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Chambers All-In For Economic Recovery Statement After Budget Address
Chambers All-In for Economic Recovery is a coalition of more than 40 chambers from every corner of the state, advocating for policy, legislation, and regulation to help Illinois businesses recover from the pandemic.
The coalition issued the following statement:
“We are encouraged to hear the Governor’s call to renew the EDGE credit program, as it is a top priority for the Coalition. But one of the top issues facing businesses is addressing the $4.5 billion Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Deficit. If not addressed, companies across Illinois will see a significant tax increase and their future growth will be hindered.
“Those seeking unemployment benefits will see reductions in the amount and duration of benefits available to them.
“This spring, the Coalition looks forward to working with the administration and the Illinois General Assembly to ultimately resolve the deficit and ensure businesses are not on the hook for more taxes, when many can least afford it.”
People interested in learning more about the All-In platform, are asked to contact the Manteno Chamber at www.mantenochamber.com. Additionally, the community can engage with the initiative by following the Coalition on Facebook @ilchambersallin.
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Chess League Begins a KPL
Spread the loveInterested in competing with other chess players? Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, will sponsor a chess league, beginning on Saturday, January 22, at 10 a.m. Registration is $20, call 815-939-4564 to reserve a space, and a full schedule will be provided. Note: Playoffs are April 2 and 9. Cash prizes will…
Manteno Girls Basketball Goes from Cold to Hot!
Spread the loveIt was rather cold in Manteno on Monday, January 10, in more ways than one, when the Wilmington Wildcats handed a stiff defeat to the Panther Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team, 30-55. Shooting just 26 percent from the floor, the Panthers also only registered one three-pointer, but to their credit, they came away with…
Manteno Police Officers Graduate ISP Academy
Spread the loveBy Melanie Holmes Congratulations go to three recent hires for the Manteno Police Department who completed the Illinois State Police (ISP) Academy in November, including Jonathan Dokter, Miranda Sinadinos, and Jacob Nelson. These officers completed 560 hours (14 weeks) of intensive training – a standard of training that has increased during the past…
United Way Opens 2022-‘23 Grant Applications
Spread the loveLocal nonprofit agencies encouraged to apply for funding. United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties announced the 2022-2023 grant applications are open. Thousands of generous community members make annual gifts to United Way’s Community Investment Fund. Each year, volunteers oversee the distribution of these gifts via grants to local organizations working to create…
Kankakee Library Returns to Walk-In Services
Spread the loveKankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, will return to walk-in services only until further notice. For the safety of patrons and staff, masks are required while inside the library, and patrons are asked to please maintain social distancing, as well as utilize the hand sanitizer provided throughout the library. There is no…
Kankakee County Coat/Glove Drive Underway
Spread the loveDonations now accepted at Kankakee Public Library or Made for Me Boutique. United Way encourages residents to donate new or gently-used coats and gloves to benefit both adults and children living near the Strong Neighborhoods Elm House in Kankakee. Donation drop-off bins are available until Wednesday, January 26, at the Kankakee Public Library…
Manteno Trivia: January 13
Spread the loveBy Melanie Holmes In a previous edition, we featured a visual clue – a photo of a cement marker along a country road whose crown is topped with toys – and asked if anyone could identify the location of the marker. We also asked, “What’s the story behind it?” Since that trivia column…
Farm Bureau Foundation 2022 Scholarship Applications Available
Spread the loveThe Kankakee County Farm Bureau Foundation is offering scholarships to support those furthering their education in an agriculturally related field of study. Scholarships for graduating high school seniors will be $1,500 each this year. To compliment the scholarships available to graduating high school seniors in 2015, the program expanded to include support for…
Kankakee Public Library Returns to Curbside Pick-Up Service
Spread the loveDue to staff shortages, the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, is closing to the public and returning to curbside pick-up only. Monday through Friday, patrons may call the library at 815-937-6901 to reserve materials and choose a pick-up time slot. Hours for service are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and 2…
Village Board Approves $391K to Remodel Police Department
Spread the loveBy Eric Peterson The Village of Manteno held its biweekly board meeting on January 3. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence led by Mayor Nugent, was had by all in honor of critically injured officer Tyler Bailey and fallen officer Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic of the Bradley Police Department., Early on…
AMITA Welcomes First Baby of 2022
Spread the love AMITA Health St. Mary’s proudly announced its first baby born in 2022. Baby Carmen Olivia Muñoz arrived on January 1, at 11:25 a.m. She weighed seven pounds, four ounces, and was 19.25 inches long. The proud parents are Deanna Diaz and Ivan Muñoz of St. Anne. Dr. Valerie Goldfain ushered the little…
Panthers Fall to Blue Devils, 44-70
Spread the loveOn Monday, January 3, the Panthers succumbed to the rival Blue Devils, 44-70, in a conference match-up at home. At one point, Manteno had a six-point lead before heading to the half tied at 25-25. That all changed in the second half, as Peotone took over the game for the win. Manteno was hurt…
Death Penalty Sought; Sgt. Rittmanic Honored
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens Kankakee County State’s Attorney Jim Rowe is seeking the death penalty for suspects Darius Sullivan and Xandria Harris. Rowe appeared in court Monday and is seeking life sentences for Sullivan and Harris. He’s also requesting federal murder charges to be filed against Sullivan and Harris and for federal prosecutors to…
Bradley Police Officer killed, another wounded
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens Updated: At 9:41 pm Wednesday December 29, two Bradley police officers were called to the Comfort Inn on Route 50 on a report of unattended dogs barking in the parking lot. Officers located the vehicle and the possible owner. While attempting a conversation, the officers were attacked by the occupants…
Join the Library’s January Events
Spread the loveMark your new calendars for several of the January events featured at Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street. All of these events are free and open to the public. Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: The library hosts a Tuesday Morning Book Discussion on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. This…