State to assist with mass vaccinations, testing operations, hospital staffing to battle COVID-19 surge

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Illinois 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 medical care…

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Lightways Hospice/Serious Illness Care Helps Community Understand Advance Care Planning

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Grant project funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care will join a nationwide project and host a community game event at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital Wallin Conference Center, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 24, to engage communities in important conversations about medical decision making. The event, featuring……


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KPL Presents ‘Taste of Juneteenth Celebration’

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The Kankakee Public Library, in partnership with the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley, will host a Juneteenth Celebration on June 18, from 11 a.m to 1 p.m, which will be held throughout the library. It is free and open to the public, as well as inclusive for all ages. Each floor will have curated……


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This Week at the Farmers Markets

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This week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, June 18, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic Car Cruise Night;……


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On May 17, Mark Reddy of Olivet Nazarene University spoke after receiving the ESGR Above and Beyond Award for his support of Army Reserve Maj. Landon Miller's military career. The banquet honored employers throughout the state who have helped their National Guard and Reserve employees serve and defend their communities and the nation. –Photo submitted.

Illinois ESGR Banquet Honors Employers Supporting National Guard/Reserve Employees

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Brig. Gen. Dan McDonough, Assistant Adjutant General – Air of the Illinois National Guard and Commander of the Illinois Air National Guard, was the keynote speaker for the Illinois Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Awards Banquet, May 17, at the Marriott in Normal. The banquet honored employers throughout the state who have helped……


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Swing Back Stronger with Riverside’s New Titleist Performance Institute Golf Rehabilitation Program

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Riverside is excited to launch its new Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) golf rehabilitation program, geared toward golf enthusiasts looking to elevate their game. “We are thrilled to be able to offer this program to our community,” said TPI-certified physical therapist Marcus Rinaldi, DPT. Our goal is to provide golfers with the specialized care they need……


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Riverside Launches Weigh to Healthy Living Program

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Program helps patients engage in healthy lifestyle changes, improve overall health. Riverside Healthcare’s Endocrinology and Diabetes Wellness Center has launched the Weigh to Healthy Living Program, a six-month weight management program that addresses nutrition, exercise, behavior, and medical intervention. “The Weigh to Healthy Living Program is a fantastic new tool to help members of our……


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Will County Health Department Honors National Naloxone Awareness Day

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The Will County Health Department reminds residents of the availability of Naloxone, a lifesaving, opioid overdose reversing medication in honor of National Naloxone Awareness Day on June 6. “Naloxone saves lives,” said Dr. Kathleen Burke, program coordinator for Substance Use Initiatives at the Will County Health Department. “When an overdose occurs, giving someone Naloxone as……


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Even inclement weather didn't dampen the response from these riders in the Ride for Life Cancer Run on June 1. –Photo by Dan Gerber.

Ride for Life Successful, Despite Weather

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Despite the rain on Saturday, June 1, the Ride for Life Cancer Run in Manteno went on as planned for its 23rd year. Over the years, the Kankakee County group has raised approximately $1 million for a most worthy cause during its annual event. You have reached the free viewing limit. Please login below to…


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C-M 201-U, the Will County Emergency Management Agency, and local first responders held emergency response training exercises on May 22 at the Monee Education Center. –Photo submitted.

201-U Hosts Will County Emergency Response Training

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Crete-Monee School District 201-U, in collaboration with the Will County Emergency Management Agency and local first responders, conducted emergency response training activities at the Monee Education Center on May 22. The training provided an opportunity for first responders to practice public safety commands and telecommunications with dispatchers, focusing on real-life scenarios, including active shooter situations.……


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Peotone Library News

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Summer Reading Program registration began Monday, June 3, for all ages. Interested in being a sponsor – stop by or give the library a call. Got your e-newsletter? Sign-up on the website at peotonelibrary.org. Then, at the bottom of the opening page, click on the Newsletter Signup box. Youth Services June 13: Story Stones, Thursday,……


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Madison Schroeder and Ian Kreske were awarded the American Legion Awards at Peotone High School graduation exercises on May 24. –Photo submitted.

Schroeder, Kreske PHS American Legion Awards Winners

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Two seniors from the Peotone High School Class of 2024 were honored recipients of the American Legion Awards at graduation ceremonies on May 24 – Madison Schroeder and Ian Kreske. Madison, daughter of Jill and Justin Schroeder, will attend Northern Michigan University in the fall to pursue a degree in Health and Human Performance. Ian,……


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Beecher Lions Present 19th Freedom 5K Run/Walk

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The Beecher Lions Club’s 19th annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk will be held on July 4, at 8 a.m., in Beecher. The 3.1-mile race starts and finishes at Fireman’s Park, on Penfield Street, and will wind through the streets of Beecher. Awards are presented to the top three male and female overall finishers and also awarded……


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Grief Center Workshop Honors Fathers

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The Honoring Fathers Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 15, from 10 -11:30 a.m. This free workshop is a safe space, for anyone who has lost their father, to join others who have experienced a similar loss. Through activities and discussion, attendees will have an opportunity to connect with others to realize they are……


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Harris: FY 2025 Budget Prioritizes Public Safety, Education

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State Sen. Napoleon B. Harris III is pleased to see further investments were made in funding schools, supporting public safety efforts, and prioritizing children in communities across Illinois. He released the following statement in response to the governor signing the budget recently: “Our children are the future of our state. The state’s budget, once again,……


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Roman Holiday: Dinner and a Movie Night in Column Garden

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This picturesque evening in the Column Garden at the Kankakee County Museum campus, 801 S. Eighth Street in Kankakee, will begin with live music at 6:30 p.m. provided by Vince Amore and a delicious meal at 7 p.m. catered by good friends at the Bennett-Curtis House. The dinner consists of roasted pork with herbs and……


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