Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. The library will be closed on Memorial Day, May 30.
Youth Services
New take-and-make craft available in June. Pick up any time.
May 26-27, June 2-3, Thursdays and Fridays, at 10 a.m.: Beecher Bookworm Buddies with Miss Karen, for young children; Call to register – ends June 3.
June 16, Thursday mornings at 10 a.m.: Outdoor Family Story Time, Fireman’s Park, begins June 16; Call to register.
Adult Services
May 26, 31, and June 2, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 2-5 p.m.: One-on-One Technology Help for Adults; Register for a half hour time slot.
Illinois News
Classifieds
Beecher Police Blotter: June 3-6
Spread the loveDisclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On June 3, Blake Krueger, 30, of Momence, was stopped for a traffic violation and charged with adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle and having an expired registration. Two other occupants…
BHS Fourth Quarter Honor Rolls
Spread the loveBeecher High School recently announced students named to its fourth quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors Seniors: Quinton Allen, Alexis Barkus, Katelyn Bol, Adriana Cabrera, Tyler Cochrane, Sergio Delgado, Riley DeRoos, Nathan Diachenko, Julieta Dominguez, Ariana Fernandez, Giada Garza, Olivia Geringer-Spagnola, Caitlin Gill, Jack Hayhurst, Andrew Hering, Mihya Hernandez,…
Beecher Community Library News
Spread the loveCall the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Sign up for the summer reading program! Patrons of all ages can win prizes for reading during the summer! Outdoor Used Book Sale: A number of used books are for sale at $1 each, on our front veranda, including children’s, juniors, teens, and…
Lightways Hospice/Serious Illness Care Helps Community Understand Advance Care Planning
Spread the loveGrant project funded by National Institutes of Health (NIH). Lightways Hospice and Serious Illness Care will join a nationwide project and host a community game event at Ascension Saint Joseph Hospital Wallin Conference Center, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Monday, June 24, to engage communities in important conversations about medical decision making. The…
Beecher Police Blotter: May 5 – 29
Spread the loveDisclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On May 5, Diego Garcia, 32, of Chicago, was arrested for leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, possession of adult use cannabis in a…
This Week at the Farmers Markets
Spread the loveThis week at the Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, June 18, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic Car…
Will County Health Department Honors National Naloxone Awareness Day
Spread the loveThe Will County Health Department reminds residents of the availability of Naloxone, a lifesaving, opioid overdose reversing medication in honor of National Naloxone Awareness Day on June 6. “Naloxone saves lives,” said Dr. Kathleen Burke, program coordinator for Substance Use Initiatives at the Will County Health Department. “When an overdose occurs, giving someone…
201-U Hosts Will County Emergency Response Training
Spread the loveCrete-Monee School District 201-U, in collaboration with the Will County Emergency Management Agency and local first responders, conducted emergency response training activities at the Monee Education Center on May 22. The training provided an opportunity for first responders to practice public safety commands and telecommunications with dispatchers, focusing on real-life scenarios, including active…
Beecher Lions Present 19th Freedom 5K Run/Walk
Spread the loveThe Beecher Lions Club’s 19th annual Freedom 5K Run/Walk will be held on July 4, at 8 a.m., in Beecher. The 3.1-mile race starts and finishes at Fireman’s Park, on Penfield Street, and will wind through the streets of Beecher. Awards are presented to the top three male and female overall finishers and…
Harris: FY 2025 Budget Prioritizes Public Safety, Education
Spread the loveState Sen. Napoleon B. Harris III is pleased to see further investments were made in funding schools, supporting public safety efforts, and prioritizing children in communities across Illinois. He released the following statement in response to the governor signing the budget recently: “Our children are the future of our state. The state’s budget,…
Beecher Community Library News
Spread the loveCall the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Sign up for the summer reading program! Patrons of all ages can win prizes for reading during the summer! Outdoor Used Book Sale: A number of used books, at $1 each, are for sale on the front veranda, including children’s, junior, teen, and…
Franciscan Health Crown Point Hosting Doula Workshop
Spread the loveNeeds-based scholarship applications being accepted to cover registration fees. Franciscan Health Crown Point is hosting a doula certification workshop during two weekends in June, with needs-based scholarship applications being accepted to cover the registration fees. Doulas are trained professionals, who provide continuous physical, emotional, and informational support to their clients before, during, and…
Visit Chicago Southland President/CEO Jim Garrett Retiring
Spread the loveJim Garrett, president/CEO for Visit Chicago Southland since 1996 is retiring on June 30. As president/CEO, Garrett has overseen the administrative, marketing and sales operation for Visit Chicago Southland (formerly Chicago Southland Convention and Visitors Bureau), with the objective to generate overnight hotel stays by promoting the Chicago Southland region as a viable…
Ashley Toepper Named in ‘2024 Class of 20 Under 40’ for Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS
Spread the loveThe Mainstreet Organization of REALTORS recognized Ashley Toepper, with Exclusive Realtors at 207 N. Second Street in Peotone, as part of the organization’s “20 Under 40 Class of 2024.” Ashley was acknowledged as a REALTOR in the Chicagoland area for her outstanding commitment to her colleagues, clients, and communities. Ashley grew up in…
Rep. Haas Hosts Blood Drive June 7
Spread the loveState Rep. Jackie Haas is hosting a blood drive on Friday, June 7, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Bourbonnais Municipal Center, 700 Main Street NW, Bourbonnais. “I invite all local residents to come out and help save lives by donating blood,” said Rep. Haas. “Blood banks across Illinois are in…
