Danita Morgan attends the Problem Solving Court Graduation, along with State’s Attorney William Glasgow. –Photo submitted.

Glasgow Announces 27 Participants Graduate Will County Problem Solving Court

Alumna tells audience that before entering program, “I was absolutely certain my addiction was the end for me.” State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced 27 people graduated from the Will County Problem Solving Courts in a January 19 ceremony at the Jacob Henry Mansion in Joliet. To date, 796 individuals have turned their lives around through…

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Dersen Evans selected to UA Early College Fall Director’s List

A total of 501 students enrolled in UA Early College during the fall semester at the University of Alabama were named to the director’s list, with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. These students represent 65 percent of the students enrolled. Congratulations to Dersen Evans, of Steger, who attends Crete-Monee High School, for receiving…

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Crete Library News

Thursday, February 2 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11 – adult: Share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop-in. Mobile Workforce Center, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., adults: The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County will visit our parking lot to help with…

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Haas Launches Third Valentines for Vets Program

State Rep Jackie Haas is launching her third annual “Valentines for Veterans” program to bring joy to local veterans in her 79th District. Representative Haas invites all area residents to participate in making handmade valentine greetings with well-wishes for our veterans. Valentines will be accepted at her district office, 370 E. Court Street in Kankakee,…

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Shrove Dinner

Mark your calendars for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women’s 50th Shrove Tuesday Beef Dinner on February 21. Tickets available soon!

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Slight Subscription Increase February 1

Beginning February 1, the new subscription rate for either the Peotone Vedette or the Manteno Vedette will increase to $28. Subscriptions include access to both online and paper editions.

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Crete Library News

Thursday, January 26 Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five. During this independent storytime experience, children will spend time with other preschoolers, while enjoying stories, songs, finger plays, games, and learning stations. Winter animals are this month’s theme. Register. Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades six/12. Join the…

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Congratulations on an Outstanding Job!

During its January 9 meeting, Crete Village Board recognized several members of the Crete Fire Department, Crete Township Fire Protection District, Crete Police Department, and the Laraway Communications Center for their outstanding efforts and professionalism during two emergency childbirth situations that took place in late November. On the morning of November 18, the Crete Fire…

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Haas Welcomes New Term in House

Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas was sworn into office to represent the people of the 79th District in the Illinois House for the 103rd General Assembly. The Representative stood alongside 40 other Republican members to renew her oath of office and commitment to serving the people of Illinois. This marked the first day of the…

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Crete Area Chamber Meeting Highlights

Crete Area Chamber of Commerce held their meeting on December 14, with six members present. Items discussed after routine business were: Membership currently is at 75; Discussed renewal applications be emailed in January, then mailed in February. Possibility of finding a new coordinator for Crete Farmers Market. No mugs were sold at Crete Country Christmas,…

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Illinois Lutheran Announces Semester Honor Rolls

Illinois Lutheran High School recently announced students named to its first semester honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! High Honors: Madison Alexander, Zoe Biesterfeld, Kelsey Bruns, Kristen Danielewicz, Leiah Foley, Luke Latzke, Katy Le, Ryleigh Peters, Tristan Biesterfeld, Melinda Mercer-Podbielski, Juanita Stuenkel, Mia Jacobucci, Eliza Jahns, Kate Latzke, Anna Oestmann, Sean Reposa, Julia Karl,…

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Crete Library News

Thursday, January 19 Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five. During this independent storytime experience, child spend time with other preschoolers, while enjoying stories, songs, finger plays, games, and learning stations. This month’s theme is winter animals. Register. Knot Just for Knitters, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., ages 11–adult. Share camaraderie, while…

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Will County Sheriff’s Police Blotter: December 13 – 19

Frankfort/New Lenox December 13: S. Frankfort Square Drive and W. St. Francis Road, Frankfort; Mark Obregon, 62, of Homewood, was cited for disobeying a traffic control device. December 14:  S. Harlem and W. 194th Street, Frankfort; Gregory Beasley, 51, of Chicago, was cited for driving while license suspended. December 18: 23000 block of S. 80th…

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Crete Library News

Thursday, January 12 Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five. During this independent storytime experience, children will spend time with other preschoolers, while enjoying stories, songs, finger plays, games, and learning stations. Winter animals is this month’s theme. Register. Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12. Join the Anime screenings,…

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#10 – CM201-U JROTC Teacher Charged With Felony Aggravated Battery

A school discipline issue gone wrong ended up with a teacher being charged. A sad story that rounds out our top 10 for 2022. This case is still pending. By Karen Haave Crete-Monee High School JROTC Instructor Dallas Bibbs has been charged with felony aggravated battery following an incident in which he disciplined a student…

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Will County Sheriff’s Office Blotter: December 6-12

South Townships December 7, I-55 and W. Coal City Road, Reed: Eduardo Medina-Perez, 19, of St. Louis, Missouri, was cited for no valid driver’s license, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, driving with suspended registration and aggravated speeding. December 7, S. Rt. 53 and W. South Arsenal Road, Wilmington: Michael F. Culbreath, 55, of Wilmington, was cited…

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Crete Library News

Thursday, January 5 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11–adult. Share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop-in. Let’s LEGO: Build a New Year’s Goal, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/fifth. Design and build your own LEGO version of a goal for 2023.…

Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing
Peotone Police Blotter: March 15 – 22
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Longtime Crete Code Enforcement/Animal Control Supervisor to Retire
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Monee Adding Businesses
Beecher Trustee Resigns; Board Still Trying to Pare Down Price
The new digital only version of The Panther shared its first edition in early March. –Photo courtesy Manteno High School.
New Journalism Organization ‘The Panther’ Debuts at MHS
Village officials and contractors posed for an official picture before groundbreaking actually commences in a couple of weeks. –Photo submitted.
Peotone Village Board Discussed Increasing Spending Authority
Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing
Peotone Police Blotter: March 3-14
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Green Garden Moving Ahead with Renovations
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Monee Eighth Grader Proposes a Community Garden
Pics from the Monee Historical Soc. presentation on the railroad and history of Monee.  Christi Holston is standing and Rachel White is seated on the left. Photo by Karen Haave.
History of Monee Shaped by Railroad
Crete PD posed before their run in the Manteno Lake. –Photo by Karen Haave.
Crete, Monee Take the Plunge
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Thies Park Improvement Bid Won by Bourbonnais Company
Adyn McGinley led the charge with 26 points, but it wasn’t enough for a win. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Bobcats Made History
Manhattan Police Chief Jeff Wold to attend FBI Command Course. –Photo submitted.
Police Chief Wold Selected for FBI Command Course
Monee Police Department took the plunge on march 2. Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Polar Plunge Raises $190K-Plus!
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Crete to Celebrate Earth Day 2024 with Week Long Celebration
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Frustrated; Beecher Back to the Drawing Board
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Monee Honors CREW Award Recipients
Peotone’s Madi Schroeder achieved some pretty exciting accomplishments even though the season is over. Photo by Jim Piacentini.
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