Season Ends for Lady Panthers, but the Memories Will Not!
On Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, the Lady Panthers were in action in Iowa for the Taylor Ridge Rockridge Tournament. This tournament boasts some of the best teams from around the state, with the Panthers finishing 2-0-2 and playing really well, while facing teams that had 82 combined wins. On Friday in their…
Manteno Legion to Hold Memorial Day Services
Manteno American Legion Post 755 invites and encourages the community to join its Legion Color Guard as they honor our fallen military and deceased on Memorial Day, May 27. On Memorial Day, the Color Guard will muster-up at the Manteno Legion at the crack-of-dawn to check out rifles and gear and head out in a…
‘Who Do You Ride 4?’ Cancer Run
Area residents are invited to join the 23rd Ride 4 Life Cancer Run on Saturday, June 1, beginning at the Manteno Sportsmen’s Club. The run will be held rain or shine, with registration ($20) from 10 a.m. to noon. In addition to the run, there will be a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, a live auction,…
Riverside Welcomes Tanya Bowsher, CNP, to Oncology Team
Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified nurse practitioner Tanya Bowsher, CNP, to its team of oncology providers. Bringing nearly 10 years of experience as a nurse practitioner, Bowsher completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Millikin University in Decatur, and her Master of Science in Nursing at Walden University in Minneapolis. Bowsher is…
Kankakee Library May Updates
Soul Collections Book Discussion: Join the Kankakee Public Library for its monthly book group, Soul Collections, a program that highlights Black authors and themes. On Thursday, May 23, at 5:30 p.m., the group will meet to discuss the “New York Times” bestseller “Somebody’s Daughter: A Memoir,” by Ashley C. Ford. This debut tells the story…
Becker’s Hospital Review Recognizes Riverside CMO as One of Nation’s Best
In recognition of his contributions to Riverside Healthcare’s mission of providing remarkable healthcare experiences, Riverside Vice President and Chief Medical Officer Stonewall McCuiston Jr., MD., has been named one of “180 Chief Medical Officers to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review. Becker’s is one of the nation’s leaders in news coverage of the healthcare industry. “For…
KCHD Investigating Outbreak of Salmonella
The Kankakee County Health Department (KCHD) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella, a bacteria that is a common cause of food poisoning. As of May 14, KCHD has identified eight individuals with Salmonella infections who ate prepared food from Cracker Barrel, 50 Ken Hayes Drive, in Bourbonnais. Cracker…
Bourbonnais Library Hosting Read for the Gold
All ages summer reading challenge! This year, Bourbonnais Public Library’s summer reading challenge is called Read for the Gold. The program will run from Saturday, June 1, to Wednesday, July 31, with readers of all ages invited to participate. Read for the Gold offers tiers for kids, tweens and teens, and adults. Look forward to…
Rev-Up Summer at Tractor Discovery Day!
Get ready for an exciting journey into America’s farming past at Tractor Discovery Day, on June 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Tractor Supply Co., 2161 E Laraway Road in New Lenox. Join the Will County Threshermen’s Association (WCTA) for a fascinating exploration of vintage tractors that will ignite your passion for agriculture.…
KCHD Investigating Outbreak of Salmonella
The Kankakee County Health Department (KCHD) and Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella, a bacteria that is a common cause of food poisoning. As of May 14, KCHD has identified eight individuals with Salmonella infections who ate prepared food from Cracker Barrel, at 50 Ken Hayes Drive, in Bourbonnais.…
Liquor on Sunday Mornings, but Limited
By Jeff Vorva Liquor will be sold on Sunday mornings in Manteno. But it will be regulated. And it will be limited. At the May 6 meeting, the board allowed for alcohol to be sold Sunday mornings, but not by businesses. The board is allowing non-profit organizations to sell liquor at events from 8-to-11 a.m.…
Local Farmers Markets
To help our readers, here are some Farmers Markets that are or will soon be available for your shopping convenience. If you know of a particularly good one that we’ve not listed, please feel free to email “The Vedette,” at newsdesk@thevedette.com, so we can add it to our weekly list. Happy shopping! •Beecher: Saturdays –…
Lady Panthers Squeak Past Coalers, 2-1
By Jim Piacentini On Monday, May 6, the Manteno Lady Panthers had a fight on their hands with the Coal City Coalers. It was a tight game, but the Panthers came out on top in the end, with a 2-1 home conference victory. The Panthers were led by Ava Peterson, who went 1-2, with 1…
34th Annual Rhubarb Festival May 19
The Kankakee County Museum at Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee, will host their 34th annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festivities include a wide variety of vendors, a dime toss, kids’ zone, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, plus tours of the Taylor One-Room…
Manteno Holds Successful Inaugural Spring Showcase
The Spring Showcase: Garden and Arts Festival, a fun event for the entire family, was held on Sunday, May 5, at the Square in Downtown Manteno, much to the delight of the community. This first ever Spring Showcase was created to enable the community to come together and enjoy the beauty of spring and the…
Uplifted Care Community Grief Center Free Workshop/ Grief Support Service
The Honoring Mothers Workshop will be held on Saturday, May 18, from 10 – 11:30 a.m. This free workshop is a safe space for anyone, who has lost their mother, to be able to join others who have experienced a similar loss. Through activities and discussion, attendees have an opportunity to connect with others and…
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Local Author to Address Women’s History
To honor National Women’s History Month, the Kankakee County Museum will host award-winning author and Manteno native Melanie Holmes on Saturday, March 26, at noon, for a talk highlighting women’s history. Holmes’s presentation will be based on her newest book, The Secret Life of Postcards (released in 2021), which is sold exclusively through Kankakee County…
KCC Named a Top 10 Military-Friendly School
Kankakee Community College ranks seventh among all small community colleges in the upcoming Guide to Military Friendly Schools, published in conjunction with G.I. Jobs magazine. KCC is one of only 14 Illinois community colleges to achieve the Military Friendly designation for the 2022-‘23 academic year. In January, three KCC representatives attended the 2022 Student Veterans…
Area Youth to be Featured in KVTA’s ‘Mary Poppins JR.’
The Kankakee Valley Theater Association (KVTA) will present “Mary Poppins JR.,” a musical featuring 48 very talented local youth, on April 8-10. Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins JR. is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, practically-perfect dance numbers, and magical elements including flying! The jack-of-all trades, Bert, played by Dalton Sala of…
City of Kankakee Unanimously Approves Agreement with Kankakee Riverfront Society
The Kankakee Riverfront Society (KRS), the not-for-profit organization spearheading The Currents of Kankakee and the transformation of the downtown Kankakee riverfront, received a unanimous vote of confidence from the City of Kankakee at their City Council meeting on March 7. Leaders from KRS, the City of Kankakee, and the Kankakee Valley Park District (KVPD) have…
County Approves Use Permit For Event Facility Near Manteno
By Stephen Nelson At the Kankakee County Board meeting on March 8, board members approved a special use permit designed to allow the owner of property in Section 26 of Manteno Township to construct an indoor event space that could be used for private parties and other entertainment. The action does not grant the owner…
Area Catholics Pray Stations of the Cross for Lent
By 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 St. Rose…
‘Laugh for a Cause’ to Benefit Harbor House
Harbor 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 Cause, a…
KCC Offering ‘Cannabis: Not Your Grandparents’ Weed’
A free information session, to kick-off spring courses designed for active senior citizens, will be held from 10 a.m. – noon, on Friday, April 1, in the Iroquois Room at Kankakee Community College. Jim Schreiner, the featured guest speaker, will present “Cannabis: Not Your Grandparents’ Weed.” This information session is part of the Lifelong Learning…
GLO BINGO Is Back!
Back 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 tons of…
Terrill Featured Speaker at Kankakee Kultivators Meeting
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 ask about…
KCC Fast Path Info Sessions Offered
In-person and live online information sessions are being held this month for Kankakee Community College’s Fast Path transfer program. The in-person event will be at KCC’s Miner South Extension Center in Watseka on Wednesday, March 16, at 6 p.m. A virtual Zoom information session will be on Wednesday, March 23, at 6 p.m. The Fast…
Kankakee Library News
Here’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 you need…
Clove Alliance Seeking Art Show Entries
Clove 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, strength, resilience,…
KRS Receives KVPS Commitment Agreement
The 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 agreement demonstrating…
ICGS Program: ‘Indians of Iroquois County’
The 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 a description…