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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…
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.…
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 –…
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,”…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Travel/Tourism Celebrated at CSCVB ‘Together Again’ Annual Meeting, Awards Luncheon
For the first time in four years, due to COVID-19, the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) brought the region “Together Again” at its annual meeting and awards luncheon at the DoubleTree by Hilton Chicago-Alsip. More than 300 local politicians, businesspeople, and community partners celebrated the rebound of the travel and tourism industry in…
WCSF-88.7 FM Mega Music Rummage Sale October 28
WCSF-88.7 FM, the radio station of the University of St. Francis (USF), is hosting its annual Mega Music Rummage Sale on Saturday, October 28, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale will take place at the University of St Francis’ St. Clare Campus (Assembly Hall), at 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. Donated LPs, compact…
JSO Concert October 7-8 at USF
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the opening concert series of its 2023-2024 season with newly appointed artistic director and conductor, Dr. Sean Paul Mills, leading an all-orchestra program featuring music by Verdi, Dvorak, Mussorgsky, and Mendelssohn. Titled “Renewal,” the JSO will perform Giuseppe Verdi’s “La Forza del Destino Overture,” Antonin Dvorak’s…
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Hosting ‘Tickled Pink’
Free breast cancer event features comedy, information, and much more. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields invites women to laugh and learn about breast cancer at the free Tickled Pink event on October 25 in Flossmoor. The event features a panel discussion with physicians and healthcare providers, appetizers, one drink (cash bar thereafter), chair massages, healthcare screenings,…
Classical Music, Treasures from Mexico and U.S. Coming October 13
The Kankakee County Historical Society has partnered with María Santos Arellano-Buchanan (a member of Tu Casa Guanajuato in Chicago, member of the Guanajuato Counsel for Migrants and its families, and president of Club San Miguel) to bring a piano concert of four hands to Kankakee – “Classical Musical Treasures from Mexico and the USA,” by…
Locavore Farm Holding Inaugural Autumn Farm/Art Experience; Collaborates with LB Market
On Saturday, October 21, from noon to 8 p.m., Locavore Farm, 11588 N. 17500E in Grant Park, will host its inaugural Autumn Art and Farm Experience – a curated event, connecting the creativity of handmade art and design with the development of agricultural ecosystems that inspire sustainable and self-sufficient food systems and lifestyles. Partnering with…
