By Karen Haave Raymond D. Lynch makes turning 100 look easy. The secret to reaching centenarian status, he says, is simple: “I always looked forward to the next 100 years!” But according to a family member, “He loves McDonald’s cheeseburgers and chocolate shakes. He must consider them health foods, since they’ve helped him make it […]
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Beecher Blood Drive March 11
Please consider donating blood and help transform lives on March 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Beecher Fire Department’s meeting room, 711 Penfield Street. Currently, there is a shortage of life saving blood. Type “O” is the most universal blood used, but all types are in low supply. To make an appointment, […]
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Peotone FFA Successful at Section 10 Proficiency Awards
Peotone FFA has had a long tradition of competing with Supervised Agricultural Experiences in Proficiency Awards. The plaques form rows on the walls in the Peotone High School agriculture rooms, dating from the 1950s to the 2020s. This year, students continue to add hardware to that wall. On Wednesday, February 15, eight students competed in […]
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Fantastic Season Comes to an End With a Nail Biting Loss for the Devils
By Dennis Bowling Peotone’s exceptional junior Madison Schroeder played the best game of her career, however, time just ran out for the Blue Devils on February 23, as Fieldcrest eliminated Peotone, 68-64, in three very exciting overtime sessions, to win the Class 2A title game of the Coal City Sectional in Coal City. Although Peotone’s […]
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Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Frankfort Reopens
Open house planned for March 15 Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Frankfort is set to reopen February 27, representatives announced. “We’re extremely pleased to be able to bring these services back to the community,” said Laurie Shellito, director of rehabilitation services for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. “We look forward to offering our patients one-to-one skilled therapy, […]
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Community Resources Fair March 11
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6201 Vollmer Road, Matteson, and Redeeming Love Apostolic Church will host a Community Resources Fair at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 11, from noon until 4 p.m. More than 40 organizations, including ones providing assistance with housing, utility bills, health, senior services, and safety will be present to provide […]
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Visit Kankakee County Invests in River Safety Signage
Visit Kankakee County, partnering with Bourbonnais Township Park District, the City of Kankakee, the River Safety Committee, and representatives from Riverside Medical Center Dana Arseneau and Illinois Department of Natural Resources Louie Farber, is identifying hazardous locations on the Kankakee River. The group will coordinate the installation of new signage to heighten awareness and promote […]
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Relay for Life Aids in Fighting Cancer
On Saturday, June 10, some 500+ participants will gather at the annual Relay For Life of Kankakee County at Bishop McNamara Catholic School to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. This year, the event will celebrate its 28th anniversary. The opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m., at the main stage, followed […]
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Geologic Story of Kankakee Valley March 18
Don’t miss your second chance to witness this exciting lecture, “The Geologic Story of Kankakee Valley,” about the geologic history and formation of Kankakee Valley, presented by local geology enthusiast and museum intern, Abigeil Davis. The event will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m., at the Kankakee County Museum, 801 South Eighth […]
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Weekly Lenten Soup Supper/Worship Service
At-a-Glance: The Greater Peotone Clergy Association will host its weekly Lenten soup supper and worship service on Wednesday, March 8, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone. The soup supper begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by the worship service at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend.