Tickets on sale now for Once on This Island presented by Kankakee High School
Once on This Island tells the story of Ti Moune. Ti Moune is a fearless peasant girl who falls in love with a wealthy boy from the other side of the island. When their divided cultures keep them apart, Ti Moune is guided by the powerful island gods, Erzulie (air-zoo-lee), Asaka (ah-sah-kah), Papa Ge (Papa Gay), and Agwe (ah-gway), on a remarkable quest to reunite with the man who has captured her heart.
Simulated Board Meeting prepares Scouts for Leadership in Bourbonnais
Scout participants will be appointed as mock village officials including: Mayor – Julia Simon, Village Administrator – Brody Meyers, Police Chief – Tyler Menard, Fire Chief – Elena Barton, Deputy Fire Chief – Cooper Austin, Finance Director – Nicholas Antognoli, Building Commissioner – Harrison Denault, Public Works Director – Luke Cresswell and Community & Economic Development Director – Darren Boothe.
Salvation Army Thrift Store in Bradley to close May 1st
Salvation Army Thrift Store in Bradley has let its workforce know it will be closing its doors for the final time on May 1st. They will continue to accept donations at the location until March 14th.
Register now for “Shave for the Brave” at Manteno Sportsman’s Club
Locally, the Manteno St. Baldrick’s event has raised over $630,000 and shaved over 850 heads in its 8 years, all in the name of curing pediatric cancer. Paul Mitchell the school Bradley will be on hand to take care of all of the head shaving duties. The local school provides all of the equipment and brings their community outreach team of students to help the event run smoothly.
Checkers Restaurant closes in Bradley, new location set for Division Street
Checkers Restaurant off Route 50 has served up its final meal as it unexpectedly closed its doors this past week. Meanwhile, a new location is planned for elsewhere in Bradley soon.
Manteno Chamber of Commerce High School Scholarship: Applications Available
The Manteno Chamber of Commerce takes pride in awarding two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors, one male and one female. These scholarships are awarded to any high school senior that resides in Manteno. The scholarship criteria are based on the applicant's scholastic achievement, interest in continuing education and career goals, participation and leadership in school and community activities, and reputation for good citizenship and moral character.
