The Kankakee Public Library is seeking donations of feminine hygiene products, such as sanitary napkins and tampons. Please drop off items in the blue bin located inside the entrance of the library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Downtown Kankakee. Join us in providing these necessities for those in need in our community!
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Upcoming Events: ‘Laugh for a Cause’
Get tickets now for “Laugh for a Cause,” an Adopt-a-Soldier fundraiser on February 25, beginning with a cocktail hour at 6 p.m., and the show at 7:30 p.m., at Bradley American Legion Post 766, 835 W. Broadway, in Bradley. Tickets are $30 and available at Bradley American Legion or online at adoptasoldier.org.
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‘Kicking It Back’ to Hold Open House
Kicking It Back will celebrate with an open house on Wednesday, March 1, from 8 to 10 a.m. and from 4 to 6 p.m., at its new facility at 522 Gould Street in Beecher. Kicking It Back, Inc., is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of young people and senior citizens through mentoring, […]
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Women United Annual Breakfast March 8
The seventh annual Women United Breakfast will be in-person at Gathering Point Church in Bourbonnais, on International Women’s Day, March 8. The breakfast features an exciting lineup of local female speakers, who will share insights on using their skills and strengths to empower and uplift women in the community, overcoming obstacles, the power of perseverance, […]
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Harbor House Love Is…?
A youth spoken word showcase February 18. Harbor House, in partnership with the Illinois Coalition for Community Services, Kankakee Public Library, the Kankakee County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the City Life Streets to Work Program are happy to announce “Love Is…?” – a youth spoken word showcase, on Saturday, February 18, from 4-6 p.m., at […]
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ECDA to Host Individual Tax Workshops
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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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 […]