Project SUN presents a free Parent Café event tonight at 5pm in Kankakee
Project SUN, a local children’s behavioral health initiative, would like to invite parents and caregivers in Kankakee County to a free Parent Café event, hosted at the Helen Wheeler Center for Community Mental Health tonight from 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM. This Parent Café is the first of a monthly series, intended to regularly provide a space for parents to bring their questions and concerns, gain free training from local professionals, and connect with others who may share similar experiences.
Kankakee Streetscape Lighting Ceremony set for next Tuesday
The City of Kankakee invites you to the lighting ceremony in Downtown Kankakee next Tuesday, Feb 4th from 4:30-5pm with a reception to follow at Grapes & Hops at 251 S Schuyler Avenue.
Give a Dog Love this Valentine’s Day in Manteno
Throughout the past year, Lex and his beagle, Rocksy, have attended over forty events throughout Illinois raising funds for his dog’s heart condition by selling rocks, and now is your chance to help them out! During the dinner, there will be silent auction items including celebrity items, bingo and much more!
Parkhurst’s ‘Valentines for Vets’ Enters 4th Year
“These valentines are a small token of our appreciation for the great service and sacrifice our veterans made to protect us and keep us safe," Parkhurst said. “This is the fourth year for this program and so far it overwhelmingly inspires our residents to show their love by giving back to our veterans who gave so much for us.”
Restaurant Week 2020 kicks off Saturday in Kankakee County.
“Restaurant Week is a great reason to try something new,” said Staci Wilken, Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Executive Director. “Chefs across the county rise to the challenge of creating a dish just for this event, what’s not to love?!”
Kankakee Public Library MLK Closing
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Kankakee Public Library will be closed Monday, January 20th, 2020. The library will reopen the following Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. For more information about our hours and closings, visit the Kankakee Public Library’s website at www.lions-online.org. Any additional inquiries can be directed to 815.939.4564.
