The spirit of the holidays was alive and well over the weekend as Bourbonnais hosted its first Miracle at The Grove on Saturday

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On Thursday, the fourth annual lighting of the village’s Christmas tree kicked off the season. This year Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting was held at 6 p.m. for the first time at The Grove, the $18-million multifaceted park that opened in July and has drawn rave reviews from the community

The restoration crew at Bradley’s Restoration Works Inc. had planned to painstakingly bring new life to hundreds of window panes

The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra concert will be held at 4 p.m. Dec. 8 at Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, 308 E. Marsile St.

<p>Elizabeth Kubal is making history in the city of Kankakee.</p>

<p>If there’s one thing Brianna Mesenbring trusts, both literally and figuratively, it’s her gut. The literal trust is what got her interested in the science of gut health and nutrition, and the figurative trust is what made that interest into a career. The founder of Bourbonnais-based The Modern Nutritionist, Mesenbring helps teens and adults — specifically women struggling with acne — to heal by enhancing gut health.</p>

<p>For the last several months on the side of Martinez Tacos in Kankakee, a bevy of talented hands have been busy creating a vibrant floral mural. At the helm of this project is Katie Bretzlaff, a long time art teacher in the area and now owner of Hedgeapple Arts.</p>

<p>In a world where you can be anything, be kind.”</p>

<p>On a warm and sunny Good Friday, Lindsay Green is busy grooming a small cockapoo aptly named Bunny. Based on Bunny’s demeanor, one would think she was at the park or playing with a new toy instead of at the groomer, a place many dogs dread.</p>