Will County fair back for its 96th summer
The Will County Fair resumes a five day run at Peotone fairgrounds with animals, races, rides, a rodeo, contests, and a demolition derby. Daily rides start at 12 to 1 p.m., grandstand shows cost five dollars, and entry fees total fifteen dollars for farm stock. Highlights include Senior Citizen Day, Republican Day, and Democrat Day with various events, prizes, and live performances. Contact Harold McQueen for details and schedules.
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Academy students reach out to help in community
The Academy for Learning in Blue Island demonstrates service learning as students like Kelvin Gregory and Kris Hoekstra volunteer Saturdays to rehab homes and help nursing home residents. The program, which earned a 1999 National Service Learning Leader School award, emphasizes engagement over control and civic responsibility.
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