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AI Unmanned Kayaks Tackle Invasive Carp Problem
GPS-enabled kayaks deployed at Emiquon offer new hope in struggle to keep multiple species of invasive carp at bay, TNC officials say. LEWISTOWN, Ill. Unmanned kayaks equipped with side-scanning sonar gathering data in the dark of night at The Nature Conservancy in Illinois’ (TNC) Emiquon Preserve could be a game changer in wetlands invasive…
Rep. Haas Receives Illinois CBHA Legislator of Year Award
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas received the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois (CBHA) 2023 Legislator of the Year Award. “I am truly honored to receive this award from such an incredible organization,” said Rep. Haas. “As a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years’ experience working in the community, I have been…
Rockett Sentenced to 12 Years in Fatal Girlfriend Shooting
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Ben Rockett, 71, of Joliet, was sentenced recently to 12 years in prison in the 2021 shooting death of Sonja Underwood. Rockett pled guilty to Armed Habitual Criminal (a class X felony) before Circuit Judge Carmen Goodman. On the evening of March 30, 2021, Rockett and girlfriend Underwood…
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…
Put a Freeze on Electrical Fires During Winter Holidays
State Farm offering free Ting device. As homeowners string decorative lights and plug in additional appliances to stay warm during the holidays, State Farm is providing tips to help keep common holiday electrical fire hazards at bay. Nearly 5,000 homeowners filed claims with State Farm related to electrical/faulty wiring issues this year (November 2022 to…
Happy Birthday!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: December 19: Kimberly Bogart Metz!! December 20: Bruce Clover and a very special Peotone resident on her 104th – Carole Reichert!!!!!! Hope it’s a fabulous day and year!!!!!! December 22: Special ladies – Sharon Schmidt, Paula Prium, and Sharon Younker – a Florida reader!!! December 23: Courtney Bettenhausen!!
Windy City ThunderBolts Win National Economic Award
The Windy City ThunderBolts have won the “2023 Champions in Economic Impact in Sports Tourism Award” by Sports Destination Management. The official announcement was published in SDM’s November/December issue. The award is in large part from the baseball club hosting two summer events at their home park, Ozinga Field, in Crestwood. The Frontier League All-Star…
Riverside Named One of Illinois,’America’s Healthiest Employers
Riverside ranked 20th in healthiest 100 workplaces in America. Health and wellness are vital to fostering a productive and resilient workforce, something Riverside Healthcare takes seriously. For its dedication to promoting employee health, Riverside was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, ranking 20th in the nation. Additionally, Riverside earned first place in…
Christmas Price Index Through the Years
(StatePoint) The good old days – when a gallon of gas was only $1.13 and a performance by 10 leaping lords could be purchased for just more than $2,900. The year was 1984, and those Lords-a-Leaping, along with the other 11 gifts from the popular holiday carol, “The Twelve Days of Christmas,” were making their…
Embracing Dietary Diversity at Your Holiday Table: A Flavorful Feast for All
(StatePoint) The holidays, a time for gratitude and celebration, can be particularly challenging for those living with dietary restrictions. A recent national survey commissioned by Amy’s Kitchen and conducted by Atomik Research showed that more than 32 percent of households live with someone with a dietary restriction. Whether you’re following a gluten-free, dairy-free, or plant-based…
Kankakee County Museum Presents Gallery of Trees and More
The Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, Kankakee, invites area residents to the annual Gallery of Trees. Celebrating 45 years of this beloved local tradition, this year the Museum is filled with more than 35 trees decorated by area non-profit organizations, based on favorite themes from the past 45 years. Traditionally, more than 3,000…
Legion Fish Fry December 9
Don’t forget to stop by Peotone American Legion Post 392, 109 E. North Street, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., for some delicious fish after a great day at Christmas in the Village. Dinners (all-you-can-it, if dining in) are $15 for either perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread and butter, plus this…
Happy Birthday!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: December 8: Andrea Arens!! December 11: Carley Maupin!! December 13: Caleb Russell!! December 14: Morgan Ashline!! December 16: Katie Oliver!!
Sen. Joyce: Modernizing Thinking, Technology to Power Future
Creating public policy requires constantly adapting what we have done before to what we need to do today and for tomorrow. Sometimes, that means rethinking a position that can hit close to home. Since 1987, Illinois has had in place a moratorium on additional construction of nuclear power generation facilities. Concerns about the hazards of…
Community Band Holiday Concert December 3
The Tinley Park Community Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, presents their annual free Holiday Concert on Sunday, December 3, at 4 p.m., in the Art Beckmann Performing Arts Center (enter at door no. 3) at Central Middle School, 18146 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park. The guest choir will feature the Fierke Singers from Fierke…
Crete Country Christmas is Coming to Town This Weekend!
Organizers have so much in store for the community at the Crete Country Christmas, December 1 – 3, and hope you’ll join them to celebrate the season. It seems there’s something for everyone – young and old, including a Grinch 5K, Breakfast with the Grinch, Santa visits, a Cocoa and Cookie Crawl, Holiday House Walk,…
