A record 1,125 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were turned in for the safe disposal during Saturday’s National Take Back Day held at Northfield Square Mall. The previousrecord – set last October- was 1,075 pounds. The Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group, local law enforcement, Pledge for Life Partnership and Riverside Healthcare partnered with the Drug …
This year’s billboard contest winner was Kelly O’Connor from Limestone Middle School. The contest is held annually for 5th and 6th graders to encourage students to choose “Wise Highs… Choices You Can Live With.” Watch for the winning billboards which will appear in various locations throughout Kankakee and Iroquois counties in September. The Iroquois-Kankakee Regional Office of Education …
In the warm spirit of generosity and gratitude this season, we would like to thank you. During our nearly 30 year history we have seen individuals step up and use their unique talents to improve our schools, tackle youth substance abuse, and champion other causes that support our mission: to build a safer and healthier …
Life Education Center Announces Best Practice Winners The Pledge for Life Partnership’s Life Education Center team is proud to announce the winners of the 2018-2019 “Best Practice Contest.” The “Best Practice Contest” is designed to recognize innovative educators who develop lessons and projects to reinforce Life Education Center curriculum. Winners will receive monetary prizes of …
DEA National Take Back: On Saturday, October 26, 2019, 575 pounds of unwanted prescription drugs were turned in for disposal in Kankakee County during the day’s Take Back Day festivities. KAMEG Director Chris Koerner reported that the event was an overwhelming success. The Kankakee Area Metropolitan Enforcement Group (KAMEG), the Bourbonnais Police Department, the Bradley …