop in Spanish
ECDA Presentará un Taller en Español con El Departamento De Salud Del Condado de Kankakee. La Agencia de Desarrollo Económico y Comunitario (ECDA) de la Ciudad de Kankakee realizará un taller para negocios pequeños el martes 2 de mayo, de 5 a 6:30 p.m., en la oficina de ECDA, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, […]
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Something New is Rolling into Kankakee County!
Visit Kankakee County, who locals know as the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB), has been busy keeping up with all things new and ever changing in Kankakee County, and Wednesday, April 12, was the official release of their most recent marketing publication, the holy grail of tourism tips for Kankakee County: The Visitors […]