The 2024 Conservation Farm Family award was presented to the Steve Issert Family, of Wilmington, by the Will-So. Cook Soil and Water Conservation District. On August 14, a farm tour was held, and 50-55 people had an opportunity to enjoy a morning viewing a farm with approximately 400 acres. Three hundred of those acres are […]
Category: Wilton
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Property Fraud Alert; Sign-Up Now
Karen A. Stukel, the Will County Recorder, would like to take a moment to remind citizens of Will County about a service available at her office. Property Fraud Alert is a free online service, which enables the general public to register their name or the name of their business or organization with the Recorder’s Office […]
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Emergency Blood Shortage: USF Red Cross Blood Drive September 13
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Friday, September 13, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall […]
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KCC to Host Fall Job Fair
On Thursday, September 19, Kankakee Community College will host a free Fall Job Fair, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the KCC College Center. The event is open to the public, and veterans are encouraged to attend, as well. Employers will conduct on site, pre-screening interviews for full and part-time positions. “The job fair […]
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Come on Out: Golf Cart Parade August 30
The PHS Student Council is hosting its third annual Peotone Community Golf Cart Parade on Friday, August 30. The parade will line up at 5:45 p.m. in the Peotone High School student parking lot and begin at 6 p.m., then conclude at Peotone Junior High School. The Student Council encourages participants to decorate their carts […]
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Lions Club Presenting All American Day Car Show, Burnout Event, Drone Show
On Saturday, August 24, the Beecher Lions Club is sponsoring it’s “All American Day,” an all-day event on Gould Street in downtown Beecher. The event will include a car show and a military tribute with military vehicles, including artillery on display from the Illinois National Guard. Performers for the military tribute include the Beecher High […]
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Kevin Varghese, DO, Joins Riverside Psychiatric Specialists Team
Dr. Varghese specializes in inpatient psychiatry. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome Kevin Varghese, DO, to its team of psychiatric specialists. Dr. Varghese completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, and then completed his Psychiatry Residency at Saint Louis University in Saint Louis, Missouri. Specializing […]
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Get ‘Red Gala’ Tickets Now
We the People of Kankakee County, a group of local businesspeople, is continuing plans for The Red Gala, with ticket sales ending on September 7. Proceeds from this formal “red” event go to local fire departments throughout the county. Held at the Quality Inn on Saturday, September 21, and beginning with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres […]
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Wright at Twilight
Wright at Twilight is BACK! Make plans to join family and friends on Thursday, September 5, from 5-8 p.m. The popular event, sponsored by Wright in Kankakee, takes place at Frank Lloyd Wright’s B. Harley Bradley House, on the bank of the beautiful Kankakee River, 701 S. Harrison Avenue in Kankakee. Local musicians Jerry Downs […]
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Farmers Markets
Current schedule for Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, August 24 and September 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, September 3, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic Car […]