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Intersections and Liquor Hours Topics of Discussion for Manteno Village Board
By Jeff Vorva In light of the tragic March 28 accident near Manteno that took the lives of a woman and her granddaughter, some residents expect the village board to be able to make some changes at that intersection. Board members said they would like to make changes, but it’s in the state’s hands, and…
Crete’s Winter Coat Drive Unnecessary After All
By Karen Haave A winter-wear drive to help migrants, who might have been dropped off in Crete, turned out to be unnecessary, after all. The humanitarian effort, spearheaded by Police Chief Scott Pieritz, inspired Crete residents to donate hundreds of coats, hats, gloves, and blankets. But unlike other suburban towns, the village never experienced the…
Bourbonnais Renews Tourism Promotion Agreement with Convention and Visitors Bureau
By Stephen Nelson At the Monday, April 1, Bourbonnais Village Board meeting, an ordinance was introduced that would extend for another two years the agreement between the village and the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau for the promotion of tourist attractions and events. The current agreement expires on June 30 this year. Bourbonnais Mayor…
Outdoor Lighting Might Not be a Problem in Monee Anymore
By Karen Haave Outdoor flood light displays won’t become a nuisance to Monee residents any time soon thanks to a village ordinance approved by the board of trustees last week. The ordinance is an amendment to Title 11, Chapter 7, Section 1 of the village code for outdoor lighting. Village Attorney Lawrence Gryczewski told the…
High Speed Pursuit Ends in Peotone with One in Custody
PURSUIT OF STOLEN SUV THROUGH SEVERAL TOWNS RESULTS IN MULTIPLE COLLISIONS, ONE IN CUSTODY Kankakee County Sheriff’s issued a statement that on April 5, 2024, shortly after 2 p.m, agents from the Tri-County Auto Theft Task Force located an SUV that had been reported stolen out of University Park at a residence in Momence. Several…
April 14 Native American Ministries Sunday
Native American Ministries Sunday is April 14 and will be celebrated at Grace Community United Methodist Church, 735 Main Street NW, in Bourbonnais. The authentic American Indian church service will begin at 9:45 a.m., with a “smudge” as one enters the church doors, led by the Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church from East Peoria.…
Peotone Police Blotter: March 29-April 3
March 29: An accident occurred at Drecksler and Tucker Roads, with no reported injuries. The police responded to the scene and completed a report for a property damage accident. The involved parties were able to drive their vehicles away from the scene. April 1: Peotone Police responded to a call for a report of theft…
Crete’s Officer Hunt Retires
By Karen Haave The Village of Crete bid farewell to a veteran police officer with a luncheon marking his retirement on March 21. After acknowledging accolades from his colleagues, Officer Richard Hunt conducted his final 10-42 (End of Tour of Duty). “Officer Richard Hunt began his law enforcement career in 1977 as a part-time police…
Brianna Schubbe District FFA Proficiency Winner
Brianna Schubbe was selected as the District FFA Proficiency Winner in Landscape Management and is a member of the Peotone FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 48 different areas, based on their work-based learning, also known as Supervised Agricultural Experiences or SAE. FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills…
Building Committee Creates Historical Overlay District
By Andrea Arens The Peotone Building Committee, consisting of Trustees Gary Hudson, Todd Sandberg, and Nick Strba, agreed to create an “Old Town Historical Overlay” District at their meeting on March 25. The purpose of creating the overlay district is to lay guidelines for a quality of appearance and to insure improvements of exteriors look…
Emma Bialko Takes FFA’s State Proficiency, District Star Wins
A member of the Peotone FFA Chapter of the Illinois Association FFA, Emma Bialko was selected as the State FFA Proficiency Winner in Equine Science Placement. Illinois FFA recognizes students in 48 different areas based on their work-based learning (SAEs). FFA members who demonstrate outstanding agricultural skills and competencies through record keeping, leadership, and scholastic…
Grief Center Offering Free Grief Support Services
All veterans are invited to the UpliftedCare Community Grief Center, 3115 N 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais, to attend the Vet-to-Vet Café, from 9 – 11 a.m., on Wednesday, April 17. Veterans will have the opportunity to meet other community veterans, share stories, access resources, and make new connections. Coffee and light snacks are provided. For…
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 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,…
Men’s Clothing Drive to Benefit ‘We Stand for Christ Jesus Ministries’
Men’s clothing drive/service project to benefit Kankakee’s We Stand for Christ Jesus Ministries. Christ Community Church, in Peotone, will host a clothing drive and service project benefiting We Stand for Christ Jesus Ministries in Kankakee, a transitional life house that helps men, through the love of Christ and Scripture, to regain control of their lives…
