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45th Gallery of Trees Winners Named
Winners for the 45th annual Gallery of Trees “Favorite Themes from the Past” display recently were announced. Congratulations to the following winners. In adult voting, first place was won by the Kankakee Valley Garden Club, whose theme displayed birds. Second place was taken by the Kankakee Kultivators, featuring All Things Bright and Beautiful, while third…
ITA Announces Inaugural PIANO Conference
Revolutionizing hiring opportunities for theatre artists. The Illinois Theatre Association (ITA) proudly unveils its groundbreaking Professional Interviews, Auditions and Networking Opportunities (PIANO) Conference, set to transform the landscape of the theater industry. This innovative event marks the first-of-its-kind conference, designed to provide a platform where leading hiring companies can directly engage with a diverse pool…
Dancing Through the Decades New Year’s Eve Gala
Join the Kankakee County Historical Society as we “dance through the decades” and boogie into the new year! Attendees will go back in time to the year 1948 when South Pacific was selling out shows on Broadway, and Polaroid cameras filled the shelves of major stores! The opening act for the evening is the Jazz…
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…
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…
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,…
USF Holiday Concert Events Set for December
Celebrate the holiday season with the University of St. Francis (USF) as Joliet’s university presents two special concert events in December. Christmas at the Motherhouse: The University of St. Francis (USF) presents Christmas at the Motherhouse on Friday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m. and again at 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, in the St.…
‘Step Back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah’
Plus 75th Anniversary of Park Forest exhibits at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, invites you to “Step Back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah,” which will be open from November 29, through January 3. Also available to view…
Enjoy WCSF’s ‘Spirit of Christmas’ Programming
Starting at noon on Thanksgiving Day and running through 12 p.m. on January 2, the University of St. Francis (USF) radio station WCSF-FM 88.7 switches from its regular programming to the 30th anniversary season of the Spirit of Christmas, a 24-hour, commercial-free, season-long holiday format. “As we enter our 31st season, I’d like to express…
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Food and Drink
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…
50,000 Pounds of Pork Donated to Regional Foodbanks
As part of the “Pork Power: Partnering to Fight Hunger in Illinois” campaign, the Illinois Pork Producers Association (IPPA) donated 50,000 pounds of ground pork to nine regional food banks in 2023. Recently, IPPA President Chad Leman was joined by Illinois Corn Growers Association Board Member Shane Gray and staff members from the Illinois Pork…
Will County Health Department, IDPH Remind Residents to Prevent Holiday Foodborne Illnesses
With Thanksgiving just days away, the Will County Health Department and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) remind Will County residents to take precautions this holiday season to protect everyone from foodborne Illnesses. Every year, the CDC estimates 48 million people get sick from a foodborne illness, 128,000 are hospitalized, and 3,000 pass away.…
CSCVB Releases Fall/Winter Festivals, Events Guide
The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (CSCVB) annual Festivals and Events Guide is back with its Fall 2023/Winter 2024 edition. “Our staff and community partners have done a thorough job in putting this valuable tool together,” said Jim Garrett, President/CEO of the Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau. The CSCVB Festivals and Events Guide…
Say Cheese – Cottage Cheese, That Is!
The new food trend is adding cottage cheese to your diet, but where does fad end and healthy eating begin? Cottage cheese is a good source of protein, calcium, and probiotics, but the salt content can add up quickly. When working cottage cheese into one’s diet, plan your meals and eat in moderation. Options include…
Eat Deliberately this Holiday Season
November, December, and January bring bountiful holiday meals. While it’s tempting to chow down, experts are cautioning how overindulgence can make you feel mentally and physically crummy in the moment, plus open the door to long-term unhealthy eating habits. Have the right mindset… Andrew Zasada, MD, provides emergency department care at OSF HealthCare. He says…
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…
Frankfort Fall Fest 2023: Street Closures and Traffic Advisory
The much-anticipated Frankfort Fall Fest is just around the corner, bringing together the community for a weekend of festivities, entertainment, and camaraderie. As we prepare for this exciting event, the Village of Frankfort would like to inform residents, visitors, and businesses about the temporary street closures, parking restrictions, and traffic adjustments that will be in…
CSCVB Releases Updated ‘Cheers and Beers’ Guide
Looking for a place to enjoy a deliciously unique, ice cold locally brewed beer or find the best location to sip on an after-work drink? How about discovering the perfect wine bar to impress your significant other? The Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau (CSCVB) has produced its second “Cheers and Beers” guide to help…
Mayor Ogle Brings Back Taste of Frankfort 2023
Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle announced his fundraising committee, once again, will host the popular fall fundraiser, Taste of Frankfort, on Tuesday, September 26, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at CD and ME – 23320 S. LaGrange Road in Frankfort. The event will feature a wide variety of food samplings from some of the finest restaurants…
As You Age, Say No to Junk Food
Greasy pizza, cookies, sugary drinks – you name it – junk food has a grip on many Americans, including people between 50-and-80 years old. About 13 percent of adults in that age group are addicted to highly processed foods (one-in-eight), according to a study by the University of Michigan’s National Poll on Healthy Aging. “It…
Wire Brush Bristles: Worst BBQ Ingredient
Wire brush bristles are why hundreds of people in the U.S. are sent to the emergency room each year. Summer has arrived, and that means grilling season has come back after its winter hibernation. But as Americans enjoy grilling their burgers, chicken, and vegetables, there’s one ingredient of which you want to steer clear – …
Residents Reminded of Foodborne Illness
With the summer season in full swing and weekend and holiday cookouts becoming a regular occurrence, the Will County Health Department reminds everyone of basic food safety tips they should follow in order to reduce the chance of getting a foodborne illness. If you’re hosting a cookout, it’s important to remember to keep cold food…
Turn up the Flavor This Summer with Bold, Bright Meals
(StatePoint) From the hearty and warm flavors of winter to the bold, rich, and bright flavors of summer, herbs and spices are not only a delicious and better-for-you addition to any dish, they can transform it into unforgettable memories. Summer is the perfect time of year to celebrate food, flavor, and time with family or…
Health Department Hosting Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets
The Will County Health Department will host Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets in May and June. They are scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m., on May 24, June 1, and June 30, in the parking lot of the Will County Health Department’s main office, 501 Ella Avenue in Joliet. Anyone needing food assistance is…
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