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Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new Earth Day flower take-and-make craft now is available. Pick up anytime! Community Paper Chain Mural: Visit the library in April to help make their paper chain mural! April 11, 12, 18, and 19, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories,…
Federal Funding Secured to Reduce Eastern Will County Truck Congestion
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant announced the approval of $500,000 in federal appropriations for the Eastern Will County Truck Routing Project. The project, aimed at reducing congestion in Eastern Will County, is part of the Fiscal Year 2024 government appropriations packaged approved by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden.…
Be a Superhero for Families with Sick Children!
A Superhero 5K and two-mile walk will be held on Saturday, May 4, at 8 a.m., at Perry Farm in Bourbonnais. Cost is $30 for adults and $15 for children under 12 years. Costumes are encouraged. Registration and race information may be found at www.runforjoy.org. Register by April 13 to guarantee a race t-shirt. Honored…
Beecher Police Blotter: March 24 – 30
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 24, Andrea Mazurek, 45, of the 600 block of Melrose Lane, Beecher, was involved in a vehicle crash at Dixie Highway and Church Road. She was charged with DUI, no insurance, failure to…
BJHS Announces Third Quarter Honor Rolls
Beecher Junior High School recently announced students named to its third quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors Eighth Grade: Makenna Albert, Gianna Bonomo, Shayleigh Brunger, Layla Campus, Jacob Dabrowski, Michael DeFrank, Presley Glavin, Madelyn Grooms, Fiona Hagan-Storbeck, Reagan Hewitt, Jenna Huskisson, Carmela Irwin, Alexandra Johnson, Annabelle Kapchinske, Zoey Kolosh, Kaylee Kopec,…
Behold, Beecher Police Station Will Be Built
By Jeff Vorva The earth will be moved, and a new police station will be built. The Beecher Village Board on March 25 approved several bid packages and, combined with a bid package that was approved at the March 11 meeting, the new digs are going to cost approximately $4.5 million. “Ground will start to…
Here’s What’s Happening at the Park Forest Historical Society
The Park Forest Historical Society cordially invites area residents to its Park Forest Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Reception, on Sunday, April 14, at 3 p.m., in Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, Park Forest. Please join us for this happy occasion. Congratulations to Sam Beber, Gregory C. Randall, Vernice Johnson-Warren, Betsy Williams, Janette Rodriguez…
Legion Fish Fry
At a Glance: Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host its monthly all-you-can-eat while dining in, fish fry on Saturday, April 13, from 4:30 to 6:30p.m. or until sold out. Tickets are $15 for either perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Don’t forget delicious desserts, from the Legion Auxiliary,…
Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new Earth Day flower take-and-make craft is available. Pick up anytime! Community Paper Chain Mural: Visit the library in April to help us make a paper chain mural! April 4, 5, 11, and 12, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories,…
Riverside Healthcare Donates $13,000+ to Local High Schools
Scores for Schools program supports 18 area school athletic programs. To recognize the accomplishments of area high school athletic programs, Riverside Healthcare donated more than $13,000 to 18 high schools across Kankakee, Grundy, Will, and Iroquois Counties for their 2023 fall sports seasons. “Riverside is grateful to be able to support local high schools through…
Beecher Police Blotter: March 14 – 23
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 14, Zakyra Turner, 23, if the 600 block of Pasadena, Beecher, was stopped at Indiana and Western Avenues for speeding and found to have a suspended driver’s license. She was issued citations for…
Elizabeth Packard: The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced
Join Laura Keyes, as Elizabeth Packard, for this informative and inspiring presentation on “Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard – The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced,” on Saturday, April 20, from 2 – 3:30 p.m., at the Kankakee County Museum in Small Memorial Park, 801 South Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. Tickets are $10 for general admission or…
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WCHD Reports Second Positive Measle Case
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) has confirmed an additional positive case of measles in Will County, and the department’s communicable disease staff is working to collect additional details to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to measles, provide education, and recommend appropriate measures. Additionally, the WCHD is in close contact with…
Federal Funding Secured to Reduce Eastern Will County Truck Congestion
U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly and Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant announced the approval of $500,000 in federal appropriations for the Eastern Will County Truck Routing Project. The project, aimed at reducing congestion in Eastern Will County, is part of the Fiscal Year 2024 government appropriations packaged approved by Congress and signed by President Joe Biden.…
USF Blood Drive April 23
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, April 23, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall…
Gemini Giant to Stay in Wilmington, New Home on South Island
By: Stephanie Irvine Beloved Wilmington Rt. 66 icon the Gemini Giant, which stood outside the Launching Pad restaurant on historic Rt. 66 since the early 1960s, has sold at auction for a stunning $275,000. The winning bidder, Customer ID# 213226, turned out to be a friendly bidder. A press release issued by City of Wilmington…
Fishing for a Good Time
By Karen Haave A Fishing Tackle Swap Meet lured anglers to the Will County Fairgrounds recently for a first-of-its-kind event featuring new, used, vintage, and antique fishing gear. Hundreds of tackle boxes were on display, much of their contents handmade. Some of the lures were 50-to-60 years old, desirable for collections not used for actual…
County Community Health Center Welcomes Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy
Will County Community Health Center and Genoa Healthcare have partnered to provide pharmacy services for the Will County community in one convenient location – within the Will County Community Health Center at 1106 Neal Avenue in Joliet. We are pleased to introduce our new on-site pharmacy services from Genoa Healthcare,” said Mary Maragos, CEO of…
Primaries Faced Low Voter Turnout
By Andrea Arens Once again, voter turnout was low. In Peotone, 17.5 percent of registered voters actually voted. Green Garden also hit 17 percent. Monee averaged 15 percent, while Manhattan averaged 14 percent voter turnout. Low voter turnout didn’t help referendums that were on the ballot. The Peotone Park District referendum for a “0.0547 percent…
Resolution 24-27 Update
Resolution 24-27 “Directing the Will County Division of Transportation to Cease Moving Forward with the 143rd Street Expansion Road Project as Currently Planned” previously was passed by the Will County Board on February 15, in a bipartisan vote, and signed by the Will County Executive on February 16. Four days later, on February 20, the…
Health Department Announces Positive Case of Measles
The Will County Health Department has confirmed a positive case of measles in Will County. The Will Count Health Department’s Communicable Disease staff is working to collect additional details to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to measles, provide education, and recommend appropriate measures. Additionally, the health department is in close contact…
Fate Of 143rd Street Widening Project May Still Be Decided In Court
By Stephen Nelson Following a narrow (12-11) vote by the Will County Board in February to cancel a widening project for 143rd Street in the vicinity of New Lenox to five lanes, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant exercised her authority to overturn that cancellation with a veto. She got heat from New Lenox residents as…
Fatal Crash In Wilton Township
Will County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on March 22 that on 3/21/24 at 4:23pm, Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Wilmington-Peotone Road, 1 mile east of Cedar Road, for a two-vehicle personal injury crash with passenger entrapments. Initial reports indicate that the 21 year-old female driver of a Ford Escape, was traveling eastbound on…
Will County Regional Spelling Bee Winners Announced
Ribhu Chaher, a student at Channahon Junior High, is the champion of the Will County Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by the Regional Office of Education and Exxon-Mobile. His winning word was ignominious. The competition, involving 32 spellers from 32 local schools, lasted 17 rounds. Honorable mention went to the second and third place winners: Second…