The Will County Center for Economic Development will host an informational breakfast on Thursday, September 5, with doors opening at 7:30 a.m. and the program from 8 – 9 a.m., at the JTHS Administrative Building, 300 Caterpillar Drive in Joliet. Join others to learn more about the Will County Summer Internship Program for 2025 and […]
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Fundraising Continues After Heartbreaking Loss
By Karen Haave A crowdfunding campaign to benefit the children of Jodie Lee Ruggiero continues as heartbroken family members struggle to make sense of their loss. The daughter of “Military Mom” Sue Wackerlin, Jodie, 36, suffered fatal injuries on July 28 after a tragic accident police say was caused by a drunk driver. Wackerlin is […]
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New Veterans Assistance at KPL
In partnership with the Hines VAMC, Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street in Kankakee, is pleased to announce free, walk-in consultations with a VA representative on the third Tuesday of every month, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the third floor suite. The first event will be held on Tuesday, August 20. Each […]
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KCC Athletics Golf Outing October 12
Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available. Kankakee Community College Athletics is planning a fall golf outing for former athletes and community members. KCC’s Athletics Golf Outing will be held on Saturday, October 12, at the Kankakee Elks Country Club, 2283 Bittersweet Drive, in St. Anne. Lunch is at 11 a.m., with a shotgun start for […]
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Peotone Library News
The Adult Summer Reading Program continues through August. The library will be closed on Friday, August 16, for staff training, but digital e-resources are available 24/7. Got your e-newsletter? Sign-up on the website at peotonelibrary.org. Then, at the bottom of the opening page, click on the Newsletter Signup box. Youth Services August 15: Fairy Golf […]
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Swapapalooza: Free Community Clothing Exchange at Library
Celebrate sustainability and a culture of sharing in the community with a free, all-ages, clothing exchange at the Bourbonnais Public Library, on Saturday, September 7, from 10 a.m. – noon. Swapapalooza offers a terrific chance to trade in gently-used clothing and swap for some free new-to-you attire! Clean out your closet, find new homes for […]
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Farmers Market Updates
Current schedule for Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, August 24, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, August 20, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic Car Cruise Night, through […]
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Amirreza ‘Alex’ Fallahi, DO, Joins Riverside’s Psychiatric Specialists Team
Dr. Fallahi will be seeing patients in Bradley. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome psychiatrist Amirreza “Alex” Fallahi, DO, to its team of mental health providers. Dr. Fallahi completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine, and then went on to complete his […]
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Mark Your Calendars: Golf Cart Parade August 30
The PHS Student Council is hosting its third annual Peotone Community Golf Cart Parade at 6 p.m., on Friday, August 30, with line up at 5:45 p.m. in the Peotone High School student parking lot. It will conclude at Peotone Junior High School. The Student Council encourages participants to decorate their carts and throw candy! […]
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Curb Your Criticism: Village Engineer Says Street Width OK
By Stephanie Irvine Village residents took to social media to express concerns over the width of the streets, particularly at intersections within the new downtown streetscape that feature bump-out curbing. For many residents, the bump-out curbing at intersections along Second Street appeared too narrow for two larger vehicles to pass simultaneously. The village directly addressed concerns […]