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PHS to Present Cariani’s ‘Almost, Maine’
Mark your calendars to attend the delightful romantic comedy “Almost, Maine,” by John Cariani, which will be performed by Peotone High School thespians on Friday, November 4, and Saturday, November 5. Both performances will be held at 7 p.m., in the high school auditorium. Here’s a little about what the audience can expect. In the…
‘Trial by Fire’ at OCM
Hosted by the Iroquois County Historical Society, “Trial by Fire: The Salem Witch Trials” will be presented in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry, Watseka, on Sunday, October 30, at 2 p.m. Jessica Michna will portray Goode Rebeka Nurse. Michna is an impressionist of notable historical women. She is a 2016…
Artists with Autism Booth Happy Success at Halloween Event
On October 16, the Merchant Street Gallery of Artists with Autism had a booth at the Rotary Club of Kankakee’s event, Halloween Downtown, which featured free kids’ games, local food venders, live music, and a trunk-or-treat. Artists and volunteers from the Gallery designed and built a fun, spidery game for the kids. Catapults were made…
Marian Catholic Presents ‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’
Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights will perform “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” a musical comedy centering on a fictional middle school spelling bee and an eclectic group of six mid-pubescents, who vie for the spelling championship of a lifetime. While candidly disclosing hilariously, touching stories from their home lives, the tweens…
Haas Honors Combs Farm as October Spotlight
State Rep. Jackie Haas continued to recognize businesses in and around her district in a monthly ‘local business spotlight’ feature. For October, Rep. Haas is proud to recognize Combs Farm in Momence! This local business has served the community well for the past 120 years, and this week Representative Haas honored that commitment with a…
Clove Alliance Hosting Glo Bingo
Come celebrate Clove Alliance’s 35th Anniversary of providing hope and healing at GLO BINGO! Organizers expect a sell-out crowd on Friday, November 11, at the Expo Center, Kankakee Fairgrounds. This is not your grandma’s bingo, but it is a special 18 years and older night of high energy, loud music, black lights, and tons of…
BTPD Presents ‘A Night in Sleepy Hollow’
Bourbonnais Township Park District is celebrating 30 years of “A Night in Sleepy Hollow” and is presented by Title Sponsors Shoup Manufacturing, Fieldstone Credit Union, and Fannie May. The spooky fall favorite will be held at Perry Farm Park on October 14, 15, 21 and 22. Family-friendly activities include rides, games, re-enactments, food, and fun.…
Fight Club Survivor Hosting Fall Basket Bingo
Flight Club Survivor invites the community to their Fall Basket Bingo on Saturday, October 22, beginning at 6 p.m., (doors open at 5 p.m.), at the Grant Park Community Center, 209 W. Dixie Highway. The event features food, drinks, vendors, and raffles, all for a great cause – to help the Club help those fighting…
Fall Fair on the Square in Manteno!
LaMore Realty and Whitmore Ace Hardware Manteno will host a Fall Fair on the Square on October 22, from noon to 2 p.m., on the Square at Second in Manteno. Local merchants will be on hand with seasonal fun, a hayride, games, prizes, and shopping for all ages, and all are encouraged to wear their…
WCSF-88.7 FM Mega Music Rummage Sale October 29
WCSF-88.7 FM, radio station of the University of St. Francis (USF), is hosting its annual free Mega Music Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at USF’s St. Clare Campus, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. Thousands of items will be for sale at the event, including vinyl LPs, 45s, 78s,…
Bourbonnais Public Library Presents ‘A Killer Among Us’
Historian Clarence Goodman presents “A Killer Among Us: Killers, Fiends, and Weirdos of Chicago’s Victorian Era” on Monday, October 24, from 6:30 – 8 p.m. Join others for a spooky autumn evening and explore the stories of killers, fiends, and weirdos of Chicago’s Victorian Era! This event is free. Please register at www.bourbonnaispubliclibrary.org.
GSU Film Festival Features ‘Mustang Saviors’
Governor State University’s fifth annual Film Festival is proud to present the groundbreaking film “Mustang Saviors,” on Friday, October 14! It is a documentary about the pairing of wild mustang horses with our nation’s veterans, resulting in an unprecedented healing experience. This special screening will be held in Governors State University’s F1622 Amphitheater, at 7:45…
Park Forest Historical Society Fall News
Programming for 2021: Programming for the remainder of the year probably will be on YouTube, airing past programs, which tell the history members work so hard to preserve and share. This information deserves to be seen by a new audience. So far, the new audience seems to agree! September is Membership Recruitment and Renewal Month!…
October Fun with Crete Area Chamber Events
Get ready for some October fun with the Crete Area Chamber of Commerce. Garage Sale Days will be held on Friday and Saturday, October 7 -8. Sign-up at www.cretechamer.com/events, or pick-up an application at Old Plank Trail Bank, village hall, or the Crete Library. Then mark your calendar for Saturday, October 29, for the Chamber’s…
Chess League at Kankakee Public Library
Interested in competing with other chess players? The Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, will host a chess league, beginning on Saturday, October 1, at 10 a.m. Registration is $25; call 815-939-4564 or stop by the third floor of the library to reserve a space. The regular season will run October 1, 22, 29,…
Lineup for Manteno Oktoberfest ‘Looking Good’!
Manteno’s annual Oktoberfest is coming September 22-25 to downtown Manteno, and it’s sure to be a fun-filled time for the entire family. On Thursday, September 22, the carnival begins at 5 p.m., and outdoor beer service will be available, with wristbands required. On the Main Street stage, Alpine Thunder will play from 5-6:30 p.m., and…
Park Forest Art Fair Celebrates 66th Year
Boasting a rich history and wealth of gifted artists, along with status as one of the Southland’s most valued annual treasures, the Park Forest Art Fair, sponsored by Tall Grass Arts Association (TGAA), in September celebrates its 66th year, on September 17 and 18, from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., in Downtown Park Forest on…
