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Beecher Village Board Candidate: Joseph Gianotti
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Beecher Community Library News
Spread the loveCall the library at 708-946-9090 for programs requiring registration. Youth Services Lady Bug take-and-make craft available for kids of all ages during April. Pick up any time. Beecher Bookworm Buddies with Miss Karen, Thursdays and Fridays, at 10 a.m., for young children; Call to register. Adult Services One-on-One Technology Help for Adults, Tuesdays…
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Spring Shred Day April 9
Spread the loveUniversity Park Public Library will host a community Spring Shred Day, on Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the library – 1100 Blackhawk Drive in University Park. Proshred will safely and securely shred and dispose of documents, with a limit of three boxes or bags per person. No businesses,…
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Rep. Haas Recognizes Stefari Cafe as Business of the Month
Spread the loveState Representative Jackie Haas recently recognized a local 79th Legislative District business as part of her monthly business spotlight program. For March, she chose to highlight Stefari Cafe, 150 N. Schuyler Avenue, Suite 101, Kankakee. Rep. Haas visited the shop recently to present owners Stefan and Ari Frunze with an official certificate recognizing…
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Ecumenical Stations of the Cross April 15
Spread the loveAs part of the Clergy Association of Greater Peotone’s Lenten Prayer Service, residents are invited to Ecumenical Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 15, at 3 p.m., at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in Peotone. Everyone is welcome to attend this solemn service, commemorating Christ’s Passion. Spread the love
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Rep. Haas Comments on Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund Debt
Spread the loveRepresentative Jackie Haas issued the following statement following the passage of SB2803 regarding the unemployment insurance trust fund debt. “I am extremely disappointed in the passage of this bill. Our state government has $6.9 billion in funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and we are $4.5 billion in debt in our…
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Beecher Kindergarten Registration Open for Fall Enrollment
Spread the loveBeecher Elementary School currently is registering Kindergarteners for the up-coming school year. Children, who are five years of age, on or before September 1, 2022, are eligible for enrollment. Please call the BES office at 708-946-2202 and leave the following information: Parent’s name, mailing address, best contact number, and the child’s name and…
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Beecher Community Library News
Spread the loveCall the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services Lady Bug take-and-make craft available for children of all ages during April. Pick up any time the library is open. Beecher Bookworm Buddies, with Miss Karen, Thursdays and Fridays, at 10 a.m., for young children; Call to register. Peep Catapults, Wednesday,…
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Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group “Rescue ME” Crafters’ Resale
Spread the loveMark your calendars – we are back! The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting its Rescue ME Crafters’ Resale on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., at the Manhattan Township Office – 230 Wabash Street in Manhattan. The event features quilting, sewing, and needlework supplies, plus for a mere $10 donation,…
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Beecher Police Blotter: March 16 – 20
Spread the loveDisclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 16, officers were called to the 500 block of Dixie Highway for a domestic disturbance. Michael Manau, 35, of the 5600 block of 100N Road, Kankakee, was arrested for domestic battery. After…
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House Resolution Honors Jack Sikma
Spread the loveState Rep. Jackie Haas issued the following statement after the passage of her House Resolution 0056 designating the portion of Illinois Rt. 1 from Wichert Road to St. Anne as the “Honorary Jack Sikma Road.” “I am very pleased we were able to get this resolution passed unanimously out of the House. Jack…
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Beecher Baseball Off to 1-1 Start on the Road
Spread the loveOn Monday, March 14, the Bobcats began their season with an impressive victory over a not-so-Blazing Trojan Bloom team, 18-7. Beecher led, 5-4, at the end of two, but their bats really woke up in the third, with the Bobcats scoring 9. The Bobcats had 18 runs, on 11 hits, and no errors,…