With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas is promoting early detection of breast cancer and screenings for women and men. According to the Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan for 2022 to 2027, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and is the second leading cause of cancer […]
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Rep. Haas Recognizes Sweet Darren’s as November Local Business Spotlight
On Friday, November 3, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Sweet Darren’s in the 79th District as her November Local Business Spotlight. Sweet Darren’s is partnered with two local high schools to engage students with disabilities and teach them life skills before they graduate. They provide the best tasting treats, with the secret ingredient of love. […]
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75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at Peotone American Legion November 17
Peotone American Legion Post 392, the Peotone American Legion Auxiliary, and the Manhattan/Peotone Consolidated Fire Protection District will co-host the 75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at the Peotone American Legion Post Hall, North and Railroad Streets, on Friday, November 17, from 4:30 – 9 p.m. This event had a one-year hiatus in 2022 and is making […]
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75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at Peotone American Legion November 17
Peotone American Legion Post 392, the Peotone American Legion Auxiliary, and the Manhattan/Peotone Consolidated Fire Protection District will co-host the 75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at the Peotone American Legion Post Hall on Friday, November 17, from 4:30 – 9 p.m. This event had a one-year hiatus in 2022 and is making a come-back this year. […]
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Seeking Organizations for Summer ‘24 Internship Program
Has your organization struggled to find talent; have you tried to launch your own intern program, but with difficulty; or are you looking to engage more of your community? The Will County Center for Economic Development is seeking organizations interested in participating in its summer 2024 internship program. The program is designed to give students […]
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Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields Redesignated Gold Infant Safe Sleep Hospital
The Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields has been redesignated as a Gold Infant Safe Sleep Hospital, the highest level of certification issued by Cribs for Kids. “I commend our Family Birth Center team for the hard work and dedication that went into earning and maintaining our Gold Safe Sleep status,” Franciscan Health Olympia […]
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‘Land of Smiles’ Brightens Student Smiles in Will County
On Friday, September 29, Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation Land of Smiles program visited 350 pre-kindergarteners through third grade students at Wood View Elementary School. Land of Smiles is a free, dynamic educational initiative that aims to empower children with essential oral health habits. The program has been designed not just to educate but also […]
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GSU: Potpourri Lecture Series October 12
The Knowledge Exchange recommends the Potpourri Lecture Series through the Park Forest Library, which offers stimulating and thought provoking as well as entertaining programming. This Thursday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. and in person at the Park Forest Library, “The Wild West,” with Art Burton, will be featured. Please call the library at 708-748-3731 with […]
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Franciscan Health Crown Point Hosting Trauma Symposium
Columbine High School shooting survivor among keynote speakers. Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a two-day trauma symposium aimed at helping attendees understand trauma in its various forms. “Understanding the connections between physical trauma and psychological trauma and how the two impact one another can lead to better outcomes for patients, families, healthcare professionals, first […]
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Spine-Tingling Adventure at ‘Scary at the Prairie 5K, Spooky Sprint’
The Village of Frankfort is thrilled to announce its upcoming event, “Scary at the Prairie 5K Run and Spooky Sprint,” a Halloween-themed run/walk that promises thrills and chills for participants of all ages. This exciting event will take place at picturesque Prairie Park on Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m., with the community invited to […]