By Karen Haave The Crete-Monee school community is in mourning following the tragic shooting of two students in an apparent robbery in Chicago on January 22. Seventeen-year-old Jordan Nixon of University Park was shot in the chest and died. An 18-year-old who was with him was shot in the right elbow and taken to Advocate […]
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Sacred Tree NFP Tries to Make a Difference
There is a new 501c3, not for profit, based out of Crete – Sacred Tree NFP. Founder Natalie Wilson, an herbalist and avid gardener who loves trees, wants to educate and uplift communities to restore biodiversity that is critical to humanity’s survival, as biodiversity provides the air we breathe, medicines to heal us, and the […]
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Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, February 8 and 22, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building […]
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‘Meet the Author,’ ‘Date at the Museum’ Coming to Kankakee
On Saturday, February 11, the Kankakee Historical Society will host “Date Night at the Museum, beginning at 6 p.m., at 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. Enjoy a unique evening at the museum with that special someone. Dinner is catered by the Bennett-Curtis House, with a “Lady and the Tramp” theme. Tickets may be purchased […]
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Haas Launches Third Valentines for Vets Program
State Rep Jackie Haas is launching her third annual “Valentines for Veterans” program to bring joy to local veterans in her 79th District. Representative Haas invites all area residents to participate in making handmade valentine greetings with well-wishes for our veterans. Valentines will be accepted at her district office, 370 E. Court Street in Kankakee, […]
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New Program in Monee Helps Locate Lost Loved Ones
By Karen Haave A new program underway in Monee will make it easier for the police department to locate senior citizens and those with cognitive challenges when they go missing. AngelSense is a Global Positioning System especially designed for those who may be autistic or suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, Down Syndrome, or other cognitive diseases. […]
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Shrove Dinner
Mark your calendars for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women’s 50th Shrove Tuesday Beef Dinner on February 21. Tickets available soon!
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Free Webinars for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. One-in-three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from a dating partner. These violent relationships have serious consequences for victims – putting them at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, suicide, and adult re-victimization. Clove […]
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Haas Welcomes New Term in House
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas was sworn into office to represent the people of the 79th District in the Illinois House for the 103rd General Assembly. The Representative stood alongside 40 other Republican members to renew her oath of office and commitment to serving the people of Illinois. This marked the first day of the […]