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Spring Shred Day April 9
University Park Public Library will host a community Spring Shred Day, on Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the library – 1100 Blackhawk Drive in University Park. Proshred will safely and securely shred and dispose of documents, with a limit of three boxes or bags per person. No businesses, please.
Crete Library News
Thursday, April 7 Preschool Art Play, kit for children ages four/five; Register to reserve a kit. Knot Just for Knitters, from 1-2 p.m., adults and teens; Share camaraderie, while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework. Drop-in. Friday, April 8 Babies and Books, kit for children ages birth-23 months; Register to reserve…
Building Bridges through Mentoring
“Wagging fingers and suspensions don’t work,” Supt. Coglianese says, as School District 201-U’s new Community Mentoring Program seeks to improve student behavior by building relationships. Dr. Kara Coglianese was joined by members of the district’s staff and four communities at the recent inaugural meeting of the Community Mentoring Program. This new district-wide initiative is community-based…
Crete Library News
Monday, April 4 The Ultimate Presentation for Cubs Nation, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., adults; Join us on Zoom for a fun, enlightening program that covers the most interesting and greatest teams, players, moments, and events in Cubs’ history. Sports fans will enjoy hearing engaging stories, seeing historic photos, watching exciting game highlights, and answering challenging trivia…
Panther Softball 2-0 after First Week!
On Tuesday, March 15, the Manteno Panthers began their softball season with a whopping 12-0 non-conference win against Grant Park. “We played a good game tonight, and I was happy with our efforts in our first game of the year,” said an elated Coach Josh Carlile. All three pitchers – winning pitcher Alyssa Dralle, plus…
Seniors Make Cards for Hospitalized Children
Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living Community’s Craft Club recently made extra special greeting cards for some very special people. To celebrate National Random Acts of Kindness Week, Village Woods partnered with Cards for Hospitalized Kids to make homemade cards. Each card was unique and filled with love for brave children facing serious health battles.…
ILS to Host Open House
Illinois Lutheran Schools (ILS) invite families to its spring open house on Sunday, April 3, from 1-3 p.m., at the elementary school, 448 Cass Street in Crete (grades preschool-sixth). Parents, caregivers, relatives, and friends are welcome to attend and meet administration and teachers, in addition to taking a tour of the campus. New families who…
Crete Unified Basketball Game
In a recent fundraising game for the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, Crete Police Department faced the Crete Fire Department, along with the athletes. It was a fun time for the players and all who attended. Both departments assisted the Special Olympics participants with making baskets.
Crete Library News
Thursday, March 24 Film Club, from 5:30-8 p.m., for adults; Watch Belfast, followed by a brief discussion. Drop-in. Friday, March 25 Babies and Books: Kit for children, ages birth-23 months. Register to reserve a kit. Monday, March 28 CBD 101, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., for adults; Learn about the human body’s endocannabinoid system, the benefits of…
High Praise for CMHS NJROTC Program
Naval Commander calls CMHS Cadets “best I’ve ever seen,” at recent Area Management Inspection (AMI). On February 22, the annual manager inspection (AMI) was conducted at Crete-Monee High School. The AMI is a yearly inspection for Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (NJROTC) and serves as a type of report card for high school units.…
Monee Historical Society Hosts Scrapbooking Night
The Monee Historical Society invites residents to Friday Night Scrapbooking, at the Monee Heritage Center, 5210 W. Court Street in Monee. The event, hosted by Debbie Martin, will be held on the first Friday of each month, beginning April 1, from 6 to 11:45 p.m. Come and preserve your family photos and memories. Bring photos…
AAS Ruck Walk May 29; Register Now!
Adopt-a-Soldier is offering an alternative to its 22k this year. Bring family and friends, young and old, strollers and wheelchairs and join the battle to eliminate veteran suicide. Organizers encourage participants to gather pledges or donations to support their walk, with proceeds benefitting Adopt-a-Soldier. Stroll one lap or 10 around the Will County Fair Grounds…
After Hours Networking Event
Attention Crete, Monee, and Beecher area businesses: Village Woods is hosting an After Hours Networking Event on Thursday, March 24, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., at Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living, 2681 Rt. 394 in Crete. Give back to your community at the event. Simply donate $1, in lieu of canned goods, for the…
Can’t Put a Price on Biscuit and Lucy!
“Talk about a relationship-builder,” Crete-Monee High School Dean David Hall laughs. He recounts the countless numbers of students who never used to, but now take the time, to stop and chat, as he and Biscuit make rounds in the hallway each day. This month, he and District Director of Safety and Security Patrick Siemsen shared…
February Crete Area Chamber Meeting Updates
At the February 9 Crete Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, 10 members were present, including three attending via Zoom. One of the first discussions concerned membership renewal, with members urged to encourage other Chamber members to renew, as renewals were coming in slowly. The new Chamber slate of officers elected were Judy Petrungaro – president,…
Letter to Ed.: Turay
Dear Editor: Mean tweets and a less than polite attitude, that was the so called “Orange Man” Donald Trump, the 45th president of the United States. When you go fill up your car, pay your utility bills, buy groceries, buy clothes, buy household products, try to get parts for your car, or get your car…
At a Glance: Illinois Storm Chasers
Illinois Storm Chasers: Take a ride with the Illinois Storm Chasers and learn about storm chasing, local climatology, and the why behind severe weather. The program will be held on Sunday, March 20, at 2 p.m., at Beecher Community Hall, 673 Penfield Street, and is sponsored by the Beecher Community Library.
