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KPL Hosting Family Fun Day July 13

The Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, will host Family Fun Day on July 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, outdoors in the library’s parking lot, weather permitting. In case of bad weather, all activities will move indoors to the library. The Fun Day is free and open to the public, with many activities […]

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Peotone Police Blotter: June 21-July 7, 2024

June 29, 2024 Location: Casey’s General Store, 900 W Wilmington-Peotone Rd Incident: Burglary Details: At 0252 hours Peotone Police responded to burglar alarm at Casey’s General Store.  Upon arrival officers observed the main entrance door glass to be shattered.  Officers checked interior for offenders, none on scene.  Keyholder for the business was contacted and advised […]

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Local Students Honored at SkillsUSA Workforce Development Event

Career and technical students were recognized at the 2024 SkillsUSA Championships, held in Atlanta, on June 26-27. More than 6,000 students competed at the national showcase of career and technical education. The SkillsUSA Championships is the largest skill competition in the world and covers 1.79 million square feet, equivalent to 31 football fields or 41 […]

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FHCP Expands Lurie Children’s Hospital Partnership

Lurie Children’s pediatric hospitalists now serving inpatients in Crown Point. Franciscan Health Crown Point (FHCP) and Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago are expanding their partnership with the addition of a Lurie Children’s pediatric hospitalist to serve young patients admitted to the Crown Point hospital. The collaboration, effective July 1, helps to […]

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Acting Out Theatre Company Presents ‘Legally Blonde’

Acting Out Theatre Company will present “Legally Blonde the Musical,” in Manteno Township, July 19 – 21. Performances will be at 3 Diversatech Drive, at the Township Green east of Vintage Purse Museum. Gates open at 5:15 p.m., with the show at 8 p.m. Those attending will not want to miss the pre-show festival, from […]

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Farmers Markets

This week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, July 13 and 27 from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, July 23, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic Car […]

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Liji Surrao, FNP-BC, Joins Riverside’s Primary Care Providers

Surrao is accepting new patients in Bourbonnais. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified internal medicine provider Liji Surrao, FNP-BC. Internal medicine providers specialize in comprehensive and preventative care for patients 18 and older. Surrao completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Lakeview College of Nursing in Danville and her Master of Science in […]

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