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District 200-U Ends Year with Staff Recognition Assembly

Beecher School District 200-U concluded another successful school year last week with a Staff Recognition Assembly recognizing retirees Beth Hayhurst, for 28 years as an elementary school teacher, and Marcia Blouin, with 18 years as a district art teacher. Also, special recognition was given to the following teachers with 30+ years of service: Melissa Ohlendorf…

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church will celebrate the feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday, June 11. All are welcome to attend. –Photo submitted.

St. Paul the Apostle Church to Celebrate Corpus Christi with Procession

St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, 511 N. Conrad Street in Peotone, will celebrate Corpus Christi – the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ – with a traditional Eucharistic Procession at the conclusion of the 10:30 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 11. Father Roger Kutzner, accompanied by members of the parish,…

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Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Wi-Fi hotspots now are available for checkout for Beecher cardholders ages 18 and over. Hotspots may be checked out for one week and are able to be taken anywhere for internet on the go! Visit beecherlibrary.org/devices for more information. Our Summer Reading Special Event, Animals…

Bobcats take runner up and had a fantastic season. Photo by Jim Piacentini.

Beecher End Season With Loss to Rockets

By Jim Piacentini The game started out rough in the first three innings. The Rockets scored 3 runs on Eva. Coach Hayhurst said they had chances and weren’t able to take advantage of them. The third inning was the best. Bobcats had runners on base but could not capitalize on it. The fourth inning was…

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WCTA Hosting Vintage Tractor Drive Fundraiser

The Will County Threshermen’s Association (WCTA) will hold its vintage tractor drive fundraiser on Saturday, June 10, with participants driving their vintage tractors on a 50-mile route through the countryside of Will and Grundy Counties. Lunch will be served at Andy Rousonelos farm. All proceeds from the event benefit the WCTA, a non-profit organization dedicated…

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The Peotone Clergy Association is sponsoring Vacation Bible School at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone June 19-23, from 9 a.m. until noon each day, and is for children entering first through sixth grades for the up-coming school year. Registration forms are available at Peotone churches. Additional information also is available at Immanuel United…

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Beecher Police Blotter: May 5 – 28

Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. May 5, Randy Benton, 33, of the 13900 block of S. State Street, Chicago, was stopped at 730 Dixie Highway for speeding and found to have a driver’s license that had expired in 2010.…

Pictured at the recent event were, left to right: Police Chief Terry Lemming, Kristen Dacorte, Sgt. Aaron Dacorte, Village Trustee Roger Stacey, Lt. Rick Emerson, and Village Administrator Robert Barber. –Photo submitted.

Sgt. Dacorte Graduates from NU School of Police Staff/Command

On Friday, May 26, at the Tuscany Banquet Center in Mokena, Illinois 35 graduates received their keys for completing the 542nd School of Police Staff and Command at the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety – one of the nation’s most prestigious law enforcement administration academies. Among the graduates was Sgt. Aaron Dacorte of the…

Bobcats punched their ticket to state. Photo by Jim Piacentini.

Bobcats Take the Pontiac Sectional

By Dennis Bowling Beecher girls softball team is the hottest in Class 2A circles. The Bobcats senior Kylie Cook was in a brief hitting slump. After some extra batting practice, Cook was able to find her hitting groove in a big way on May 26. Cook, an outstanding third baseman, went 3-for-3 at the plate,…

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Beecher Looking for Half a Mil

By Jeff Vorva Beecher Mayor Marcy Meyer met with the potential new fire inspector and came away with a good feeling. She didn’t name the inspector, who is from SAFEbuilt, a community development service company. But she told the board on May 22 he appears to fit the bill after the village severed ties with…

New Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy opens in Beecher. –Photo submitted.

Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy in Beecher Reopens

Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Beecher now is open and accepting new patients. “We’re extremely pleased to be able to bring these services back to the community,” said Laurie Shellito, director of rehabilitation services for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. “We look forward to offering our patients one-to-one skilled therapy, as we guide them on their path…

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Village Woods Receives Top Honors

Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living, in Crete, was named among Best Independent Living communities in U.S. News & World Report’s recently released list recognizing top senior living organizations. U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News’ statistical assessment of performance on consumer satisfaction surveys administered.…

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WCTA Hosting Vintage Tractor Drive Fundraiser

The Will County Threshermen’s Association (WCTA) will hold its vintage tractor drive fundraiser on Saturday, June 10, with participants driving their vintage tractors on a 50-mile route through the countryside of Will and Grundy Counties. Lunch will be served at Andy Rousonelos farm. All proceeds from the event benefit the WCTA, a non-profit organization dedicated…

State’s Attorney Glasgow presented a check to Police Chief Scott Koerner and Village Mayor Dr. Therese Bogs. –Photo submitted.

MPD Receives $5,000 for License Plate Recognition Devices

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow continued his countywide initiative to enhance community safety with high-tech Flock license plate readers with a $5,000 donation to the Monee Police Department. The contribution will allow Monee to purchase two automated license plate recognition devices that play a vital role in helping catch dangerous vehicle hijackers and other…

The new “Ready Will County” application allows residents to connect to emergency resources, including real-time alerts, preparedness information, warming and cooling centers, and tools for reporting damage in a disaster. –Photo submitted.

New ‘Ready Will County’ App Launched

The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) launched a new-and-improved version of the “Ready Will County” smartphone application. The app is an innovative tool to help residents receive timely alerts and be able to effectively plan ahead for a wide range of scenarios. “Will County EMA serves as a key source of information to plan…

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CED Hosting Eye-Opener Breakfast

The Will County Center for Economic Development is host this year’s Eye-Opener Breakfast on Thursday, June 22, at Tuscany Falls in Mokena. Registration and breakfast are at 7:30 a.m., with the program from 8 – 9:15 a.m. This mid-year look at the state of the Will County economy includes an update on major developments, initiatives,…

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WCHD, Community Health Center Hosting Job Fair May 24

The Will County Health Department and Community Health Center is hosting its second annual job fair on Wednesday, May 24, in the Community Room at the Will County Health Department, 501 Ella Avenue in Joliet, from noon – 4 p.m. Job seekers will find a wealth of exciting career opportunities in public health at the…

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Will County Announces $43 Million in ARPA Grant Awards

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County Board leadership announced the awarded allocation of $43 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars to 120 local governments, community organizations, and small businesses throughout the county. This announcement follows Will County Board approval of allocations at its May 18 board meeting. “This funding is an…

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Will County Board Approves 3 New Landscaping Businesses And Some Road Projects

By Stephen Nelson At its May 18th meeting, the Will County Board approved 3 new landscaping businesses at various locations. The first approved will be located on vacant land along South 104th Avenue in Frankfort Township. The second will operating at 2085 S. Spencer Avenue in New Lenox. The third will be located at 17958 S.…

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Free Food Giveaway May 27 in Downtown Joliet

ShareFest Will County, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant team-up to support families. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free food giveaway event on Saturday, May 27, at the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet, from 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last. “This event…

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Hill Sentenced to 80 Years in Joliet Murder

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Nathaniel Hill, 44, of Joliet, was sentenced by Judge Daniel Rippy to 80 years in prison for the 2020 shooting murder of Derrick Williams-Scott. Hill, a convicted felon, received 75 years for first degree murder, with three years mandatory supervised release, and five years for unlawful use of…

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Will County Board Approves Purchase of Election Equipment

The Will County Board voted to approve the purchase of election equipment for the Will County Clerk’s office using $7.8 million from the General Reserve. Lauren Staley Ferry, Will County Clerk, reports election equipment and software systems owned and operated by the Will County Clerk’s Office have either exceeded life expectancy or are nearing end-of-life…

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Free Annual Book Reuse and Recycling Event June 2-4

The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will host its annual three-day book reuse and recycling event, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 2-4, at Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive. “Our goal is twofold – to promote literacy and improve the environment through…

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Jury Finds Watson Guilty in 2019 Fatal Stabbing at Harrah’s Joliet Casino Hotel

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced a jury recently found Robert Watson, 29, of Joliet, guilty in the brutal 2019 killing of a 76-year-old Wisconsin man in the hotel of Harrah’s Casino in Joliet. The jury rendered its verdict following an eight-day trial before Circuit Judge David Carlson, finding Watson guilty on all four…