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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…
Friends of Manteno Library Wrap up 2021
Spread the love From Friends of Manteno Public Library’s Newsletter 2021 was a challenging year for groups that fundraise. We had to think outside of the box. In March, we worked with Funds2Org and the Rockville-Manteno Historical Society to launch a shoe drive. We collected gently used shoes from our community. And the community did…
State to assist with mass vaccinations, testing operations, hospital staffing to battle COVID-19 surge
Spread the loveIllinois will send personnel and resources to county health departments By Beth Hundsdorfer Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Local hospitals and health departments will get help from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency to meet the healthcare demand during a COVID-19 surge, adding staffing to provide…
Gallery of Trees Winners Announced
Spread the loveCongratulation to the contest winners of the 43rd annual Gallery of Trees “T’was the Night Before Christmas…Books Under the Tree.” In adult voting, winners are: First place – GFWC Woman’s Club of Kankakee, with a Wizard of Oz theme; second place – Kankakee Kultivators, for 101 Dalmatians; and third place – Kankakee Valley…
Manteno’s Rearview Mirror: A Recap of 2021
Spread the loveBy Melanie Holmes The year 2021 will be remembered for a lot of things, including the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine, and the January 6 siege on the capitol. As we move into 2022, we hope for more unity and health for all. Last spring, as frontline workers got vaccinated, businesses, schools, and churches…
Minimum wage hike among new state laws taking effect Jan.1
Spread the loveBy Bob Bong and Peter Hancock Capitol News Illinois Minimum wage workers in Illinois will see a boost in their hourly pay to $12 per hour starting Jan. 1, while tenants in affordable housing units will be allowed to keep pets. Those are just some of the more than 300 new laws that take effect…
Locals Help Mayfield, KY
Spread the loveOn Friday, December 11, a tornado considered to be at least an F3, with wind speeds between 158 and 206 mph, originated in Arkansas and was on the ground for more than 220 miles. It struck Mayfield, Kentucky, about 9:30 p.m. and leveled most of the town of about 10,000 residents. leaving a…
Pandemic Takes Tolls on Schools
Spread the loveReport card reflects impact COVID has had on districts! By Bob Bong and Peter Hancock One year after COVID-19 scrambled the state’s public school system with schools alternating between in-person and remote learning because of uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the Illinois State Board of Education has released its school report card for…
Kankakee Public Library Announces Walk-In Services Only
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 will be required while inside the library, and staff ask patrons to maintain social distancing, plus please utilize the hand sanitizer provided throughout the library. There will be no…
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