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Monee Police Blotter: May 30 – June 5
Spread the loveOn May 30, at approximately 2:13 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Jeffrey Givens, 61, of Park Forest. Givens was issued citations for operating a vehicle while his driver’s license was suspended or revoked and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration. He was released with a notice to appear…
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…
Peotone Library News
Spread the loveSummer Reading Program registration began Monday, June 3, for all ages. Interested in being a sponsor – stop by or give the library a call. Got your e-newsletter? Sign-up on the website at peotonelibrary.org. Then, at the bottom of the opening page, click on the Newsletter Signup box. Register for events on the…
PHS Second Semester Honor Rolls
Spread the lovePeotone High School recently announced students named to its second semester honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students!! Superior Honor Roll Seniors: Payton Bean, Emma Bialko, Kaleigh Carroll, Abigail Chenoweth, Jack Connolley, Edgar Duran, Colin Emsweller, Katherine Erikson, Ethan Ferrier, Adeline Graffeo, Matthew Gromala, Peyton Hack, Landen Hamm, Molly Hennke, Alicia Hunding, Emma…
Fatal Accident on Peotone-Wilmington Road
Spread the loveOn June 8, at approximately 5:08 p.m., the Peotone Police Department responded to a vehicle accident on Peotone-Wilmington Road, just east of Division Street. Upon arrival, officers observed two vehicles – a minivan and a semi-tractor truck and trailer, both with severe front-end damage, positioned in the eastbound lanes of Peotone-Wilmington Road. Damian…
Crete Library News
Spread the loveThursday, June 20 Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “Eraserhead” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in. Knot Just for Knitters, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type…
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,…
Rep. Haas Condemns Abuse at Shapiro Developmental Center
Spread the loveFollowing the indictments of four employees involved in the alleged battery of a patient at Shapiro Developmental Center in Kankakee, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement. “I am absolutely appalled by the recent indictments of several employees at Shapiro and the continued reports of abuse of the developmentally disabled patients at…
ILHS/JHS Semester Honor Rolls Announced
Spread the loveIllinois Lutheran High School recently announced students named to its second semester honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors: Tristan Biesterfeld, Morgan Hokanson, Denise Kennedy, Juanita Stuenkel, Kailey Van Es, Darrel Boren, Kimberly Danielewicz, Mikah Harris, Mia Jacobucci, Emma Nagle, Anna Oestmann, Sean Reposa, Azaylia Sanchez, Jaden Walls, Grace Chilo, Dawveed…
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…
Monee Hasn’t Bought the Education Center, Yet
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave The Village of Monee has not purchased the vacant school building on Main Street. Not yet, anyway. The village has, in recent months, scooped up numerous properties needed for beautification or facilities expansion projects, but the Monee Education Center is not one of them. Local residents began asking about the…
Vandalism Didn’t Take the Pillow Out This Time in Manteno
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva The jumping pillow on the Square on Second in Manteno opened five years ago, but is feeling its age. The attraction has proven to be popular, and people are missing it, as it is closed for repairs for an undetermined amount of time. Superintendent of Public Works Jim Hanley gave…
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…
