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Rotary Club Jigsaw Puzzles Available in Time for Holiday Gift-Giving

The Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club is excited to announce its 2023 jigsaw puzzle now is available for purchase at these locations in: Bourbonnais – BaDa Bloom Flowers and Bourbonnais Village Hall; Bradley – King Music; and Kankakee – Joy’s Hallmark, Kankakee County Museum, Rubber Rose Books, Stefari’s West, plus the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau.…

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Lighting of the Green: Frankfort’s Most Anticipated Holiday Tradition Returns

  It’s that time of year when the Village of Frankfort welcomes the community to come together to kick-off the holiday season in grand style. The annual Lighting of the Green promises to be a remarkable event, filled with festive lights, music, and the cheerful spirit of the holidays. This season’s Lighting of the Green…

Roger Carlson’s ‘Innocent Dawn’ Opens at USF Art Gallery

The University of St. Francis (USF) Art Gallery presents Roger Carlson: INNOCENT DAWN, which will run through November 30. In his series, Carlson attempts to use imagery and words to create a visual understanding of eternity and an afterlife. USF’s Art Gallery is at 25 E. Van Buren Street, in downtown Joliet, and is open…

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Native American Heritage Month at Kankakee Library

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month: The Kankakee Public Library invites residents to celebrate Native American Heritage Month this November! Robert D. Bailey, or Heóvėhoomáhe, translated as Yellow Robe, of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe, will share unique insight and knowledge on the culture and heritage of the Northern Cheyenne on Monday, November 20, at 6 p.m.,…

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75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at Peotone American Legion November 17

Peotone American Legion Post 392, the Peotone American Legion Auxiliary, and the Manhattan/Peotone Consolidated Fire Protection District will co-host the 75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at the Peotone American Legion Post Hall, North and Railroad Streets, on Friday, November 17, from 4:30 – 9 p.m. This event had a one-year hiatus in 2022 and is making…

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Clove Alliance Hosting COSMIC BINGO

Clove Alliance will host its signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Thursday, November 16, in the Expo Center, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds. Clove’s COSMIC BINGO is back and better than ever! It’s a special 18 years and older night of bingo with a cosmic twist! Laser lights, loud music, black lights, glow sticks, and prizes will…

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Crawl-o-Ween: Not too Late to Register

While the deadline has passed to preregister for the Halloween-themed bar crawl and get a t-shirt and passport, participants can still preregister and save $5. Crawl-o-Ween will be held from 6 to 11 p.m., on Saturday, October 28, with check-in at the Old Town Mall, 1390 Main Street, from 5 – 6 p.m. In addition…

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75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at Peotone American Legion November 17

Peotone American Legion Post 392, the Peotone American Legion Auxiliary, and the Manhattan/Peotone Consolidated Fire Protection District will co-host the 75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at the Peotone American Legion Post Hall on Friday, November 17, from 4:30 – 9 p.m. This event had a one-year hiatus in 2022 and is making a come-back this year.…

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Seeking Sponsors for COSMIC BINGO

Did you know you can help local survivors of sexual violence? Clove Alliance is hosting its signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Thursday, November 16, in the Expo Center at the Kankakee Fairgrounds and is seeking sponsors for this interactive bingo event that is out of this world. Sponsorship opportunities available include: $500 Title Sponsor –…

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KCC Hosting ‘Let’s Talk Horror!’ Discussion October 25

Let’s “creep it real”! KCC students and the community are invited to “Let’s Talk Horror!” from 1:30-2:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 25, at Kankakee Community College, in Room L355. KCC’s Psych Club and English Department will lead the discussion on the appeal of horror in literature and film! Topics include the psychological aspects of “scary things,”…

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Music at Moser Fall Concert Series

The University of St. Francis (USF) College of Arts and Sciences is proud to offer exciting musical performances to the Joliet and Will County communities through the Music at Moser Fall Concert Series. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit stfrancis.edu/music-at-moser/. This fall’s lineup includes the following performances… Illinois-Michigan Night – Crooked Tails and…

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Bourbonnais Library Hosting ‘A Day in the Life: A Beatles Celebration’

Join us Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., for a Magical Mystery Tour filled with groovy tributes to the Fab Four, including live music, a mesmerizing showcase of Beatles memorabilia, engaging presentations, and so much more. Whether you’re a Yellow Submarine veteran or a newcomer to Beatlemania, this celebration promises a day…

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Burns Newest Film to Screen at Hobart Bison Ranch

Lakeshore Public Media is thrilled to announce the local premiere screening of Ken Burns’ highly anticipated documentary “The American Buffalo,” Friday, October 20, at 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, October 21, at 11 a.m. This event is designed to captivate audiences, providing an intimate exploration of the untamed spirit of the American bison by screening part…

GSU: Potpourri Lecture Series October 12

The Knowledge Exchange recommends the Potpourri Lecture Series through the Park Forest Library, which offers stimulating and thought provoking as well as entertaining programming. This Thursday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. and in person at the Park Forest Library, “The Wild West,” with Art Burton, will be featured. Please call the library at 708-748-3731 with…

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Kankakee River Valley Regatta Returns in 2024

The City of Kankakee and the Kankakee Valley Park District are thrilled to announce the triumphant return of the Kankakee River Valley Regatta Powerboat Races. The races will take place on the beautiful waterway of the Kankakee River and are set to make waves and ignite excitement, once again, during Labor Day Weekend 2024. This…

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St. Patrick’s Hosting Harvest Social, Card Party

St. Patrick’s Council of Catholic Women, in Wilton Center, will host its Harvest Social and Card Party on Wednesday, November 1, at 11:30 a.m., at the Wilton Center Community Building, 14355 W. Joliet Road, Manhattan. Tickets are $10. The event features lunch, door prizes, a split-the-pot raffle, with tickets at $1 each or six for…

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Spine-Tingling Adventure at ‘Scary at the Prairie 5K, Spooky Sprint’

The Village of Frankfort is thrilled to announce its upcoming event, “Scary at the Prairie 5K Run and Spooky Sprint,” a Halloween-themed run/walk that promises thrills and chills for participants of all ages. This exciting event will take place at picturesque Prairie Park on Saturday, October 21, at 10:30 a.m., with the community invited to…

Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing
Manteno Police Respond to Stabbings; Suspect in Custody
Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing
Peotone Police Blotter: March 15 – 22
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Longtime Crete Code Enforcement/Animal Control Supervisor to Retire
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Monee Adding Businesses
Beecher Trustee Resigns; Board Still Trying to Pare Down Price
The new digital only version of The Panther shared its first edition in early March. –Photo courtesy Manteno High School.
New Journalism Organization ‘The Panther’ Debuts at MHS
Village officials and contractors posed for an official picture before groundbreaking actually commences in a couple of weeks. –Photo submitted.
Peotone Village Board Discussed Increasing Spending Authority
Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing
Peotone Police Blotter: March 3-14
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Green Garden Moving Ahead with Renovations
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VEDETTE SPORTS REPORT
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Monee Eighth Grader Proposes a Community Garden
Pics from the Monee Historical Soc. presentation on the railroad and history of Monee.  Christi Holston is standing and Rachel White is seated on the left. Photo by Karen Haave.
History of Monee Shaped by Railroad
Crete PD posed before their run in the Manteno Lake. –Photo by Karen Haave.
Crete, Monee Take the Plunge
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Thies Park Improvement Bid Won by Bourbonnais Company
Adyn McGinley led the charge with 26 points, but it wasn’t enough for a win. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Bobcats Made History
Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold to attend FBI Command Course. –Photo submitted.
Police Chief Wold Selected for FBI Command Course
Monee Police Department took the plunge on march 2. Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Polar Plunge Raises $190K-Plus!
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Crete to Celebrate Earth Day 2024 with Week Long Celebration
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Frustrated; Beecher Back to the Drawing Board
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Monee Honors CREW Award Recipients