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.
Bradley-Bourbonnais Area to lose 2.3 million dollars without Bears Training Camp
From Super Bowl expectations to a ‘balanced’ 8-8 season, Monday Morning saw the announcement the Chicago Bears would renege on their 9-year contract with Olivet, we saw the professional football franchise officially retreat into itself.
KCC: Honors list for Fall 2019
The
following students have been named to the Honors List at Kankakee Community
College for the Fall 2019 semester.
To be
named to the Honors List, a student...
Kankakee Public Library hosts BACHELOR NATION NIGHT
The Kankakee Public Library is hosting Bachelor Nation Night at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 18 – a behind-the-scenes tell-all event with exclusive insider information and details that only show alumni can tell you! Cast members Amber James and Liz Sandoz will provide fun stories and memories from their time filming The Bachelor. Former Kankakee local Amber James, now a Chicago resident, starred on Chris Soules’ and Ben Higgins’ seasons of The Bachelor, as well as season 2 of Bachelor in Paradise. Liz Sandoz was on Nick Viall’s season of The Bachelor and also now lives in Chicago.
