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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Flash Flood Warning Issued for Southwestern Will County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flash Flood Warning for southwestern Will County, with an elevated risk of flooding along the Kankakee River. The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is anticipating an imminent break-up of the Kankakee River ice jam, which will create increased flood conditions from the City of Wilmington to…
Frankfort Township to Be Site of Will County Branch Court
By Stephen Nelson The Will County Board at its January 18 meeting passed a resolution establishing a Branch Court in Frankfort Township. The resolution reads: “WHEREAS, the Circuit Court of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Will County, Illinois, is in need of a branch Court to hear minor traffic and ordinance violations cases for various municipalities…
Will County Announces Full Opening of Warm Water Siphon into Kankakee River
Decision follows a declaration of a State of Emergency by County Executive Bertino-Tarrant. WILL COUNTY – The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) has coordinated with Constellation Energy to activate all three siphons of warm water from the Dresden Energy Center cooling lake to accelerate the melting of ice on the Kankakee River. This decision…
Joyce Applauds $13,000+ Funding for Local Will County School Libraries
To provide resources to libraries through books, periodicals, multilingual materials, technology, and programs, State Sen. Patrick Joyce announced five school districts in Will County will receive more than $13,000 in funding. “Libraries provide students with many tools to be successful, whether it’s books, technology, or other media sources,” said Joyce. “We need to ensure our…
Flash Flood Watch Issued for the City of Wilmington
The City of Wilmington and the Will County Emergency Management Agency are advising residents of potential flash flood conditions due to ongoing ice jams on the Kankakee River. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until temperatures rise above freezing, and the river ice has fully melted. No evacuation orders have been issued at this…
Will County EMA Issues Update on Kankakee River Conditions
WILL COUNTY – The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) advises residents along the Kankakee River of flash flood conditions throughout the week due to ice jams on the river. Flash flooding has been occurring in unincorporated Will County along the river since the morning of January 15. “Our agency has been working with local…
School Safety Summit 2024: ‘Preparedness and Prevention’
The Will County Regional Office of Education, in collaboration with the DuPage Regional Office of Education, Education Innovation Service Center, and NISSAA – Northern Illinois School Safety Administrator Association, is proud to announce the inaugural School Safety Summit to be held in Will County – a dedicated event focused on bolstering school and community resilience…
Will County Launches Long Term Planning Effort for Transportation
“Our Way Forward” plan will serve as a 25-year roadmap for transportation projects. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation announced the county is embarking on a long-term planning effort to guide the next 25 years of transportation projects. The “Our Way Forward 2050 Long Range Transportation Plan” will incorporate…
Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo Appointed to Association of Community College Trustees Advisory Committee
Dr. Clyne G. H. Namuo, 10th president of Joliet Junior College, recently was appointed to the Association of Community College Trustees (ACCT) Advisory Committee of Presidents. The ACCT advisory committee of presidents was established to ensure chief executives have a voice in recommending and evaluating educational programs offered by ACCT and is represented by four…
Seeking Public Input for Future Wilmington-Peotone Road Improvements
By Karen Haave Planners for the Will County Department of Highways don’t know exactly what improvements will be needed for Wilmington-Peotone Road in the future, but they are pretty sure something will be needed. To that end, they are seeking input from residents and those who frequently travel the 22-mile corridor from Drecksler Road in…
O’Brien Sentenced to 10 Years in 2019 Wife’s Attempted First Degree Murder Stabbing
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Patrick O’Brien, 63, of Naperville, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge John Connor to 10 years in prison in the attempted first degree murder of his wife. O’Brien was found guilty August 29, of Attempt First Degree Murder (a Class X felony) and Aggravated Domestic Battery (a Class…
Will County Coordinating with Municipalities, State on Texas Bus Arrivals
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is working to provide information and coordinate with municipalities and state agencies as the Chicagoland region is experiencing an increase in buses transporting asylum-seekers from the State of Texas. “Our municipalities have seen an increase in buses from Texas disembarking passengers at Metra stations and other locations throughout…