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Locavore Farm Holding Inaugural Autumn Farm/Art Experience; Collaborates with LB Market

On Saturday, October 21, from noon to 8 p.m., Locavore Farm, 11588 N. 17500E in Grant Park, will host its inaugural Autumn Art and Farm Experience – a curated event, connecting the creativity of handmade art and design with the development of agricultural ecosystems that inspire sustainable and self-sufficient food systems and lifestyles. Partnering with…

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Kankakee Public Library News

Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, in Kankakee, recently announced its October programs. For additional information, call the library at 815-939-4564 or visit them on Facebook. Landscape Painting – A Learning Series: The library is pleased to offer “Landscape Painting: A Learning Series” on the first three Tuesdays in October – October 3, 10,…

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October Crete Area Chamber Events

Mark those calendars for the following up-coming events that are sure to be of interest. Garage Sale Days will be held October 13 and 14. Sign-up at www.cretechamber.com/events or pick-up an application at Old Plank Trail Bank, Crete Library, or village hall. To be included on the address list, information must be received by Tuesday,…

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Crete Library News

Thursday, September 28 Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to discuss “Haikyu!!: Vol. 1.” Register. STEAM Tots – Brain Games, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages three/five: Join us as we test our brains through fun experiments and activities involving the senses! Register. Friday, September 29 Retro Movie…

Monee's Wildflower Garden will feature their first Fall Fest, running through Sunday, October 22. Pictured is owner, Anna Carmine, whose vision for a U-Pick wildflower space became reality in July 2021 and has blossomed into a play-space for kids, with a grain-bin-turned-slide, a chicken-coop-themed jungle gym, jump pillow, and more. Check their website for hours or call 708-966-3021. –Photos by Melanie Holmes

Visit Fall Fest at Monee’s Wildflower Garden

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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. During the Penfield construction project, the library’s Penfield Street parking lot entrance is closed, but its Maxwell Street entrance still will be open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library. WiFi hotspots and Rokus now are available for checkout for…

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Peotone Library News

The annual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will be held Thursday through Saturday, October 5-7. Dates and hours include: Thursday, October 5, from 3 – 7 p.m.; Friday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t forget to stop by and pick…

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ECDA Hosting Educational Workshop: Home Health Hazard Reduction

The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a workshop on Tuesday, September 26, at 5:30 p.m., in the ECDA Office, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee. This workshop will review home maintenance checklists to begin building a plan that keeps one’s home safe and healthy for the family. Both…

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Beecher 200U Finances Not Out of the Woods Yet

By Jeff Vorva Beecher School District 220-U’s financial picture is looking a little better after a referendum passed in April but it is not out of the woods yet. During a finance meeting following the school board’s Sept. 11 regular meeting, Superintendent Jack Gaham presented a lay of the land for the board members. An…

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Beecher Road Projects Taking Longer Than Expected

By Jeff Vorva Beecher Public Works Superintendent Matthew Connor didn’t bring good news to the September 11 village board meeting regarding two big road projects. He preached patience and said, when the projects are finished, all will be good. But for now, there will be a few more headaches and inconveniences. The Penfield Street and…

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Peotone Village Board Approves Another Liquor License

By Andrea Arens The Peotone Village Board unanimously approved a liquor license for the Corner Cafe, at 102 N. Second Street, at the September 11 board meeting. The Corner Cafe intends to extend their hours and offer liquor to patrons. The license was approved pending provisions of the code are met and approval of the…

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Haas Appointed to Critical Public Safety Task Forces, Working Groups

In 2023, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas was appointed to three different task forces to improve public safety in Illinois. This year, she has been appointed to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Workgroup, the Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women, and the Recruiting and Retaining Public Employee Firefighters and Paramedics Task…

Dr. Kara Coglianese speaks to the crowd at the Toast To Crete. Photo by Jim Piacentini

Fully Staffed Crete Police Department Will Focus on Traffic Enforcement

Crete Police Chief Scott Pieritz told the village board last week that, with a fully staffed department, more attention will be focused on traffic enforcement issues. During his report at the September 11 meeting, Pieritz said focus has been turned back to proactive traffic enforcement as one of the village’s objectives. He noted the police…

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Monee Looking to Purchase Immediate Care Facility

By Karen Haave Monee officials last week authorized Village Attorney Larry Gryczewski to begin negotiations with Riverside Healthcare to purchase their property at 25711 S. Egyptian Trail. The one-time immediate care facility closed permanently on August 31. No reason was given for the closure. The facility opened in July 2012. “We learned a few weeks…

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Sen. Harris Announces Nearly $7.6 million in Local School Funding

State Sen. Napoleon Harris III is excited to announce $7.6 million in additional funding will be awarded to local schools to help move toward fair and equitable school systems in Illinois. “As a father, I want to ensure all our children have the opportunity to receive an excellent education,” said Harris. “The state’s budget serves…