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Blockbusters Coming to Downtown Aurora’s Paramount
Paramount to bring Regional Premieres of Disney’s “Frozen,” “Waitress,” “The Full Monty,” and “Cats.” BOLD Series brings “Peter and the Starcatcher,” “An Act of God,” and “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” to Copley Theatre, and this summer opens at Stolp Island Theatre, Paramount’s new, immersive theater experience, with the debut of “Million Dollar…
WCSF’s Snydersmith Interviewed Olivia Minogue of NBC’s The Voice
University of St. Francis (USF) student and WCSF 88.7 FM on-air talent Will Snydersmith recently interviewed Olivia Minogue, a contestant on season 24 of NBC’s The Voice. The in-studio interview, which covered how Minogue landed an audition for The Voice, what her experience on the show was like, exploring new foods, and her upcoming concert…
NIU Steelpan Band to Perform Locally March 9
The Northern Illinois University Steelpan Band, who have performed locally and worldwide, will appear at Abundant Grace United Church of Christ, 18200 Dixie Highway in Homewood, on Saturday, March 9, from 6:30 – 8:45 p.m. Abundant Grace UCC is easily accessible and has ample parking on the east and west sides of the building. Tickets…
Simple Steps for Best Spring Break Ever
NAPSI – Spring break is just around the corner, and students everywhere are pulling out the essentials to prepare, whether that’s sunscreen to catch some rays, extra layers to hit the slopes, or fresh sheets to catch up on sleep. To make the most out of their time off, students should do some extra homework…
Underground Railroad, Genealogy Upcoming Topics at Library
Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad: The Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, welcomes Illinois Road Scholar Connie Martin, who will speak on “Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad.” The free program will be held on Thursday, February 1, at 6:30 p.m. Ms. Martin will share the connections…
Park Forest Historical Society News
Show and Tell, Sunday, February 25: Join us on Sunday, February 25, at 2:30 p.m., in Ryan Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, for an informal “Show and Tell” session on YOUR memories of living in Park Forest during the past 75 years. The words “show and tell” themselves evoke childhood memories, but those memories…
CSCVB Provides Destination Video, Direct Links to Top Area Tourism Amenities
With Tuesday, January 30, being “National Plan For Vacation Day” (seriously, it’s a thing), the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) launched its interactive destination video for visitors’ vacation and residents’ stay-cation ideas. The two-and-a-half-minute video displays for visitors, residents, and users’ footage of Chicago Southland amenities, with their corresponding logo and website link…
Attention Musicians: Join Tinley Park Community Band Now
The Tinley Park Community Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, is in its 36th year of making music, while the Tinley Park Jazz Band, directed by Robert Good, was formed around 1990. Musicians are invited to join this 45-piece concert band, with all instruments welcome. The Tinley Park Community Band and Jazz Band are active year-round,…
Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on Underground Railroad at Library
Kankakee Public Library welcomes Illinois Road Scholar Connie Martin, who will present a program on “Hidden Messages in Negro Spirituals on the Underground Railroad” on Thursday, February 1, at 6 p.m. Ms. Martin shares the connections of Negro Spirituals with meanings and interpretations of songs used in regions of the South, which signaled multiple signs…
Park Forest House Museum Celebrating Valentine’s Day, 75th Anniversary
Park Forest House Museum members invite you to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentine’s Day,” on display from February 3 – March 9. The museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., plus at other times by appointment, at 227 Monee Road – inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church. One room represents a…
Chess League at Kankakee Public Library
Looking for a place to hone your chess skills and enjoy a bit of competition along the way? A new season of the library’s regular chess league will launch at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, on Saturday, January 20, beginning at 10 a.m. A one-time entry fee of $30 is required, with…
SIU Med Student Vies for Miss America Crown January 14
On Christmas Eve 2021, Jessica Tilton saw a little TikTok video that inspired her to dream big. A young woman wearing a ruby red evening gown climbed the steps of an academic building. The onscreen text read: “Competing in pageants to help pay for medical school.” The woman passed behind a column and emerged on…
Christ Community Church Hosting Valentine Event
Christ Community Church will host a “Bee” My Valentine social event for adults on Saturday, February 3, from 6 – 8 p.m., at 103 W. Corning Avenue in Peotone. Guests will enjoy an evening of pizza, cupcakes, bottled water, games, prizes, in addition to entertainment. Comedian and Peotone resident Tracy DeGraaf will emcee, as well…
45th Gallery of Trees Winners Named
Winners for the 45th annual Gallery of Trees “Favorite Themes from the Past” display recently were announced. Congratulations to the following winners. In adult voting, first place was won by the Kankakee Valley Garden Club, whose theme displayed birds. Second place was taken by the Kankakee Kultivators, featuring All Things Bright and Beautiful, while third…
ITA Announces Inaugural PIANO Conference
Revolutionizing hiring opportunities for theatre artists. The Illinois Theatre Association (ITA) proudly unveils its groundbreaking Professional Interviews, Auditions and Networking Opportunities (PIANO) Conference, set to transform the landscape of the theater industry. This innovative event marks the first-of-its-kind conference, designed to provide a platform where leading hiring companies can directly engage with a diverse pool…
Dancing Through the Decades New Year’s Eve Gala
Join the Kankakee County Historical Society as we “dance through the decades” and boogie into the new year! Attendees will go back in time to the year 1948 when South Pacific was selling out shows on Broadway, and Polaroid cameras filled the shelves of major stores! The opening act for the evening is the Jazz…
Music, Ugly Sweaters, Hot Chocolate, Sinterklaas, Oh My!
The Kankakee County Historical Society will host their annual ugly sweater and hot chocolate party on Friday, December 15, from 3 to 8 p.m.! Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer right in the middle of the Kankakee County Museum’s 45th Annual Gallery of Trees, 801 S. Eighth Avenue! This year’s ugly sweater party features Marcia’s…
