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Thursday, March 17 STEAM – March Madness: Kit for children, grades K/five; Learn the science of basketball. Register to reserve a kit. Knot Just for Knitters, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., adults and teens; Share camaraderie, while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework. Drop-in. Friday, March 18 Babies and Books: Kit for children,…
Det. Sgt. Adam Groszek Promoted to Deputy Chief
Deputy Chief Adam Groszek joined the Crete Police Department as an officer in 2006 and was promoted to sergeant in 2017. Last year, he graduated from Northwestern School of Police Staff and Command. Crete Police Chief Scott Pieritz described Deputy Chief Groszek as a well-organized, motivated, and tech-savvy investigator. “Using those skills, Deputy Chief Groszek…
Clove Alliance Seeking Art Show Entries
Clove Alliance is seeking submissions for its second annual Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show, an evening to celebrate and honor the journey of survivors and the efforts to end sexual violence. Artists are encouraged to create an original design, no larger than 30″ x 30,” in keeping with the themes of empowerment, strength, resilience,…
Crete Library News
Thursday, March 10 Based on the Book: Wings of Fire kit for children, grades K/five. Register to reserve a kit. Preschool Art Play, kit for children, ages four/five years. Register for kit. Anime Club, from 3-4:30 p.m., for teens ages 11-18. Drop-in. Trivia Night at Evil Horse, 1338 Main Street, from 7-9 p.m., for adults.…
Musicians: Join Tinley Park Community Band
The Tinley Park Community Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, is in its 34th year of making music. Musicians are invited to join this 45-piece concert band, with all instruments welcome. The Community Band is active year-round, sharing their talents and bringing the sound of live concert band and jazz music to Tinley Park and surrounding…
Beecher Blood Drive March 12
A Beecher Community Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Beecher Community Hall – 673 Penfield. Appointments are highly recommended and may be made by calling 877-258-4825 or by visiting Vitalant.org. Please use group code ORDOH106. Masks are required.
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs to Host Blood Drives
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs, a group-workout gym franchise, in partnership with Versiti Blood Centers, will sponsor a three-location blood drive in March and April. Two of its locations, the Crete and Monee gyms, will be competing to secure the largest number of participants. Versiti will provide a trophy to the winning gym. “Blood shortage has…
Crete Public Library News
Thursday, March 3 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1-2 p.m., adults/teens; Share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework. Drop-in. Saturday, March 5 Paper Bag Princess Day – Kit for children, grades K-five. Register to reserve a kit. Monday, March 7 Adult Writing Group, from 6:30-8 p.m., on Zoom, adults;…
ILHS Girls Lose in Regional Quarterfinal, 31-36
Illinois Lutheran’s girls’ basketball team ended their season at home on Thursday, February 11. The Chargers fell to Grace Baptist Academy, 31-36, in the IHSA Regional Quarterfinal and finished with an 11-18 record. Sofia Biesterfeld recorded another double-double in her final game, posting 11 points and 11 rebounds. Grace Adickes also contributed 10 points, along…
Polar Plunge to Benefit Special Olympics Illinois
Register online at www.plungeillinois.com. This winter, the Manteno community is invited to’be bold and get cold’ by taking the Polar Plunge to support Special Olympics Illinois Athletes. The 2022 Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run Polar Plunge, presented by GEICO in Manteno, will be held at Manteno Sportsmen’s Club, 851 N. Main, on Saturday, March 5,…
Crete Library News
Monday, February 28 Parenting in a Facebook World, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., on Zoom; Learn tactics and tools for avoiding the pitfalls of technology, as well as positive ways to use social media for building relationships with your children. Presented by Jennifer Barnes. Register to receive the Zoom link. Tuesday, March 1 Help for Job Seekers,…
January Meeting Highlights: Crete Area Chamber
The Crete Area Chamber of Commerce met on Wednesday, January 12, with six members present, plus three members attending via Zoom. Items discussed were numerous, including the Chamber’s current membership drive currently was underway, with renewal available online or by mail. The Farmers Market will be held on Mondays, rain/shine, from 4 to 8 p.m.,…
Crete Library District Names David Sieffert Director
After a nationwide search, the Crete Public Library District Board of Trustees voted to hire David Sieffert as executive director during its January board meeting, replacing former director Susan Dienes, who retired at the end of 2021. Dienes came to Crete in 2015 and worked to make the library a destination for information, entertainment, and…
Farm Bureau Foundation Scholarships
The Will County Farm Bureau Foundation Board is accepting applications for this year’s scholarship program, with 52 $1,200 scholarships offered. Scholarship rules and procedures are available with the application form at www.willcfb.com. All applications submitted must be typewritten or computer typed on the original application form. Submission deadline is March 2, with mail applications postmarked…
Busy Week for Lady Chargers
Illinois Lutheran’s Girls’ Basketball Team had a busy week with two victories and one loss. On Monday, February 7, the Chargers traveled to Donovan and brought home a lopsided win, 47-16. The game never was in doubt, with Donovan recording no more than five points in each of the four periods. Game stats said it…
Crete Library News
Thursday, February 17 Knot Just for Knitters, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., teens and adults; Share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Monday, February 21 The library will be closed for Presidents Day. Tuesday, February 22 Help for Job Seekers, from 9:30-noon and 1-3:30 pm., adults; This service is provided…
Romeoville Police First to Join County Needle Take-Back Program
The Romeoville Police Department became the first in Will County to expand its Pharmaceutical Take-Back program to include needles, or “sharps.” “Sixteen Will County Police Departments and the Will County Sheriff’s Department have partnered with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and the Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division to provide places to safely…
