St. Mary’s Fundraiser
Get some Cranky Mike’s Popcorn at Ascension St. Mary’s.
Ascension Saint Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a Cranky Mike’s Popcorn Fundraiser on Thursday, January 26, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Circle Lobby outside of the Gathering Grounds Coffee and Gift Shop. Please enter through the main entrance of the hospital. Your support is greatly appreciated, as all proceeds benefit the hospital Auxiliary. For questions, please call Volunteer Services at 815-937-2479.
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Locavore Farm Holding Inaugural Autumn Farm/Art Experience; Collaborates with LB Market
Spread the loveOn Saturday, October 21, from noon to 8 p.m., Locavore Farm, 11588 N. 17500E in Grant Park, will host its inaugural Autumn Art and Farm Experience – a curated event, connecting the creativity of handmade art and design with the development of agricultural ecosystems that inspire sustainable and self-sufficient food systems and lifestyles.…
Kankakee Public Library News
Spread the loveKankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, in Kankakee, recently announced its October programs. For additional information, call the library at 815-939-4564 or visit them on Facebook. Landscape Painting – A Learning Series: The library is pleased to offer “Landscape Painting: A Learning Series” on the first three Tuesdays in October – October…
October Crete Area Chamber Events
Spread the loveMark those calendars for the following up-coming events that are sure to be of interest. Garage Sale Days will be held October 13 and 14. Sign-up at www.cretechamber.com/events or pick-up an application at Old Plank Trail Bank, Crete Library, or village hall. To be included on the address list, information must be received…
Peotone Library News
Spread the loveThe annual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will be held Thursday through Saturday, October 5-7. Dates and hours include: Thursday, October 5, from 3 – 7 p.m.; Friday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t forget to stop by…
Peotone Village Board Approves Another Liquor License
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens The Peotone Village Board unanimously approved a liquor license for the Corner Cafe, at 102 N. Second Street, at the September 11 board meeting. The Corner Cafe intends to extend their hours and offer liquor to patrons. The license was approved pending provisions of the code are met and approval…
Sen. Harris Announces Nearly $7.6 million in Local School Funding
Spread the loveState Sen. Napoleon Harris III is excited to announce $7.6 million in additional funding will be awarded to local schools to help move toward fair and equitable school systems in Illinois. “As a father, I want to ensure all our children have the opportunity to receive an excellent education,” said Harris. “The state’s…
The Barn on Rte. 45 Investigated
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens “The Barn” located at 27631 S. Rte. 45 in Peotone is being investigated for operating a liquor business without a license. The property, owned by Raymond Dettmering, was served a search warrant of The Barn and his residence on Saturday September 9. The search was conducted by the Illinois State…
PHS Class of ’73 Reunion
Spread the loveForty-four members of Peotone High School’s Class of 1973 celebrated their 50th Reunion earlier this summer. Festivities opened with a Mixer on July 21 at Game On Bar and Grill in downtown Peotone, for a meet and greet to say hello and begin catching up. The next evening, reunion festivities were held at…
Clove Alliance Offering Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training
Spread the loveClove Alliance is offering its 40-hour Sexual Assault Crisis Intervention Training to provide participants with knowledge of acute crisis intervention and sexual assault to better understand survivors’ needs and provide advocacy services. Successful completion of this training allows participants to volunteer at Clove Alliance. The training consists of both in person learning and…
It’s Halloween at the House Museum
Spread the loveFrom September 16 – November 4, vintage Halloween decorations are on display in the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, located at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road. The museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., or at other times by appointment. Display items include Gurley Halloween candles, die-cut…
ILHS, PHS Weekly Volleyball Highlights
Spread the loveILHS: On Tuesday, September 12, Illinois Lutheran High School hosted Clifton Central in an RVC match. Clifton jumped out to an early lead in the first set to go up 14-8. The Chargers were able to get to within 3 at 19-22, but a Clifton side out and 2 straight points gave the…
Peotone Library News
Spread the loveSeptember is National Library Card Sign-up Month – It’s Elementary! Get your card for a chance to enter our drawing for a gift card. Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Youth Services September 21: Young Adult Book Talk, online, at 5 p.m. September 25: Teddy Bear…
Rotary Hosting FlannelFest October 7
Spread the loveThe Rotary Club of Bradley-Bourbonnais is hosting a FlannelFest fundraiser on October 7, at Splitting Targets on West Avenue in Kankakee. Along with throwing axes, participants will receive one free drink from the bar, as well as being able to sample all the chili at the local Fire Departments Chili Cook-off. Tickets are…
