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33rd Annual Art Exhibit Happening Now Through March 29th
On Wednesday, March 29th, Kankakee Community College will be hosting the 33rd annual Kankakee Community College High School Juried Art Exhibition. The display will be open from 8am to 5pm, Monday through Thursday, and 8am to 1pm on Fridays now until March 29th. It will be held in the lower level of the Milner Memorial…
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#91: ”Good Enough” Q&A – Live at Paramount Theater
On Sunday, Kankakee Podcast teamed up with the Kankakee Area LGBTQ Network to host a screening of, “Good Enough: A Modern Musical”, written and directed by Kankakee County native, Mike Spears, at Classic Cinemas Paramount Theater. The film takes place at the fictional Kankakee Illinois University and covers a wide range of topics including sexual…
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Lifelong Learning Institute Offering Classes for Individuals 50 and Older
Kankakee Community College is now offering a new series of courses titled The Lifelong Learning Institute. The program offers classes specifically geared towards individuals aged 50 and older and will focus on a variety of intellectual and cultural topics. The classes are affordable, non-credit, and will be available as both in-person and virtual sessions. Those…
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Job Fair Coming to KCC
Kankakee Community College will be hosting a Job Fair on Thursday, April 13th from 9am to noon. The fair, which will be held at the College Center, is open to all, but veterans are highly encouraged to attend. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in on-site interviews for both part-time and full-time positions. Cesar…
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#90: Bill Perakis – Meineke Car Care
Over the past 17 years, Bill Perakis has helped keep vehicles in the area safe and well. Owner of Meineke Car Care Center in Bourbonnais, Bill has plenty of experience in automotive care, including a certification in auto care from Moraine Valley Community College. Bill joins Kankakee Podcast not only as a guest, but a…
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Cyndi’s Caregiver Craft Class Designed to Help Reduce Caregiver Stress
Are you feeling stressed as a caregiver? Do you care for a child with special needs? Project SUN is hosting a unique event to help parents, grandparents, and other caregivers of children that receive emotional, mental, and behavioral needs in Kankakee County. The program, titled Cyndi’s Caregiver Craft Class, will be held on Monday, Match…
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#89: KVTA’s Disney Moana Jr. with Director Paula Sutter
KVTA’s Paula Sutter has an impressive history in her 29 years of directing plays. Her newest, Disney’s Moana Jr., comes to the Lincoln Cultural Center in Kankakee March 17th, 18th, and 19th. Paula joins me on this episode of Kankakee Podcast to talk about Moana Jr, as well as her history with the KVTA. Buy…
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Kankakee Resident Arrested for Arson
The Kankakee County Fire Department was alerted of a fire on February 2nd at about 9:45pm. The fire, which was located at 455 E. Bourbonnais Street, unfortunately led to the death of resident Phillip Spencer. After an investigation, Kankakee Fire and Arson Investigators concluded that the fire was started under suspicious nature. On the morning…
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#88: Jermaine Hunt Sr. – Hunt Services & Consulting Inc.
Jermaine Hunt Sr. just might be the definition of a jack of all trades. A master of six instruments, speaker of two languages, economics and marketing major, former football player, the list goes on and on! However, most of all, he is the proud owner of Hunt Services and Consulting Inc. (HSC), the nation’s first…
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Kankakee County Sherriff’s Office Giving Away Free Steering Wheel Locks
Do you drive a Hyundai or Kia? Well, you’re in luck! The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office and the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force, in collaboration with Hyundai Motor America and Kia Motors, are giving away steering wheel locks. To help combat recent Hyundai and Kia thefts, steering wheel locks will be given away free of…
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First Responders Appreciation Brunch
First responders in Kankakee County are invited to Harbor House’s Appreciation Brunch on Saturday, March 11th. The event, which begins at 10:00 am, will take place at the College Church of Nazarene. The complimentary brunch will include live music, a variety of guest speakers, and a blessing over first responders. Activities will be provided as…
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Moana Jr. Arriving Soon!
Disney’s 2016 hit film, Moana, is soon coming to stage right here in Kankakee County. Paula Sutter and The Kankakee Valley Theatre Association will soon be presenting its musical version of the film, Moana Jr, in mid-March, featuring songs written by the critically acclaimed Lin-Manuel Miranda. The story follows Moana (Abby Purcell, Manteno) and Maui (Andrew Bush, Bourbonnais) in the Pacific…
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#87: Carrying Torches – Alternative Rock Band
Kankakee Podcast is presented by, Puter Pros, Digital World Design, and Stitch Prints in Bradley. Learn more at myputerpros.com, digitalworlddesign.com, and stitchprints.com. Episode 87: Jon, Justin, and Misty of Kankakee’s alternative rock band, Carrying Torches, join us on this episode of Kankakee Podcast to give us an early listen to their upcoming new single, “Small…
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CAIC Awards Grants for KCC Students
Did you know that Kankakee Community College is offering a grant program to help serve unemployed and underemployed individuals? The One Workforce Grant Program, which is designed to assist those in manufacturing-related fields, is currently being utilized by a total of 82 Kankakee Community College students. Covered under the program for eligible students is tuition,…
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Jakob Knox To Be Next Manteno Chamber President & CEO
The Manteno Chamber of Commerce is welcoming its newest member later this week, announcing Jakob Knox will be added to the staff as the next President and CEO, Marketing, and Community Relations Director. Knox is a Kankakee area native, graduating from Herscher High School and earning his degree at Kankakee Community College. Knox is no…