Area residents can take advantage of early voting options that began this week at Governors State University and University Park Library. Residents can also register to vote, as well. At Governors State University, 1 University Pkwy, University Park, early voting continues on October 23 through 25, from 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; October 26, from […]
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Two More Solar Projects OK’d by Will County Board
By Stephen Nelson At its Thursday, October 17, meeting, the Will County Board gave the nod to two more commercial solar projects, both near Joliet. Special Use Permits were issued for a project encompassing 68 acres of land west of Chicagoland Speedway, on vacant land on the northeast corner of the 2800 block of South […]
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Will County Celebrates ‘Barktober’ by Waiving Dog Adoption Fees
Will County Animal Protection Services (WCAPS) is waiving all adoption fees for dogs in October as part of their “Barktober” promotion event, in recognition of National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. “We’re proud to celebrate ‘Barktober’ with this promotion, helping the dogs in our care find their next forever home,” said WCAPS Administrator Anna Payton. […]
Posted inBeecher, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Crete, Frankfort, Grant Park, Green Garden, Kankakee, Manhattan, Manteno, Manteno Vedette New News, Momence, Monee, New Lenox, Peotone, Vedette New News, Will County, Wilton
Local Farmers Markets Ending Season
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and Calico Tavern at Crozehead Cooperage, 25964 S. Egyptian Trail, Monee; Kankakee – Saturdays, through October 26, […]
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St. Pat’s CCW Hosting Harvest Social, Card Party
St. Patrick Council of Catholic Women, in Wilton Center, will host their Harvest Social and Card Party on Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 11:30 a.m., at the Wilton Center Community Building, 14355 W. Joliet Road, Manhattan. Tickets are $10, with lunch, door prizes, and a split-the-pot raffle (tickets are $1 each or six for $5), […]
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Veterans Day Basket Bingo November 9
Flight Club Survivor Basket Bingo is back! The bi-annual fundraiser will be held on Saturday, November 9, from 6 to 10 p.m., at 209 W. Dixie Highway in Grant Park. Doors open at 5 p.m. The event, which honors Breast Cancer Warriors, Camo Warriors, and Veterans, is a family-friendly event, with tickets only $20 per […]
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14th Annual Artisan Faire November 2
Stop by the Kankakee County Museum, 801 South Eighth Avenue, for a fine art and craft show and sale to kick-off the holiday season! The event will be held on Saturday, November 2, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Kankakee County Museum’s exhibits provide a beautiful backdrop for display booths for holiday shoppers looking […]
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Still Time to Support WC Summer Internship Program
The Will County Summer Internship Program is seeking participation from employers and organizations. The program is a paid internship designed to give high school students opportunities to discover career paths, provide a valuable resume-building experience, and establish community connection for both businesses and students. The deadline for organizations to participate is November 15. To apply […]
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Clove Alliance Hosting COSMIC BINGO
Clove Alliance will be hosting its signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Friday, November 8, at the Expo Center – Kankakee Fairgrounds. Clove’s COSMIC BINGO is back and better than ever! It’s a special 18 years and older night of bingo, with a cosmic twist! Laser lights, loud music, black lights, glow sticks, and prizes […]
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Will County Looking for Way to Make Wilmington Road Safer
By Karen Haave Will County transportation officials continue to search for ways to make Peotone-Wilmington Road safer. A recent pair of horrific accidents aside, the heavily trafficked highway has been tagged for a slew of safety concerns, leading to a second round of meetings seeking public input for ways to fix it. The first took […]