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Rotary Jigsaw Puzzles Still Available
In need of a gift? The Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club still has their annual jigsaw puzzle available for purchase, with a limited number of puzzles available at Joy’s Hallmark, Ba Da Bloom Flower Shoppe, the Kankakee County Museum, King Music, Rubber Rose Books and Prints, the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Stefari’s West, as well…
‘Visit Chicago Southland’ Wins Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website
‘Visit Chicago Southland’ won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website Budget A. The recognition came during the Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism in Peoria. The three-day Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism — the state’s premier educational and networking conference for tourism industry professionals — gathered more than 360 tourism…
JSO Announces Final Concert of 2023-2024 Season
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the final concert set of its 2023-2024 Season with Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Sean Paul Mills leading a program of works by Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, and Antonin Dvorak, and featuring trumpet soloist Gilmar Cavalcante. Titled “Rejoice!” the JSO will perform Louis…
Merchant Street MusicFest Announces Music Education Scholarships
Merchant Street MusicFest, in collaboration with King Music and the Dave King Memorial Music Fund, is pleased to announce the inaugural MSMF Music Education Scholarship to be awarded at this year’s fest on Saturday, July 27. The scholarship award is for eight free weeks of music lessons, after which the recipient will have the option…
BPL Hosting Interview, Book Signing with Amy Kemp
Join us on Monday, April 29, at 6 p.m., as library director and long-time Bourbonnais resident Kelly McCully interviews local author Amy Kemp about her new book, “I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More — Without More Work.” Bring your books to have them signed or purchase…
Save the Date for Frankfort’s Kick-Off to Summer Celebration
Join friends and neighbors as residents kick-off summertime in Frankfort with an exciting celebration! On Sunday, June 2, downtown Frankfort will come alive with a day where community spirit, entertainment, and summer vibes collide. The event marks the opening of the summer season of the Frankfort Country Market, with the market expanding to feature more…
KPL Hosting ‘An Evening with Rodney Freeman’
Librarian, archivist, filmmaker, and former Kankakee resident Rodney Freeman will be speaking at the Kankakee Public Library on Thursday, April 11, at 6 p.m. Freeman’s documentary “Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians” is set for release in early 2025. Amidst the rising challenges of book banning and censorship, Freeman’s documentary sheds…
Here’s What’s Happening at the Park Forest Historical Society
The Park Forest Historical Society cordially invites area residents to its Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception, on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m., in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. Please join us for this happy occasion. Congratulations to Sam Beber, Gregory C. Randall, Vernice Johnson-Warren, Betsy Williams, Janette Rodriguez…
YWCA, The Grow Center, and Project SUN Present ‘LATE: A Love Story’
Rachelle Zola, at 75 years old, is walking from Chicago to Montgomery, Alabama, to confront the pervasive realities of racism and amplify the voices of those who have been marginalized and silenced. Rachelle will perform her one-woman play, “LATE: A Love Story” and host a discussion about the stories she has to tell, on Saturday,…
Justin Cordero Performing in ‘Godspell’ at Lewis
Justin Cordero, of New Lenox, is a cast member in Lewis University’s Philip Lynch Theatre’s performance of “Godspell” (2012), a moving production that shares Jesus’ powerful messages of love, kindness, and tolerance. “Godspell” (2012), conceived by John-Michael Tebelak, will have performances on April 19-21 and April 25-28. The first weekend’s performances are at 7:30 p.m.…
Elizabeth Packard: The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced
Join Laura Keyes, as Elizabeth Packard, for this informative and inspiring presentation on “Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard – The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced,” on Saturday, April 20, from 2 – 3:30 p.m., at the Kankakee County Museum in Small Memorial Park, 801 South Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. Tickets are $10 for general admission or…
Manteno Announces ‘Spring Showcase: Garden and Arts Festival’
Spring is in the air, and the Village of Manteno is proud to announce its first ever “Spring Showcase: A Garden and Arts Festival” set for Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Spring Showcase, an all-day community celebration of spring and the arts, was created with the intent to enable the…
Aurora U’s Schingoethe Center, Fermilab Present ‘Beyond the Visible’
The Schingoethe Center of Aurora University and Fermilab present “Beyond the Visible,” featuring seven artists demonstrating how art and science can come together to create beauty and spark inclusive conversations about cutting-edge science “Beyond the Visible” is an original exhibition co-curated by Dr. Natasha Ritsma, director of the Schingoethe Center, and Georgia Schwender, founder of…
Family Tree Story/Craft Time with Kathy Gates
The Kankakee County Museum, 801 South Eighth Avenue in Kankakee, is excited to host this new opportunity featuring local children’s book author Kathy Gates, for an hour-long program that includes a book reading and keepsake activity. During the story and craft hour, children will learn the importance of one’s family tree and that each child…
KPL Hosting Amy Kemp Interview, Book Signing
Join us at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, as author Amy Kemp shares her new book, “I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More – Without More Work,” in an interview with local business leader and long-time Kankakee resident JaHana Holloway. The event on Tuesday,…
Don’t Forget: COSMIC BINGO March 22
Clove Alliance’s COSMIC BINGO, for those 18 years and above, will be held Friday, March 22, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds Expo Center. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and bingo starts at 6:30 p.m. Individual tickets are $35 and include bingo cards, glow hat, and bingo dauber. Tickets can be purchased online at clovealliance.ticketleap.com but will…
Christ Community Church Hosting Ladies, Girls Tea April 20
Christ Community Church in Peotone will host Daughters of the King Ladies and Girls Tea on Saturday, April 20, from 1-3 p.m., at 103 W. Corning Avenue. Tickets are $15 for ages 13 through adult, $10 for ages five-12, and free for girls ages four and under. The purpose of the event is to celebrate…
