Week in photos: May 16-22, 2022
Some of the week's best photos from local news stories.
79th district candidates forum
Erin Slone, left, and Robert Ellington-Snipes, both Democratic Party candidates running for the Illinois House of Representatives’ 79th district seat against incumbent Representative Jackie Haas (R), participate in the NAACP candidates forum Tuesday at the Kankakee Public Library. Slone and Snipes are competing votes for the June 28 primary election to take on Haas in the November general election. READ MORE.
Census post-enumeration survey
Cultra shipyard
In 1966 and 1967, the barnyard of the family farm near Onarga became the “Cultra Shipyard.” This 1967 photo shows the nearly completed sailing vessel behind the two horses. READ MORE.
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony
Two attendees hug between wreaths placed in honor of fallen Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic at the Kankakee Area Law Enforcement Memorial at the Kankakee County Courthouse on Thursday during the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony. Fallen Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic’s name was added this year. READ MORE.
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony
Lyn Stua gives the Gold Star Address in honor of her late wife, Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic, on Thursday during the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony. READ MORE.
Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Ceremony
About 200 people attended the Law Enforcement Officers Memorial on the Kankakee County Courthouse lawn. Fallen Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic was added to the Kankakee Area Law Enforcement Memorial. READ MORE.
Learning local history
On April 8, Dr. James Paul, president of the Bourbonnais Grove Historical Society, gave a tour of the Letourneau Home/Museum and gardens to a Kankakee Trinity Academy history class taught by Rodney Miller (fourth from left). READ MORE.
New York Mets 2022 Baseball
Colin Holderman, a 2014 Bradley-Bourbonnais graduate, made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets Sunday. READ MORE.
Spring showcase of sound
Bradley Central band student Aiden Malone-Cross plays trumpet in the jazz band Monday night during the Bradley Central Spring Band Concert. READ MORE.
Tanner's friends
The brother and friends of Tanner Torres stand behind the buddy bench unveiled Tuesday at St. George Elementary in his honor. From left to right: Trevor Torres, Tate Marcotte, Brayden Watters, Ethan Rose, Bennett Dykra, Christian Munserman, Lucas Garrett. READ MORE.
The last stitch: Reed's Alterations closes shop
Becki Gossage, third-generation owner of Reed’s Alterations, is seen working in the sewing shop Tuesday through a custom ribbon and thread holder built by her grandfather, Lloyd Reed. Gossage’s grandmother, Florence Reed, started the shop some 68 years ago. READ MORE.
Umpiring numbers dwindling amidst officiating shortage
Umpire Alan West, center, takes the action in from his position in the field during a baseball game at Herscher High School between the Tigers and Manteno High School last week. West, a Bourbonnais resident, officiates several sports, including baseball and softball, where umpire shortages have grown since the COVID-19 pandemic. READ MORE.
Walking the stage
Kankakee Community College graduate Deja Lynn Walker shows off her diploma to family and friends Saturday during the college's 53rd Commencement ceremony. READ MORE.
