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Lighting of the Green: Frankfort’s Most Anticipated Holiday Tradition Returns
It’s that time of year when the Village of Frankfort welcomes the community to come together to kick-off the holiday season in grand style. The annual Lighting of the Green promises to be a remarkable event, filled with festive lights, music, and the cheerful spirit of the holidays. This season’s Lighting of the Green……
75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at Peotone American Legion November 17
Peotone American Legion Post 392, the Peotone American Legion Auxiliary, and the Manhattan/Peotone Consolidated Fire Protection District will co-host the 75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at the Peotone American Legion Post Hall, North and Railroad Streets, on Friday, November 17, from 4:30 – 9 p.m. This event had a one-year hiatus in 2022 and is making……
Beecher Police Department Swears-In Chaplains
People tend to think of chaplains being used in war time – assisting soldiers in their faith. In the Beecher Police Department, chaplains also are used to promote the mental health and well-being of police officers, victims, and those who call for help. The new chaplains will be conducting ride-alongs with police officers and consoling……
Clove Alliance Hosting COSMIC BINGO
Clove Alliance will host its signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Thursday, November 16, in the Expo Center, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds. Clove’s COSMIC BINGO is back and better than ever! It’s a special 18 years and older night of bingo with a cosmic twist! Laser lights, loud music, black lights, glow sticks, and prizes will……
Sticker Shock on the New Police Station Bids
By Jeff Vorva The Village of Beecher received some sticker shock when opening bids for the new police station. The village was hoping to get the project done in the $4 million range but when the October 4 bids were opened, it appears it will take closer to $6 million to get it done. It’s……
Illinois Report Card Math Scores a Concern in Beecher
By Jeff Vorva Beecher 200-U Superintendent Jack Gaham received a sneak preview of the Illinois Report Card scores and he’s concerned with the district’s math results. “The (overall) results for all three school will be commendable,” Gaham said at the October 11 school board meeting. “But there is a need to focus on our math.……
Crawl-o-Ween: Not too Late to Register
While the deadline has passed to preregister for the Halloween-themed bar crawl and get a t-shirt and passport, participants can still preregister and save $5. Crawl-o-Ween will be held from 6 to 11 p.m., on Saturday, October 28, with check-in at the Old Town Mall, 1390 Main Street, from 5 – 6 p.m. In addition……
75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at Peotone American Legion November 17
Peotone American Legion Post 392, the Peotone American Legion Auxiliary, and the Manhattan/Peotone Consolidated Fire Protection District will co-host the 75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at the Peotone American Legion Post Hall on Friday, November 17, from 4:30 – 9 p.m. This event had a one-year hiatus in 2022 and is making a come-back this year.……
Seeking Organizations for Summer ‘24 Internship Program
Has your organization struggled to find talent; have you tried to launch your own intern program, but with difficulty; or are you looking to engage more of your community? The Will County Center for Economic Development is seeking organizations interested in participating in its summer 2024 internship program. The program is designed to give students……
Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields Redesignated Gold Infant Safe Sleep Hospital
The Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields has been redesignated as a Gold Infant Safe Sleep Hospital, the highest level of certification issued by Cribs for Kids. “I commend our Family Birth Center team for the hard work and dedication that went into earning and maintaining our Gold Safe Sleep status,” Franciscan Health Olympia……
Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. During the Penfield construction project, the library’s Penfield Street parking lot entrance is closed, but the Maxwell Street entrance still will be open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library. WiFi hotspots and Rokus now are available for a two-week……
Bourbonnais Library Hosting ‘A Day in the Life: A Beatles Celebration’
Join us Saturday, November 4, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., for a Magical Mystery Tour filled with groovy tributes to the Fab Four, including live music, a mesmerizing showcase of Beatles memorabilia, engaging presentations, and so much more. Whether you’re a Yellow Submarine veteran or a newcomer to Beatlemania, this celebration promises a day……
GSU: Potpourri Lecture Series October 12
The Knowledge Exchange recommends the Potpourri Lecture Series through the Park Forest Library, which offers stimulating and thought provoking as well as entertaining programming. This Thursday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. and in person at the Park Forest Library, “The Wild West,” with Art Burton, will be featured. Please call the library at 708-748-3731 with……
Beecher Police Blotter: September 26 – October 1
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. September 26, Terell Booker, 50, of the 4900 block of Northcote Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, was stopped at Dixie Highway and Miller Street for speeding, no valid registration, and also found to have a……
Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. During the Penfield construction project, the Penfield Street parking lot entrance is closed, but the Maxwell Street entrance will be open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library. WiFi hotspots and Rokus now are available for two-week checkout for Beecher……
