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Rep. Haas Honors Local Women at Emerging Women Leaders Event
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas welcomed Lamekia Davis and Liz Gibson to the Emerging Women Leaders Event in Springfield. The event consisted of a brunch, listening session, and informational seminars from other women in leadership roles. Rep. Haas moderated the ‘Put Your Oxygen Mask on First’ breakout session, which focused on maintaining positive mental health,……
Bourbonnais Mayor Paul Schore Getting Raise
By Stephen Nelson Bourbonnais Mayor Paul Schore’s annual compensation has gone from $12,000 to $15,000 annually, thanks to passage of an ordinance at the village board meeting on March 4. Also receiving a raise is Village Clerk Brian Simeur, whose annual compensation will go from the current $4,200 to $6,000. The last time Bourbonnais raised……
Thies Park Improvement Bid Won by Bourbonnais Company
By Stephen Nelson/Andrea Arens At the Monday, March 4, Manteno Village Board meeting, trustees voted to accept a bid for Phase 2 improvements at Thies Park from Tenco Excavating of Bourbonnais. The cost for the improvement work is $2,075,972.75, with the project expected to begin this spring. It includes work on the parking lot, pickle……
Space Force Flag Donated to KCC Veteran’s Center
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Easter Egg Hunt March 24
The Concerned Citizens of Manteno invite area residents to their fun Easter Egg Hunt, for children from one to 12 years of age, on Sunday, March 24, from 1 – 3 p.m., at Manteno Legion Park on Main Street. There will be games, a craft sale, bake sale, plus an Easter Egg Tree where those……
Kankakee Library News
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, recently announced several of its upcoming March programs. For more information on upcoming events, check out the library’s Facebook page, visit lions-online.org, or call the library at 815-939-4564. Meditation Series at the Library: Join us at the library for a month-long free Meditation Series, every Wednesday in March,……
ECDA Hosting Home Health Hazard Reduction Workshop
The Kankakee Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a workshop on Thursday, March 21, at 5:30 p.m., in the ECDA office, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee. This free workshop, which is open to the public, will review home maintenance checklists to begin building a plan that keeps your home safe and……
‘Mess of Feelings’ Workshop March 16
A Mess of Feelings Workshop will be held on Saturday, March 16, from 10 – 11:30 a.m., at the Grief Center, 3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais. This workshop will give grieving individuals and families the chance to understand how messy feelings related to grief can be. UpliftedCare’s grief counselor will walk attendees through some……
Kankakee Cultivators to Meet March 14
Ready to get the yard and garden ready for spring? Join the Kankakee Kultivators Garden Club on Thursday, March 14, to learn more about pruning and shrub care, with guest speaker Nancy Addison. The program will be held at 1 p.m., in the third floor meeting room, at Kankakee Public Library. The Kankakee Kultivators, a……
Manteno Easter Egg Dash March 23
The Village of Manteno will host its annual Easter Egg Dash for residents on Saturday, March 23, at Heritage Park, 500 W. Cook Street. From 10 – 10:50 a.m., participants can enjoy photos with the Bunny, along with an array of spring themed activities. The Easter Egg Dash begins promptly at 11 a.m., and includes……
Preserving Legacies of Love Key Part of February
We all strive to be remembered for making a difference, and for showing others we appreciate all they have done to help us be successful. I had two important opportunities to show that legacy of love during the past month. As I have written here many times, I am proud to be an Illinois……
KCC Nursing Student Representing Illinois at SNA Political Action Day
Sarah Quick, of Kankakee, is preparing for her role at the Student Nursing Association Political Action Day in Springfield. Along with completing her final semester of the registered nursing program at Kankakee Community College, Quick also serves as president for SNA of Illinois. Quick graduated from Central High School in Clifton in 2013. After taking……
Kankakee Public Library News
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, recently announced several of its upcoming programs in March. For more information on upcoming events, check out the library’s Facebook page, visit lions-online.org, or call 815-939-4564. Bingo, Books, and BP: Join others in the community on Friday, March 8, from 10 a.m. – noon, at the library, for……
Kankakee Partners with Local Organizations to Host River Edge Redevelopment Info Session
The City of Kankakee has partnered with Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, The Currents of Kankakee, and the Kankakee Development Corporation (KDC) to host an information session for the River Edge Redevelopment Zone on March 26, at The Majestic Theatre. Experts from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic……
Clove Alliance Hosting Cosmic Bingo
Clove Alliance is excited to announce the return of their signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Friday, March 22, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds Expo Center. This unique bingo night, with a cosmic twist, is for adults 18 and older! With laser and black lights, loud music, and glow sticks, this interactive bingo event promises to be……