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>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>

<p>In our fourth annual Top Dog issue, we invite readers and their furry friends to join in on the fun and share information not only about what makes their pup special, but what is special about their relationship. Several dogs this year showed off their talents and wardrobes, and each had unconditional love for their paw-rents.</p>

<p>Flipping through his portfolio, artist Alan Byron Hampshire comes across press clippings from MV Times, a newspaper in Martha’s Vineyard. The clippings, featuring his paintings of the area, dubbed him the “Watercolor Wonder.”</p>

<p>Authenticity is on the menu at a new spot just off Governor’s Highway in Monee. Nad Tatrami opened in March and is a traditional Polish restaurant. Owners Matt and Dorothy Rozak are from Zakopane, a small village in the Tatra Mountains along the Poland/Slovakia border.</p>