Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration.
Happy Holidays! The library will be closed on Saturday, December 23, Monday, December 25, Saturday, December 29, and Monday, January 1.
The library’s Penfield Street parking lot entrance will be closed until spring, but the Maxwell Street entrance is open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library.
Youth Services
The December take-and-make craft is available! Pick up any time.
December 28, at 11:30 a.m., Noon-Year’s Eve Party for Kids eight-plus: Kids will enjoy games and activities before ringing in the “noon-year” at noon, with balloons and confetti. Call to register.
Elf on a Bookshelf: Libby the Elf is hiding in different spots in the library. Find her to earn a sticker and raffle ticket for a small prize. Children are allowed to find her daily! Filling out a raffle ticket every time is also an easy and fun way to teach kids their phone number.
Christmas Card Making: Drop in the library any time to decorate a Christmas card to send to a loved one.
Adult Services
December 21, 26, and 28, from 2-5 p.m., One-on-One Technology Help: Sit down for a half hour and receive technology help with any of your devices, including phones, tablets, and laptops. Receive help with apps, email, Facebook and social media, computer basics, or get any other technology questions answered. Call to register.
The Afternoon Book Club book is available for pick up. The group will be reading “Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World,” by Vicki Myron, on January 12, at 1 p.m.
Illinois News
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BHS Second Quarter Honor Roll Students Named
Spread the loveBeecher High School recently announced students named to its second quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors Seniors: Steven Adam, Zander Allen, Rebecca Andresiunas, Tyler Andresiunas, Carmen Arroyo, David Arroyo, Angelina Athanasopoulos, Jake Barkus, Bryce Beck, Gage Beck, Justin Benck, Megan Berkley, Cullen Berry, Ann Bingham, Jacopo Borgherini, Seth Cackowski,…
R.P. Lumber Celebrates 45 Years of Hard Work, Great Partnerships
Spread the loveFamily-owned company maintains focus on providing jobs, “Best Service” to Midwest communities. On a frigid January 17, 1977, R.P. Lumber Co., Inc. opened its doors for the first time in Staunton. The young entrepreneur who opened the doors that day didn’t see a customer for three days and battled a bitter winter, but…
Park Forest Historical Society Presents New YouTube Program
Spread the loveBe sure to watch the society’s YouTube program Sunday, February 27, at 2:30 p.m. – “Reflections and Accomplishments of African Americans.” The program will be launched on the YouTube channel “Park Forest Historical Society” and will remain on the channel indefinitely. This program was digitized by Media Burn Archives, with funds supplied by…
Record Snowfall Dumps on Will and Kankakee Counties
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens Snowmageddon 2022 struck with a force Tuesday night. By noon on Wednesday, February 2, Peotone had seen 9.25” of snow, and it just kept coming. By Wednesday night, Peotone weather.com indicated official Peotone snowfall was at 10.7 inches. The storm dumped about 20 inches of snow in central Illinois. Near…
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Cold Snowy Week, But Bobcats are Hot!
Spread the loveAt the Josh Baumgartner State Farm Shootout in Beecher on Saturday, January 29, the Bobcats handed the Chicago Carver Challengers a dramatic defeat, 62 – 37. Beecher managed to shake off a sluggish start for the win. In the match-up, Mitch Landis led the way with 20, with Duane Doss adding 16. Then,…
Beecher VIllage Board Meeting
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva If the Village of Beecher wants to become a home rule community, it has a few steps to take. For the second meeting in a row, there was a discussion among the trustees and Mayor Marcy Meyer about the possibility of being a home rule village, and a few parameters…
BJHS Announces Second Quarter Honor Rolls
Spread the loveBeecher Junior High School recently announced students named to its second quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students. High Honors Eighth Grade: Benjamin Anaclerio, Dominic Benson, Mikenna Burdick, Mila Chavez, Kacper Chlebek, Teagan Claus, Kyler Clegg, Conner Cochrane, Abby Corral, Madelyn Cramer, Natalia Dominguez, Audrey Falaney, Gabino Fonseca-Vazquez, Madison Gibson, Makenna Haddon,…
It’s All Valentines at Park Forest Historical Museum!
Spread the love The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road (inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church), Park Forest, welcomes residents to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentines Day,” February 2 – March 9. The museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., with other times by appointment. One room represents a classroom…
News from State Sen. Joyce
Spread the love“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” I was reminded of these powerful words from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., when I gave a brief speech in Kankakee earlier this month at a prayer breakfast on the birthday of the…
Corn/Soybean Growers Joint Annual Meeting Set (At a Glan. Feb. 3)
Spread the loveThe Will County Corn and Soybean Growers Committees will hold their annual meeting, including a lite supper, on Monday, February 21, at the Will County Farm Bureau, 100 Manhattan Road in Joliet, beginning at 6 p.m. The meeting is open to all Will County Soybean Growers, Corn Growers, and Farm Bureau farmer members.…
Tractors for a Cure ‘Cash Bash’
Spread the loveGet tickets now ($50/couple) for the March 12 St. Jude Children’s Hospital fundraiser, from 4 – 9 p.m., at the Will County Atrium. Grand prize is $2,500, in addition to cash prizes, raffles, and a silent auction. Tickets available at Peotone Bowling Alley – Gary Jurres, 708-258-9353; Debbie Werner, 815-478-5182; or Denise Lowe,…
Volunteers Needed for ‘Point in Time Count’
Spread the loveVolunteers are needed for this year’s Point in Time Count on February 23. The Continuum of Care for Will, Kendall, and Grundy Counties will reach out to people experiencing homelessness on the night of Wednesday, February 23. Volunteers will help provide information and resources to people living on the streets, connect people in…
Rep. Haas Hosting Valentines for Veterans
Spread the loveFor the second year, State Representative Jackie Haas is hosting the “Valentines for Veterans” program. Rep. Haas invites all community members of the 79th District to participate in making handmade valentine greetings, with well-wishes for our veterans. Valentines will be accepted at her district office, 370 E. Court Street in Kankakee, until February…
Will County Executive Reminds Residents of Local Warming Centers
Spread the loveAs temperatures plummet, and a prolonged deep freeze is anticipated, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to utilize local warming centers, if necessary. A complete list of warming shelters is listed on the home page of the Will County Emergency Management Agency’s website at www.willcountyema.org. “As the weather gets bitterly cold, I…
BCL Hosting Free Vaccine Clinics
Spread the loveSponsored by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Beecher Community Library, 660 Penfield Street, is hosting free vaccine clinics for children ages five-11 and adults ages 12+. The vaccine clinic for children ages five-11 will be held on Saturday, February 5, from 8 a.m. – noon. Vaccines for adults will not be available…
