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Area Catholics Pray Stations of the Cross for Lent
Spread the loveBy Melanie Holmes Easter this year falls on Sunday, April 17. For Catholics, the period leading up to Easter is called Lent, beginning with Ash Wednesday, it runs for 40 days and nights (excluding Sundays). In the spirit of reflection, times to pray the Stations of the Cross are added during Lent. At…
‘Laugh for a Cause’ to Benefit Harbor House
Spread the loveHarbor House presents the comedy legends of The Second City, Chicago’s renowned sketch and improv comedy theater, in Laugh for a Cause on Saturday, April 2, at 7 p.m., at the Knights of Columbus, 187 S. Indiana Avenue, Kankakee. The program is appropriate for ages 17 and older. Tickets for Laugh for a…
College News
Spread the loveThe following area students are ranked among the top two percent of students in their college at Iowa State University in Ames. Congratulations to freshmen Emma Heaney – College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and Morgan Meaney – College of Engineering. Both students are from Manteno. Spread the love
Register for Springfest 5K Run, 2-Mile Walk
Spread the loveRegister now for Manteno’s Springfest 5K Run/2-Mile Walk, on Saturday, April 23, at 9 a.m. The event, organized by the Kankakee Running Club and hosted by Manteno American Legion, will benefit the Legion and its veterans. The run begins at the Manteno American Legion, travels down Walnut to Legacy Park, then back to…
GLO BINGO Is Back!
Spread the loveBack by popular demand, Clove Alliance’s GLO BINGO is coming back bigger and better. A sell-out crowd is expected on Friday, April 8, at 213 W. 4000 Road S., Kankakee. This is not your Grandma’s bingo, but it’s a special 18 years and older night of high energy, loud music, black lights, and…
Manteno Softball Ready for a Great Season
Spread the loveBy Dennis Bowling Manteno Girl Varsity Softball Coach Josh Carlile has plenty to smile about. The Panthers charged-up batteries of sophomore pitcher Alyssa Dralle and senior catcher Avery Osborn should help them have a very successful season. “Alyssa is stronger and has a year of varsity playing experience,” said Carlile. “She is more…
Terrill Featured Speaker at Kankakee Kultivators Meeting
Spread the love Deb Terrill, well-known to local residents for her newspaper articles on gardening, cooking, conservation – you name it, will share her prodigious knowledge and engaging humor at the March meeting of the Kankakee Kultivators. Not only will Deb share her new program, “Seeds to Table,” and field all questions her audience might…
Manteno Plunges for Special Olympics
Spread the loveBy Eric Peterson The Manteno Sportsmen’s Club welcomed a packed house, beach, parking lot, and side streets for the 2022 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge presented by Geico on Saturday, March 5. This year drew a crowd of participants and the audience, with 362 participants ready to charge into the frigid…
Kankakee Library News
Spread the loveHere’s what’s happening at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street. Kankakee Kultivators present “Seed to Table” with Deb Terrill: The Kankakee Kultivators will be at Kankakee Public Library on Thursday, March 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., presenting “Seed to Table,” with guest speaker Deb Terrill. The program will provide everything…
Manteno Trivia: March 10
Spread the loveBy Melanie Holmes Last week’s trivia question was three-pronged and meant to test people’s knowledge of just how much is offered through village parks. We asked: Of the existing community parks in the village, how many have a splash pad or waterfall? How many have a basketball court? How many have a skateboard…
Clove Alliance Seeking Art Show Entries
Spread the loveClove Alliance is seeking submissions for its second annual Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show, an evening to celebrate and honor the journey of survivors and the efforts to end sexual violence. Artists are encouraged to create an original design, no larger than 30″ x 30,” in keeping with the themes of empowerment,…
KRS Receives KVPS Commitment Agreement
Spread the loveThe Kankakee Riverfront Society (KRS), a not-for-profit organization spearheading The Currents of Kankakee and the transformation of the downtown Kankakee riverfront, received five votes of confidence from the Kankakee Valley Park District (KVPD) at its February 28 board meeting. Leaders from KRS, KVPD and the City of Kankakee have been working toward an…
ICGS Program: ‘Indians of Iroquois County’
Spread the loveThe Iroquois County Genealogical Society sponsors many programs throughout the year. On Sunday, March 13, a program on the Indians of Iroquois County will be presented at 1 p.m., in the courtroom of the Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry, Watseka. The presentation is based on extensive research and includes much information, including…
Munday Named County Relay for Life Honorary Chair
Spread the loveThe Kankakee County Relay’s Event Leadership Team selected Peggy Sue Munday to serve as honorary chair for this year’s Relay For Life of Kankakee County. It will be held at Bishop McNamara Catholic School on Saturday, June 11. Peggy Sue is a native of Kankakee County and a well-known volunteer for many area…