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Momence Police Plans for Holiday Traffic Enforcement
The Momence Police Department announced plans for July Fourth traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will run from June 17 through July 8 to encompass three summer weekends leading up to and after Independence Day. “We’re asking all of our residents and visitors to celebrate Independence Day safely,”…
Read MoreNew Officers Start on Patrol
Tre Spears and Doug Duncan , pictured with Momence Police Chief Brian Brucato, graduated on Saturday from the required class that new officers must complete. The pair traveled to Princeton for the graduation ceremony, along with their families, where they received their certificates. Both part-time officers were on put to work immediately and could be…
Read MoreGarden Tour Set for June 20
Kankakee Kultivators Garden Tour Set for June 20 Thursday, June 20th, Kankakee Kultivators will present their 26th Annual Garden Tour and Faire. Spotlighting current trends in outdoor living, 2019’s garden walk will feature “Gathering Places,” which center in many cases on artistically designed hardscapes–“outdoor rooms”–not only for quiet, intimate peace but also for group celebrating…
Read MoreJazz Fest Set for July 13
A Jazz Festival is planned for July 13, 2019 on beautiful Island Park, in Momence. The name of the event is ‘Orbert Davis’ Jazz & Family Festival’ and will be from 1 until 7 p.m. on Saturday, July 13. The free event is open to the public and will feature great music from Orbert Davis,…
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