It’s All Valentines at Park Forest Historical Museum!
The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church), Park Forest, welcomes residents to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentines Day,” February 2 – March 9. The museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., with other times by appointment. One room represents a classroom in Forest…
News from State Sen. Joyce
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” I was reminded of these powerful words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., when I gave a brief speech in Kankakee earlier this month at a prayer breakfast on the birthday of the celebrated civil…
Thank You…
Thank you so much for the cards and well wishes for my 100th birthday. It made my day and glad so many people remembered me! Lee Huesner
Thank You…
The family of Ferne Cann would like to thank everyone who sent cards, flowers, food, and kind words upon the passing our dear Mom. Thank You! Brian and Mary Cann Stuart and Jerri Cann Monte and Debbie Cann Barry and Carole Cann Kristie and Mike Jones
Women United Breakfast Returns
Sixth annual Women United Breakfast in-person, live-streamed, on International Women’s Day. The 2022 Women United Breakfast will feature an exciting lineup of local women speakers, sharing their insights on mental health, overcoming obstacles, personal and professional growth, plus so much more. The program is from 9 a.m. to noon, with doors opening at 8:15 a.m.…
Corn/Soybean Growers Joint Annual Meeting Set (At a Glan. Feb. 3)
The Will County Corn and Soybean Growers Committees will hold their annual meeting, including a lite supper, on Monday, February 21, at the Will County Farm Bureau, 100 Manhattan Road in Joliet, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to all Will County Soybean Growers, Corn Growers, and Farm Bureau farmer members. There is…
Tractors for a Cure ‘Cash Bash’
Get tickets now ($50/couple) for the March 12 St. Jude Children’s Hospital fundraiser, from 4 – 9 p.m., at the Will County Atrium. Grand prize is $2,500, in addition to cash prizes, raffles, and a silent auction. Tickets available at Peotone Bowling Alley – Gary Jurres, 708-258-9353; Debbie Werner, 815-478-5182; or Denise Lowe, 815-295-5059.
Volunteers Needed for ‘Point in Time Count’
Volunteers are needed for this year’s Point in Time Count on February 23. The Continuum of Care for Will, Kendall, and Grundy Counties will reach out to people experiencing homelessness on the night of Wednesday, February 23. Volunteers will help provide information and resources to people living on the streets, connect people in need of…
Hospital Recognized for Excellence, ACC Chest Pain Center Accreditation
AMITA Health St. Mary’s Hospital Kankakee has been recognized by the American College of Cardiology with Chest Pain Center Accreditation for its demonstrated expertise and commitment in treating patients with chest pain. The renewed accreditation, which originally was achieved by the hospital in 2018, is based on rigorous onsite evaluation of the staff’s ability to…
Peotone Library News
Residents may register for events on the website calendar or give the library a call at 708-258-3436. Keep checking the FB page, Instagram, and online calendar for more programs and updates. Too cold to travel? Why not download e-books, videos, and magazines from the library’s app or through its website. Try a new hobby or…
Rep. Haas Hosting Valentines for Veterans
For the second year, State Representative Jackie Haas is hosting the “Valentines for Veterans” program. Rep. Haas invites all community members of the 79th District to participate in making handmade valentine greetings, with well-wishes for our veterans. Valentines will be accepted at her district office, 370 E. Court Street in Kankakee, until February 10. “These…
Police Investigation in Rash of OD’s
By: Stephen Nelson An investigation into a rash of seven overdoses in one day in Kankakee continues as police say six of the victims are believed to have been at a party at the same address the night they ended up in the hospital. One of the six never made it to receive medical attention.…
Will County Executive Reminds Residents of Local Warming Centers
As temperatures plummet, and a prolonged deep freeze is anticipated, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to utilize local warming centers, if necessary. A complete list of warming shelters is listed on the home page of the Will County Emergency Management Agency’s website at www.willcountyema.org. “As the weather gets bitterly cold, I urge people…
Village President’s Variance Request Continued
By Andrea Arens Village President Dr. Peter March’s request for a variance at March Family Dental will be continued to the next Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on February 16. Planning and Zoning Commission Members Allan Gillis, Erin Ekhart, Adam Jones, William Mercer, and Chairman Jim Petreikis were present. Commission member Connie March-Curtis was not…
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, February 2 and 16, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall…
PHS Coach Updates
The Blue Devil wrestlers capped off the conference dual season with a 30-18 victory over Herscher January 20th. Wrestlers of the night were seniors Kevin Hogan, Seth Lonard and Oscar Villalobos dialing in early first period pins. As well as Ian Kreske, Alex Cardenas and mostly BIG Ben Bowmen on his first career win. Next…
KVTA Winter Production: ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’
Theatre in your backyard continues! Kankakee Valley Theatre Association proudly presents its third production of the 2021-2022 season “Peter and the Starcatcher,” this February. The small, intimate cast of 16 will bring this laugh-out-loud production to life for the Kankakee area. Performances are scheduled for Saturdays, February 5 and 12, at 7 p.m., plus Sundays, February…
