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Kankakee Public Library News

Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, recently announced several of its upcoming programs in March. For more information on upcoming events, check out the library’s Facebook page, visit lions-online.org, or call 815-939-4564. Bingo, Books, and BP: Join others in the community on Friday, March 8, from 10 a.m. – noon, at the library, for…

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Frustrated; Beecher Back to the Drawing Board

By Jeff Vorva Beecher officials are not giving up on building a new police station, but something has to give. The price tage is still too high, even after re-bidding. The village was set on spending close to $4 million after a $3.9 million referendum passed on the project, and original bids in 2023 came…

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Kankakee Partners with Local Organizations to Host River Edge Redevelopment Info Session

The City of Kankakee has partnered with Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce, the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County, The Currents of Kankakee, and the Kankakee Development Corporation (KDC) to host an information session for the River Edge Redevelopment Zone on March 26, at The Majestic Theatre. Experts from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic…

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FY ’25 Budget, Streetscape, PR Agreement Topics at Peotone Village Board

By Andrea Arens A light agenda for the Peotone Village Board still proved informative during their February 26 meeting. The board received a presentation of the FY 2025 budget for discussion. A public hearing for the budget will be held at the March 11 board meeting. Talking points of the budget included the additional cost…

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CM 201-U Holds First Strategic Planning Workgroup Meeting

Crete-Monee School District 201-U held its first Strategic Planning Workgroup meeting on Thursday, February 22, with approximately 50 members participating. During the session, participants discussed the importance of strategic planning, the process that will be used to create the strategic plan, and the district’s mission and vision. The group also reviewed feedback from focus groups…

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Monee Honors CREW Award Recipients

By Andrea Arens Ten Village of Monee employees were recognized for exemplary performance with semi-annual CREW awards during the February 28 meeting of the board of trustees. “CREW is an acronym that defines an employee who provides exemplary work,” Mayor Therese Bogs said, introducing the recipients. “CREW stands for Credibility, Respect, Equality/Fellowship/Identity, and Work Commitment/Personal…

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Monee Police Blotter: February 19 – 24

February 19, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Javier Alvarado, 22, of Oak Lawn. Alvarado was cited for no registration and no insurance. He also was wanted for failure to appear in Will County, was secured, and transported. February 22, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a vehicle wanted for aggravated…

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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Redesignated Acute Stroke Ready Hospital

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been redesignated as an Acute Stroke Ready hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the hospital announced recently. Acute Stroke Ready hospitals serve as the first stop for patients suspected of having a stroke. Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is the only hospital in the South Suburbs with the designation.…

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Clove Alliance Hosting Cosmic Bingo

Clove Alliance is excited to announce the return of their signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Friday, March 22, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds Expo Center. This unique bingo night, with a cosmic twist, is for adults 18 and older! With laser and black lights, loud music, and glow sticks, this interactive bingo event promises to be…

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Riverside Expands Primary Care Team in Manteno

Jenna Cella, DO, specializes in family medicine. Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome board-certified family medicine physician Jenna Cella, DO. Dr. Cella completed her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in Downers Grove, then completed her family medicine residency at Franciscan Health in Olympia Fields. In addition to her…

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Legion Fish Fry March 9

Area residents are invited to Peotone American Legion Post 392’s monthly all-you-can-eat fish fry on Saturday, March 9, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or until sold out. Tickets are $15 for perch or catfish and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. You might also want to try a special dessert for only $2,…

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Beecher Police Blotter: February 7 – 21

Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. February 7, Timothy Darragh, 55, of the 200 block of Quail Hollow Drive, Beecher, was stopped at Foxhound Trail and Timbers Bluff Trail for a vehicle equipment violation and found to have a…

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PHS Announces First Semester Honor Rolls

Peotone High School recently announced students named to its first semester honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! Superior Honor Roll (4.0 and above) Seniors: Payton Bean, Hunter Becker, Emma Bialko, Abigail Chenoweth, Jack Connolley, Edgar Duran, Colin Emsweller, Ethan Ferrier, Tyler Gill, Matthew Gromala, Peyton Hack, Landen Hamm, Alicia Hunding, Emma Iozzo, Matthew Jeffrey,…

Congratulations to the Peotone High School students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society through the Kankakee Area Career Center on Thursday, February 22! PHS Inductees included: Zoie Balaskas, Kayla Coners, Leilanie Haleem, Kadyn Holetzky, Finnigan Malloy, Christopher Pagliarulo, and Reganne Price. Well done Blue Devils! –Photo submitted.

PHS Students Inducted into National Technical Honor Society

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Crete Library News

Thursday, March 7 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11/adult: Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop in. Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, while listening…