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Visit the 1860s in Civil War-Style
For those who have an interest in the American Civil War and want to learn what it was like to be in camp in 1862, don’t miss this event! The Manhattan Township Historical Society will host its third annual, outdoor, living history event, featuring Cypress Company, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, July…
Tractors for a Cure Memorial Tractor Ride August 6
Mark your calendars for August 6 and get tickets now for the second annual Tractors for a Cure Memorial Tractor Ride in memory of Don Werner Sr. and benefitting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. The tractor ride will leave from the Peotone American Legion Post at 9 a.m. on August 6, then travel through the…
Fireworks July 2 along Kankakee River Banks
The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music, followed by fireworks, will continue on Saturday, July 2, along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The fundraising event includes three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4 p.m., with admission at $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony…
Donate Used Music/Memorabilia to WCSF 88.7 FM
WCSF 88.7 FM, the University of St. Francis’ radio station, will host its annual Mega Music Rummage Sale this fall and currently is seeking community donations of used and collectible music and memorabilia. For those who cannot bear to throw out their pre-loved media, here is the answer – donate it to WCSF. Donations may…
BTPD Presents Summer Concert Series Line-Up
Bourbonnais Township Park District and Fieldstone Credit Union announce the Summer Concert Series, which returns on Tuesday evenings from July 5 through August 9, from 7 – 8:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the best bands in Chicagoland as they perform in gorgeous outdoor settings. Concessions and food trucks will be available,…
Rockin’ on the Square June 17
Village of Manteno holding Rockin’ on the Square and seventh annual Golf Cart Parade. Join the Village of Manteno at the opening night of their Summer Concert Series – Rockin’ on The Square, on Friday, June 17, from 7 – 9:30 p.m., at the Square on Second – the village’s most popular community park, which…
It’s Heritage Day in Momence June 18!
Heritage Day in Momence is on Saturday, June 18, and will provide much of interest for area residents, at the town’s museums. Organizers have planned a great historical day! Visit the Earl Schoeffner Farm Museum, between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., and enjoy a free guided tour, in addition to the exhibit opening of the…
Merchant Street MusicFest Tickets on Sale Now
Presale tickets may be purchased at Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, for the Merchant Street MusicFest, on July 29 and 30. The MusicFest is a two-day music festival held in downtown Kankakee at the Harold and Jean Miner Square, 199 South East Avenue. Tickets are $8 for one day, and $15 for both festival…
Virtual Evening with Andrea Elliott; ‘Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in an American City’
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, is hosting a Zoom event with the first woman to win an individual Pulitzer in both Arts and Letters and Journalism. New York Times journalist Andrea Elliott’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival, and Hope in an American City, chronicles eight dramatic years in the life of…
It’s Time for Kankakee County’s Strawberry Jazz Festival!
It’s time to celebrate spring in Kankakee County at the annual Strawberry Jazz Festival! This year’s event, sponsored by the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County, will be held Sunday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Northfield Square Mall in Bradley. Parking, admission, and entertainment are free. The mission of the CAC…
Acting Out Theatre Co. Announces Cast, Ticket Info
Casting was announced for AOTC’s production of “A Chorus Line,” which is set for July 8, 9, and 10, with rain dates July 11 – 12. It will be held “Off Broadway” on the grounds of Peddinghaus Corp., in the shadow of the New York dance studio of Paula Aubry, 200 N. Washington Avenue, Bradley.…
32nd Annual Rhubarb Festival May 22
Mark your calendars now for the 32nd annual Rhubarb Festival, Sunday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Kankakee County Museum at Small Memorial Park, 801 South Eighth Avenue, Kankakee. Organizers are asking residents to join them to kick-off spring at the museum. Vendors will fill the museum grounds, as well as…
Manteno Chamber Hosting ‘Thrill of the Games: Movie Mania!’
Manteno Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “Thrill of the Games” tournament sponsored by O’Dekirk, Allred and Associates on Saturday, May 14, from 1– 4:30 p.m. Participants will check in at the Square on Second (if raining, Leo Hassett Community Center) and then travel to 11 participating Chamber businesses. The cost is $20 per…
Southland Visitors Guide, Spring/Summer Festivals, Events Guide Available
The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) released Chicago Southland Visitors Guide, 2022 Chicago Southland Spring/Summer Festivals and Events Guide and the CSCVB’s new and improved website. The Visitors Guide offers 90 colorful pages featuring information on things to see and do, arts and culture, accommodations, dining, shopping, transportation, and other visitor amenities in…
New Visitors’ Guide Available for Kankakee County
There’s a guide detailing cool things to do in Kankakee County? Why yes, yes there is! Visit Kankakee County, who locals know as the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB), has been busy making their list and checking it twice. Friday, April 22, is the official release of their most recent marketing publication, the…
Community Concert Band Free Spring Concert May 1
The Tinley Park Community Concert Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, presents their annual free Spring Concert on Sunday, May 1, at 3 p.m., in the Art Beckmann Performing Arts Center (enter at door #3) at Central Middle School, 18146 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park. Musical selections include rousing marches and uplifting spring music. The…
Get Dueling Pianos Tickets Now!
Tickets still are available for Dueling Pianos, benefitting local families served by Child Network. The fun program is on Saturday, April 23, beginning at 7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Cameo Room, 187 S. Indiana Avenue in Kankakee – doors open at 6 p.m. The $30 tickets may be purchased at www.ChildNetwork.org or…
