Program helps patients engage in healthy lifestyle changes, improve overall health. Riverside Healthcare’s Endocrinology and Diabetes Wellness Center has launched the Weigh to Healthy Living Program, a six-month weight management program that addresses nutrition, exercise, behavior, and medical intervention. “The Weigh to Healthy Living Program is a fantastic new tool to help members of our […]
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Will County Health Department Honors National Naloxone Awareness Day
The Will County Health Department reminds residents of the availability of Naloxone, a lifesaving, opioid overdose reversing medication in honor of National Naloxone Awareness Day on June 6. “Naloxone saves lives,” said Dr. Kathleen Burke, program coordinator for Substance Use Initiatives at the Will County Health Department. “When an overdose occurs, giving someone Naloxone as […]
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Ride for Life Successful, Despite Weather
Despite the rain on Saturday, June 1, the Ride for Life Cancer Run in Manteno went on as planned for its 23rd year. Over the years, the Kankakee County group has raised approximately $1 million for a most worthy cause during its annual event.
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201-U Hosts Will County Emergency Response Training
Crete-Monee School District 201-U, in collaboration with the Will County Emergency Management Agency and local first responders, conducted emergency response training activities at the Monee Education Center on May 22. The training provided an opportunity for first responders to practice public safety commands and telecommunications with dispatchers, focusing on real-life scenarios, including active shooter situations. […]
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Peotone Library News
Summer Reading Program registration began Monday, June 3, for all ages. Interested in being a sponsor – stop by or give the library a call. 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 June 13: Story Stones, Thursday, […]
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Schroeder, Kreske PHS American Legion Awards Winners
Two seniors from the Peotone High School Class of 2024 were honored recipients of the American Legion Awards at graduation ceremonies on May 24 – Madison Schroeder and Ian Kreske. Madison, daughter of Jill and Justin Schroeder, will attend Northern Michigan University in the fall to pursue a degree in Health and Human Performance. Ian, […]
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Beecher Lions Present 19th Freedom 5K Run/Walk
The Beecher Lions Club’s 19th annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk will be held on July 4, at 8 a.m., in Beecher. The 3.1-mile race starts and finishes at Fireman’s Park, on Penfield Street, and will wind through the streets of Beecher. Awards are presented to the top three male and female overall finishers and also awarded […]
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Grief Center Workshop Honors Fathers
The Honoring Fathers Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 15, from 10 -11:30 a.m. This free workshop is a safe space, for anyone who has lost their father, to join others who have experienced a similar loss. Through activities and discussion, attendees will have an opportunity to connect with others to realize they are […]
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Harris: FY 2025 Budget Prioritizes Public Safety, Education
State Sen. Napoleon B. Harris III is pleased to see further investments were made in funding schools, supporting public safety efforts, and prioritizing children in communities across Illinois. He released the following statement in response to the governor signing the budget recently: “Our children are the future of our state. The state’s budget, once again, […]
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Roman Holiday: Dinner and a Movie Night in Column Garden
This picturesque evening in the Column Garden at the Kankakee County Museum campus, 801 S. Eighth Street in Kankakee, will begin with live music at 6:30 p.m. provided by Vince Amore and a delicious meal at 7 p.m. catered by good friends at the Bennett-Curtis House. The dinner consists of roasted pork with herbs and […]