KCC, Community to Celebrate Independence Day!
The tradition of celebrating Independence Day with live music followed by fireworks will continue Thursday, July 4, along the south banks of the Kankakee River. The event includes three live music performances. Kankakee Community College gates open at 4:30 p.m., and admission is $20 per carload. All proceeds benefit the Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra<http://www.kvso.org>. Food…
‘Echoes Across the Tracks’ Book Signing and Cocktail Hour
Step aboard the historic City of New Orleans train for an unforgettable evening of literature, history, and elegance, as recently published author David Moravec hosts a book signing and cocktail hour for his acclaimed novel, “Echoes Across the Tracks.” This unique event, presented in partnership with Visit Kankakee County and the Kankakee County Chamber of…
Kankakee Kulivators Present Annual Garden Tour, Artisan Faire
Kankakee Kultivators will present their annual Garden Tour and Artisan Faire, “Back to Our Roots,” on Thursday, June 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets invite garden buffs to stroll through and explore seven private gardens, with a midday break for box lunches provided by Honey Baked Ham. The following talented, generous gardeners will…
Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care Offers Treatment to ALS Patients, Families
Program sees 2,400 percent census increase during past seven years. June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, and the ALS Association estimates the number of people living with ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) in the United States to be more than 30,000. This number fluctuates daily because every 90 minutes someone is diagnosed with or…
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children, who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, July 3 and 17, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building…
Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event June 21
A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be held in Joliet to provide produce, vegetables, and healthcare resources on Friday, June 21, at All Nation Church of God, 507 Water Street. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Will County Health Department and Community Health Center, the Illinois…
Weekly Farmers Markets
This week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, June 22 and July 13, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, July 9, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic…
Lightways Hospice/Serious Illness Care Helps Community Understand Advance Care Planning
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…
KPL Presents ‘Taste of Juneteenth Celebration’
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…
Swing Back Stronger with Riverside’s New Titleist Performance Institute Golf Rehabilitation Program
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…
Riverside Launches Weigh to Healthy Living Program
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…
Will County Health Department Honors National Naloxone Awareness Day
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…
Schroeder, Kreske PHS American Legion Awards Winners
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,…
Beecher Lions Present 19th Freedom 5K Run/Walk
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…
Roman Holiday: Dinner and a Movie Night in Column Garden
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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Will County Special Board Meeting Ends Abruptly with Walk Out
By Andrea Arens Almost the whole agenda for the June 4 Special Meeting was around salary increases for county officials and elected members. Although, the meeting ended abruptly when Republican county board members walked out of the meeting after the Democratic Leader Jacqueline Traynere motioned to amend the County Executive’s salary from the proposed $96,116+$6500…
Will County Board Says No to Channahon Solar Energy Project
By Stephen Nelson The Will County Board, after being on a recent tear to approve commercial solar energy facilities, did an about face at their Thursday, June 20 meeting. The board voted to deny a special use permit for a project being proposed for vacant land in Channahon Township on South McKinley Woods Road. The…
K-9 Harlie New Lenox’s Newest ‘Police Lady’
State’s Attorney James Glasgow and New Lenox Police Chief Louis Alessandrini joined New Lenox Mayor Tim Baldermann at the New Lenox Police Department for the swearing-in ceremony of law enforcement K-9 Harlie – a female Labrador purchased by Glasgow using money forfeited from drug dealers and money launderers. Harlie is the 21st police canine Glasgow…
Will County Voters Begin Receiving New Voter Registration Cards
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry informs voters they will begin receiving their new Voter Registration Card through the mail in the coming days. The Voter Registration Cards include the districts for which a voter may cast a ballot, as well as a form to update or correct a voter’s individual information. The new cards…
Jorge Rosas Jr., Guilty of Murder in Joliet Shooting
State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Jorge Rosas Jr., 45, of Joliet, has been found guilty on two counts of First Degree Murder, as well as Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm (Class 1 felony), and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 2 felony), following a five-day jury trial before Judge Daniel Rippy that…
Will County Clerk Continues to Push Election Judge Recruitment
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry continues her push to recruit new election judges from both major political parties to serve in the November 5 Presidential Election. County Clerk Staley Ferry’s goal is to recruit and train 500 new election judges during the summer and fall, in advance of the November election. Earlier this year,…
Will County Executive Issues Juneteenth Proclamation
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant signed a proclamation officially recognizing June 19 as Juneteenth Day of Observance in Will County. “Will County is proudly joining communities across the country in celebrating Juneteenth and reflecting on the history of emancipation,” said Bertino-Tarrant. “For more than 150 years, this holiday has served as an opportunity to honor…
Driving Home Will County’s Agricultural History
By Stephanie Irvine The Will County Threshermen’s Association held a Vintage Tractor Drive on Saturday, June 8. The event featured 24 vintage tractors, ranging in age, make, and model, and driven by members in a 35-mile journey, with stops throughout Will County. “It was great, and the weather’s perfect!” said Jim LaMore of the event.…
Will County to Hold Healthy Lifestyle Pop-Up Event June 21
A “Healthy Lifestyle Event” will be held in Joliet to provide produce, vegetables, and healthcare resources on Friday, June 21, at All Nation Church of God, 507 Water Street. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is partnering with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, the Will County Health Department and Community Health Center, the Illinois…
Will County EMA Urges High Temperature Precautions
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) advises residents to take precautions during an anticipated stretch of extreme heat from Father’s Day weekend and into the following week. With many people planning to take advantage of the warm weather for outdoor activities and with high temperatures expected, I urge all residents to take steps to…
WCHD Offering Free HIV Testing, Support Group on National HIV Testing Day
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is offering free rapid HIV testing and a support group for people living with HIV, as part of National HIV Testing Day on June 27. WCHD’s HIV/STI Care Clinic team will offer rapid confidential HIV testing from noon – 4 p.m., in the mobile unit outside the health department’s…
Severado Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison for Joliet Felonies
State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Michael Severado, 30, of Joliet, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to four separate felony offenses committed between 2020 and 2022. The sentence includes 11 years in prison for the 2021 Aggravated Criminal Sexual Assault (Class X felony) of a senior citizen outside Joliet…