The Monee Historical Society is excited to announce it is sponsoring a Civil War re-enactment this Sunday, August 6, in front of the Heritage Center, 5210 W. Court Street, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Volunteers still are needed to man the Heritage Center from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.) If you have an interest […]
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Sen. Joyce Updates
Farmers invest in their fields year-round to increase their chances of a great crop each fall. In Springfield, we take seriously our duty to thank our farmers for their hard work by helping them benefit from their bounty. I led the push at the Statehouse this spring for including in Senate Bill 1963 a major […]
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Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields Hosting Baby Expo
Free event open to new and expectant parents. Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo, for new and expectant parents, on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Olympia Fields County Club – 2800 Country Club Drive in Olympia Fields. The event features a breakfast buffet, […]
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GSU: The Knowledge Exchange Summer Session Activities
The summer session of presentations, a performance, and a field trip begins on Friday, July 7, with an in person photo lecture series with Myras Osman. The series will be held July 7, 14, and 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, in room B2203. Then on July 28, “Catch the Twain” will be featured from […]
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Crete Woman’s Club Hosting 32nd Garden Walk; Get Tickets Now!
Crete Woman’s Club proudly announces its 32nd year of beautiful garden walks. Five lovely gardens will grace the 2023 “A Day in the Country.” Two Crete gardens, two Monee gardens, and one Steger garden will be showcased displaying nature’s beauty, along with each gardener’s designs, whimsy, and knowledge. Gardens may be previewed on Tuesday evening, […]
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Rep. Haas Hosts June 14 Job Fair in Kankakee
To provide opportunities for job seekers in the 79th District, State Rep. Jackie Haas will host a Job Fair on Wednesday, June 14, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Knights of Columbus in Kankakee, 187 S. Indiana Avenue. “I’m happy to bring back my annual job fair to connect job seekers and employers in […]
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Village Woods Receives Top Honors
Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living, in Crete, was named among Best Independent Living communities in U.S. News & World Report’s recently released list recognizing top senior living organizations. U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News’ statistical assessment of performance on consumer satisfaction surveys administered. […]
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Camp I Am Me Summer Camp Offers Burn Survivors Place of Healing
This empowering, week-long camp held at YMCA Camp Duncan provides a safe, and judgment-free place for young burn survivors ages eight-to-20. For the past 32 years, Camp I Am Me has provided a place of acceptance and healing for young burn survivors throughout Illinois at its yearly summer camp, held at YMCA Camp Duncan in […]
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What’s Happening at the Park Forest Historical Society
Ice Cream Social: Join the Park Forest Historical Society for its Ice Cream Social on Sunday, May 21, at 2:30 p.m., in Ryan Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Come share stories of Park Forest, visit with friends, and tour the museum. The event is a “thank you” to our members, friends, special donors, and […]
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Haas Recognizes Kankakee County Convention, Visitors Bureau for Recent Tourism Grants
Following an April announcement by Governor J.B. Pritzker of $6.6 million in tourism grants, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) for receiving more than $16,500 in grant money. This funding was granted through the Illinois Travel and Tourism Grant Program. “The Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau is […]