Summer Meet and Greet

Join us at the new Uplifted Bistro on Schuyler Avenue in Bradley. Individual tickets are $10 which includes finger foods and a drink ticket. Beer and wine also included.

Donate online via ActBlue. https://secure.actblue.com/donate/kerkstra

  • Friend Sponsorship: $50 (one ticket)
  • Raffle Prize Sponsorship: $125 (two tickets)
  • Beverage Sponsorship: $250 (three tickets)
  • Food Sponsorship $500 (reserved table 4 tickets)
  • Event Sponsorship $1,000 (reserved table 4 tickets)

Email [email protected] or call/text (815) 214-9734 with any questions.

Every dollar is appreciated. Thank you for your consideration.

Live, Local and Progressive in Kankakee County

Tune into AM 820 for the Joan Esposito Show or watch Facebook Live. Guests on the Joan Esposito Show include: State Central Committeeman Al Riley and Congresswoman Robin Kelly. Meet local Kankakee County Democratic candidates: Charlene Eads for State Representative and Dondi Maricle for Kankakee County Circuit Clerk.

Support the Bradley American Legion

Visited the Bradley American Legion Post 766 to add some flags to their Memorial in honor of those who gave their service and ultimate sacrifice. The kitchen isn’t open but stop by and have a beer to support them. Nickel and dimes help but dollars are needed to save this historic building. Please consider donating to their Go Fund Me page

Riverside’s RX Mobile Food Pantry

Getting healthy food to those who need it is another way Riverside Healthcare is caring for the communities it serves. Riverside Healthcare is partnering with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to provide healthy food options for families in need and those with chronic medical conditions.

The RX Mobile Food Pantry will be set up monthly from 3 to 5 p.m. at Youth For Christ City Life Center, located at 1820 E. Court Street in Kankakee.

The Mobile Food Pantry is available: September 24, October 23, November 25, and December 23.

Clinical experts from Riverside including registered dietitians will be available to help participants shop and provide educational support for making a menu.

To learn more about Riverside’s RX Mobile Food Pantry, please visit riversidehealthcare.org/foodpantry.

Back To School Fair


Hosted by Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet

Preparing students from low-income households in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties for a successful new school year! In order to ensure safe social distancing, participants will receive school supplies in a drive-thru and will not exit vehicles at any point.
Online pre-registration is required at catholiccharitiesjoliet.org. Registrants will receive a ticket and a specific time to attend the Fair. Register in English here: https://conta.cc/3eLZQra and in Spanish here: https://conta.cc/2CZOSAB