Tinley Park Community Band First Concert May 5
The Tinley Park Community Concert Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, and the Tinley Park Jazz Band, directed by Bob Good, will present their annual free Spring Concert on Sunday, May 5, at 3 p.m., in the Art Beckmann Performing Arts Center (enter door #3), at Central Middle School, 18146 S. Oak Park Avenue, Tinley Park.…
Rotary Jigsaw Puzzles Still Available
In need of a gift? The Bradley-Bourbonnais Rotary Club still has their annual jigsaw puzzle available for purchase, with a limited number of puzzles available at Joy’s Hallmark, Ba Da Bloom Flower Shoppe, the Kankakee County Museum, King Music, Rubber Rose Books and Prints, the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Stefari’s West, as well…
‘Visit Chicago Southland’ Wins Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website
‘Visit Chicago Southland’ won the Illinois Excellence in Tourism Award for Best Website Budget A. The recognition came during the Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism in Peoria. The three-day Illinois Governor’s Conference on Travel and Tourism — the state’s premier educational and networking conference for tourism industry professionals — gathered more than 360 tourism…
JSO Announces Final Concert of 2023-2024 Season
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra (JSO) is pleased to announce the final concert set of its 2023-2024 Season with Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Sean Paul Mills leading a program of works by Louis Joseph Ferdinand Herold, Johann Nepomuk Hummel, and Antonin Dvorak, and featuring trumpet soloist Gilmar Cavalcante. Titled “Rejoice!” the JSO will perform Louis…
Merchant Street MusicFest Announces Music Education Scholarships
Merchant Street MusicFest, in collaboration with King Music and the Dave King Memorial Music Fund, is pleased to announce the inaugural MSMF Music Education Scholarship to be awarded at this year’s fest on Saturday, July 27. The scholarship award is for eight free weeks of music lessons, after which the recipient will have the option…
BPL Hosting Interview, Book Signing with Amy Kemp
Join us on Monday, April 29, at 6 p.m., as library director and long-time Bourbonnais resident Kelly McCully interviews local author Amy Kemp about her new book, “I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More — Without More Work.” Bring your books to have them signed or purchase…
Save the Date for Frankfort’s Kick-Off to Summer Celebration
Join friends and neighbors as residents kick-off summertime in Frankfort with an exciting celebration! On Sunday, June 2, downtown Frankfort will come alive with a day where community spirit, entertainment, and summer vibes collide. The event marks the opening of the summer season of the Frankfort Country Market, with the market expanding to feature more…
KPL Hosting ‘An Evening with Rodney Freeman’
Librarian, archivist, filmmaker, and former Kankakee resident Rodney Freeman will be speaking at the Kankakee Public Library on Thursday, April 11, at 6 p.m. Freeman’s documentary “Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians” is set for release in early 2025. Amidst the rising challenges of book banning and censorship, Freeman’s documentary sheds…
Here’s What’s Happening at the Park Forest Historical Society
The Park Forest Historical Society cordially invites area residents to its Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception, on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m., in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. Please join us for this happy occasion. Congratulations to Sam Beber, Gregory C. Randall, Vernice Johnson-Warren, Betsy Williams, Janette Rodriguez…
YWCA, The Grow Center, and Project SUN Present ‘LATE: A Love Story’
Rachelle Zola, at 75 years old, is walking from Chicago to Montgomery, Alabama, to confront the pervasive realities of racism and amplify the voices of those who have been marginalized and silenced. Rachelle will perform her one-woman play, “LATE: A Love Story” and host a discussion about the stories she has to tell, on Saturday,…
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Food and Drink
Mayor Ogle Hosting Taste of Frankfort Event
Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle announced his fundraising committee will, once again, host his annual fall fundraiser, Taste of Frankfort, on Tuesday, September 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., at CD and ME, 23320 S. La Grange Road in Frankfort. The event features Frankfort-based restaurants offering a wide variety of food samplings from some of the…
Rep. Haas Honors New York City Deli
State Representative Jackie Haas continues to recognize small businesses in and around her district. Each month, Rep. Haas chooses a business to highlight and presents them with a special certificate of recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives to commend their role in the community. This month, Rep. Haas chose to highlight New York City…
WCFC Annual Pork Dinner September 17
Wilton Center Federated Church, 14101 W. Joliet Road, Manhattan, invites the community to its annual pork dinner on Saturday, September 17, from 4:45 – 6:45 p.m. The menu features delicious roast pork, dressing, real mashed potatoes, gravy, coleslaw, cranberry relish, veggies, rolls, and home baked pies and desserts. Tickets are $15 for adults and $5…
Contestants Wanted! Frankfort’s Annual Amateur Rib Cook-Off
The Village of Frankfort, Frankfort Area Jaycees, and Frankfort Lions Club announced the 13th annual Amateur Rib Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, July 30. Do you have what it takes to smoke the competition? We want you! This friendly competition is open to amateur chefs and backyard barbecuers, with teams competing for first, second,…
Fireworks July 2 along Kankakee River Banks
The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music, followed by fireworks, will continue on Saturday, July 2, along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The fundraising event includes three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4 p.m., with admission at $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony…
Icebox Creamery Recognized as June Local Business of the Month
State Representative Jackie Haas recently recognized another local business in the 79th Legislative District as part of her monthly business spotlight program. The Local Business Spotlight for June is the Icebox Creamery, 118 W. Main Street in Peotone. Rep. Haas visited the Icebox Creamery this week to present owners Jake and Melissa Kulacz with an…
How to Make Grocery Shopping a Breeze
(StatePoint) You want to fill your pantry and fridge with foods and beverages you know your family will love. However, amid the continued uncertainty affecting supply chains and retailers, that’s a task that’s often easier said than done for shoppers like you. One smart way to save time and money, while stocking your virtual or…
It’s Time for Kankakee County’s Strawberry Jazz Festival!
It’s time to celebrate spring in Kankakee County at the annual Strawberry Jazz Festival! This year’s event, sponsored by the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County, will be held Sunday, June 5, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Northfield Square Mall in Bradley. Parking, admission, and entertainment are free. The mission of the CAC…
32nd Annual Rhubarb Festival May 22
Mark your calendars now for the 32nd annual Rhubarb Festival, Sunday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Kankakee County Museum at Small Memorial Park, 801 South Eighth Avenue, Kankakee. Organizers are asking residents to join them to kick-off spring at the museum. Vendors will fill the museum grounds, as well as…
New Visitors’ Guide Available for Kankakee County
There’s a guide detailing cool things to do in Kankakee County? Why yes, yes there is! Visit Kankakee County, who locals know as the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB), has been busy making their list and checking it twice. Friday, April 22, is the official release of their most recent marketing publication, the…
Improve a Child’s Eating Habits
For parents of a young child, chances are you’ve dealt with picky eating at some point. Maybe the child only likes one type of food or refuses to eat at dinner time – whatever the case might be, getting a child on a healthy eating track can seem daunting at times. But, when does picky…
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