LOCAL
Solar Training Academy early registration now at Kankakee Community College
Beginning in January, Kankakee Community College is hosting a course that provides skills in the emerging field of solar installation. The Solar Training Academy meets on four weekends between Jan. 25 and March 28. The weekend format is designed so most students can attend without missing school or work.
Kankakee Community College Christmas at Old Orchard Day Trip Registration Now Open
The Continuing Education Department at Kankakee Community College is offering a day-trip to Old Orchard Shopping Center in Skokie on Friday, Dec. 6.
City of Kankakee is Seeking Donations for National Animal Shelter Week
“Animals play an important role in our families and we want to make sure that we do not neglect their needs, especially during this giving season. Many of our City employees are very passionate about the needs of animals and during National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, we look forward to helping out in any way we can,” said Mayor Wells-Armstrong.
Kankakee Community College employee milestone ceremony
On Friday, Oct. 25, Kankakee Community College held a recognition ceremony to honor 40 employees for service at the college.
Dr. Michael Boyd inaugurated as President of Kankakee Community College
Kankakee
Community College held a formal inauguration Dr. Michael Boyd as its seventh
president on Wednesday, Oct. 30.
In addition...
Kankakee Public Library & Fortitude November Donation Drive
Each month, the Kankakee Public Library will ask for a donation that targets specific items to help others within the community. November’s items are deodorant and quality adult sized gloves. Donations can be deposited in the designated blue bin inside the doors of the Kankakee Public Library.
LIFESTYLE
Kankakee Public Library announces new Kanopy program
Kanopy is an award-winning video streaming service that provides access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films as well as children’s programming and television series.
Kankakee Fall Photography Contest Winners
Winner – Jeanna Cross “Leaves on the Courthouse Lawn”; Honorably Mentioned – Kelly Dickenson – “Prairie Sunset, Prairie Farm” ; Honorably Mentioned – Kim Couwenhoven – “Shades of Fall”
Mario Kart Tournament draws huge crowds in Bradley
Winners of the tournaments receive custom trophies and a cash prize. Mario Kart's winners from this past month included Lee LaMontagne who finished 3rd, Hans Vallejo who finished 2nd and Alena Stasiak who was the winner of the tournament along with a $200.00 cash prize
New Kickstarter aims for ESPN level coverage of High School Football
You sign up, connect with friends, or create a crew, and launch your broadcast, which you will be able to swap out alternative angles from a variety of friends and devices around you via Bluetooth, WiFi, and LTE devices. Which means you can connect a variety of devices, like an iPhone and GoPro, to swap out live views in real-time at local events, like an actual TV Broadcast.
Kankakee Public Library Announces Victoria Christopher Murray’s book The Deal, the Dance, and the...
Join the Kankakee Public Library for our monthly book discussion group, Soul Collections. This group reviews a wide range of book selections that specifically spotlights African-American authors and themes. October’s selection will be The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil by Victoria Christopher Murray. This event will be held on Thursday, October 24that 6:30 p.m. All books reviewed may be checked out at the Circulation desk of the Kankakee Public Library.
2019 Illinois Firearm Deer Permits will begin on Oct. 15
Over-the-counter sales of remaining 2019 Illinois Firearm Deer Permits will begin on Oct. 15. Permits will be sold until quotas are exhausted...
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Kankakee Public Library announces new Kanopy program
Kanopy is an award-winning video streaming service that provides access to more than 30,000 independent and documentary films as well as children’s programming and television series.
Kankakee Fall Photography Contest Winners
Winner – Jeanna Cross “Leaves on the Courthouse Lawn”; Honorably Mentioned – Kelly Dickenson – “Prairie Sunset, Prairie Farm” ; Honorably Mentioned – Kim Couwenhoven – “Shades of Fall”
Mario Kart Tournament draws huge crowds in Bradley
Winners of the tournaments receive custom trophies and a cash prize. Mario Kart's winners from this past month included Lee LaMontagne who finished 3rd, Hans Vallejo who finished 2nd and Alena Stasiak who was the winner of the tournament along with a $200.00 cash prize
Kankakee Public Library Announces Victoria Christopher Murray’s book The Deal, the Dance, and the...
Join the Kankakee Public Library for our monthly book discussion group, Soul Collections. This group reviews a wide range of book selections that specifically spotlights African-American authors and themes. October’s selection will be The Deal, the Dance, and the Devil by Victoria Christopher Murray. This event will be held on Thursday, October 24that 6:30 p.m. All books reviewed may be checked out at the Circulation desk of the Kankakee Public Library.
Power of Jaycees: Delorean Ride Raffle coming to Kankakee Farmers Market
The Kankakee Jaycees will be on hand at the Kankakee Farmers Market from 8 am to noon on September 28th and again on October 5th and 12th raffling off two chances to grab a ride in the time machine!
SPORTS
2020 ROUTE 66 NHRA NATIONALS TICKETS ON SALE NOW
JOLIET, Ill. (October 10, 2019) — Route 66 Raceway announced today that tickets for the 2020 Route 66 NHRA Nationals are on sale. The renewal period is the optimal time for fans to receive the best-priced tickets to the 2020 Route 66 NHRA Nationals. In addition, fans can take advantage of a monthly payment plan for the first-time ever.
Goal Line: Kankakee Area HS Varsity Football Score Recap (Sept 13th)
Goal Line: Kankakee Area HS Varsity Football Score Recap (Sept 13th)
The Ultimate: Derek Byrd
The Ultimate: Derek Byrd
Chicagoland Speedway rolls out new ticket Membership Program with benefits
JOLIET, Ill. (September 3, 2019) — Chicagoland Speedway announced today that it will roll out the CLS Ticket Membership program, the most robust in NASCAR’s modern era, giving fans compelling new benefits in addition to the existing benefits, adding savings, access and experiences at an unprecedented level.
Kankakee Area HS Varsity Football Preview: Goal Line
Kankakee Area HS Varsity Football Preview: Goal Line
