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ACR Updates Supplemental Breast Screening Tool Guidelines
Women at higher risk for breast cancer: Consider breast MRI, in conjunction with mammography. The American College of Radiology (ACR) has updated its supplemental breast screening guidelines to now recommend a breast MRI in conjunction with screening mammography for women at an increased risk for breast cancer. “As an ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence,…
Dartball Making a Comeback; Local Team Crowned Champions
By Karen Haave Longtime residents of Eastern Will County remember the days of Dartball and its tournaments. More than a game, it was a tradition, but it was lost over the years. It’s back now, and St. Paul’s UCC team in Monee are the newly crowned champions. Not bad for a team that was in…
Miller Healthcare Introduces In-House Dialysis Services
In-house dialysis allows residents to resume regular activities sooner. Riverside Miller Healthcare recently added in-house dialysis services for residents, and the results have been life-changing. The addition of this service in the Miller facility has meant residents requiring dialysis no longer need to be transported off-site, receive hours of dialysis, and then returned to Miller,…
Series of Kankakee Summer Events All Set For 2024
By Stephen Nelson There will be fireworks displays again this year in Kankakee for both the Juneteenth celebration at Pioneer Park on Saturday, June 22, as well as for the Fourth of July, after the Kankakee City Council approved contracts with Mad Bomber Fireworks of Kingsbury, Indiana, for both displays at their Monday, March 18,…
Apartment Complex Has Manteno Principal Concerned
By Jeff Vorva You might say Matthew Glenn is looking for an exit strategy. Or, at the very least, an exit solution. Before the usual group of citizens spoke to harangue the Manteno Village Board on March 18 about the Gotion EV battery factory, Glenn, the principal at Manteno Elementary School, spoke first and is…
Monee Water Main Improvement Project Bids Approved
By Karen Haave Construction bids for Monee’s water main improvement project and the new Department of Public Works facility were approved by the board of trustees on March 13. The bids approved for both projects were significantly lower than totals budgeted by the board last month. Village Administrator Ruben Bautista said during the meeting that…
Panthers Beat Milford 11-1
By Jim Piacentini In Manteno baseball on Tuesday, March 19, the Panthers had a slow first inning against the Milford Bearcats, but the second inning was just the opposite. The Panthers scored 5 and took a demanding 6-0 lead. Manteno then scored 3 runs in the fourth and 2 more in the sixth, resulting in…
BIG Week for Lady Panthers!
On Tuesday, March 19, in a non-conference game, the Lady Panthers brought home an 11-3 victory against the Kankakee Kays. The Panthers scored 11 runs, on 13 hits, while committing 4 errors in the 7-inning contest. Kankakee had 3 runs, on 6 hits, with no errors. Ava Peterson, who was credited with the win, walked…
Manteno Firefighters Participate in Training Leading to State/National Certification
Local firefighters Zachary Carroll and Danielle Georgelos, from the Manteno Community Fire Protection District, are enrolled in the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) Basic Operations Firefighter/NFPA Firefighter I (BOF) Blended course. This 18-week training program is designed to give firefighters the training needed to operate safely and effectively on the fireground. Unlike a traditional resident…
Elizabeth Packard: The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced
Join Laura Keyes, as Elizabeth Packard, for this informative and inspiring presentation on “Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard – The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced,” on Saturday, April 20, from 2 – 3:30 p.m., at the Kankakee County Museum in Small Memorial Park, 801 South Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. Tickets are $10 for general admission or…
Monee Police Blotter: March 11 – 16
March 11, at approximately 4:10 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 6600 block of Monee-Manhattan Road to investigate a theft. Upon the officer’s arrival, they learned an employee of the business allegedly stole a pair of JBL earbuds worth $299. Shondale L. Taylor, 26, of Chicago, was arrested for theft-under $500. Taylor was…
Manteno Police Respond to Stabbings; Suspect in Custody
On March 21, Manteno officers were dispatched to Copelands Route 50 North Bar, in the 100 block of N. Locust Street, in reference to two stabbing victims. Upon arrival, officers located two stabbing victims in the parking lot, but the offender had fled the scene on foot. During the investigation, the suspect was identified as…
Rep. Haas: Brickstone Brewery March Local Business Spotlight
For her March local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Brickstone Brewery in Bourbonnais. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “I am honored to recognize Brickstone Brewery for my March Local Business Spotlight,” said Rep. Haas. “This local…
Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group ‘Rescue ME’ Crafters’ Resale
Mark your calendars – we are back for our 10th “Rescue ME Resale.” The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting its Rescue ME Crafters’ Resale on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Manhattan Township Office, 230 Wabash Street, in Manhattan. This resale will feature quilting, sewing, and needlework supplies. Purchase a…
Peotone to Begin Branch Pick-Up
Starting April 1 and running through October 28, the Village of Peotone will run its branch pick-up service. For this program, the village is divided at Corning Avenue, with brush from Corning Avenue north picked up on the first and third Monday of the month (weather permitting). Brush at homes south of Corning Avenue will…
