Capitol Cast: Three Weeks to Go
Illinois News
Classifieds
Free Book Reuse and Recycling Event May 31 – June 2
Spread the loveThe Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division will host its annual three-day book event from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 31, and Saturday-Sunday, June 1-2, at Joliet Park District’s Pilcher Park Nature Center, 2501 Highland Park Drive. “This popular event helps promote responsible recycling and reuse of books,”…
Crete Discussed Upcoming Events, Preparing for Memorial Day
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Crete village officials last week canceled the upcoming board meeting scheduled for Monday, May 27, and approved local events to honor the Memorial Day holiday. Village Administrator Michael Smith told the board that the village is set for the annual Memorial Day Parade on May 27. The Memorial Day Service will…
Crete Police Locate Missing Woman
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Flock camera license plate readers do more than help catch criminals, according to Crete Police Chief Scott Pieritz. Sometimes they help locate missing or endangered persons, too. “I try and update the village board when I hear a great example of why the Flock Camera system in our town is…
Beecher School District Upping the Fees
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva Fees are going up in the three schools in the Beecher School District 200U for 2024-25. The board voted on May 13 for a $20 fee per student added for technology. Also, sports fees will be capped at $600 per family for the school year. Prior, it was capped at…
New Intergovernmental Agreement to Promote Tourism Approved
Spread the loveBy Stephen Nelson The current Intergovernmental Agreement facilitating tourism promotion in Kankakee County is set to expire on June 30. Visit Kankakee County has proposed a new agreement to continue these efforts, which will commence on July 1, and conclude on June 30, 2026. The proposal received unanimous approval from the board members…
Kankakee County Board Chairman Granted A Raise
Spread the loveBy Stephen Nelson At the Kankakee County Board Meeting on Tuesday, May 14, members voted to approve a 3 percent per year increase for the next two years for the board chairman. That means the chairman’s annual salary will go from the current $60,000 to $61,800 this year and to $63,654 in 2025.…
Crete-Monee School Board Member Named Citizen of the Year
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave A popular Crete-Monee School Board member known for his festive and elaborate Christmas lights display has been named the 2024 recipient of the Ralph Fehland Citizen of the Year Award. Bill Sawallisch accepted the award during the May 15 meeting of the Monee Village Board. It is given annually by…
PEOTONE POLICE BLOTTER May 10-16
Spread the love May 11, 2023 – Peotone Officer was dispatched to Dralle Chevrolet Buick for report of a stolen vehicle. Complainant advised they were missing a Gray 2015 Chevrolet Corvette. Officer gathered all pertinent vehicle information for vehicle to be entered into the national data base as stolen, during this time he also…
New Trustee and Groundbreaking Ceremony for Beecher
Spread the loveBy Jeff Vorva There is a new face on the Beecher Village Board. David Weissbohn was sworn in as the new trustee at the May 12 meeting. He replaces Ben Juzeszyn, who resigned in late March because he said he needed to spend more time with his family. Weissbohn will chair the Economic…
Free Shred Events
Spread the loveMark your calendars for three free up-coming shredding events, which are all on Saturdays, from 9 to 11 a.m., including: June 1, at Monee Village Hall, 5130 W. Court Street; June 22, First Community Bank in Beecher; and September 21, First Community Bank in Peotone. This is a perfect opportunity to have personal…
Season Ends for Lady Panthers, but the Memories Will Not!
Spread the loveOn Friday and Saturday, May 10 and 11, the Lady Panthers were in action in Iowa for the Taylor Ridge Rockridge Tournament. This tournament boasts some of the best teams from around the state, with the Panthers finishing 2-0-2 and playing really well, while facing teams that had 82 combined wins. On Friday…
Beecher Police Blotter: April 29 – May 11
Spread the loveDisclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. April 29, Hugo Calderon, 18, of the 200 block of Wildwood Road, Hammond, Indiana, was stopped at Rt. 394 and Goodenow Road for speeding and found to have never had an Indiana…
Letter to Ed.: Nagel
Spread the loveDear Editor: As the wife of a Vietnam-era Army veteran, I hold a special place in my heart for the parents, siblings, spouses, and friends of those who served. I can’t help but think of all the men and women who have gone to fight for this great nation and didn’t return home.…
Peotone Announces Memorial Day Activities
Spread the lovePeotone American Legion cordially invites the community to its annual Memorial Day program at the cemetery on Monday, May 27. Due to construction downtown and by the Legion Post, the parade route will need to be altered this year. Participants are asked to meet at Immanuel United Church of Christ at 9:30 a.m.…
Manteno Legion to Hold Memorial Day Services
Spread the loveManteno American Legion Post 755 invites and encourages the community to join its Legion Color Guard as they honor our fallen military and deceased on Memorial Day, May 27. On Memorial Day, the Color Guard will muster-up at the Manteno Legion at the crack-of-dawn to check out rifles and gear and head out…
