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Helping Hands Food Pantry

Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, March 6 and 20, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building…

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Monee Chamber Again Offering Scholarships

The Monee Chamber of Commerce, once again, is offering at least two $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates who reside in Monee Township. The application forms are on the Chamber webpage at monechamber.org, as well as at the student’s high school. Applications may be mailed to the Monee Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 177, Monee,…

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Monee Chamber Offering Scholarships, Seeks Citizen of Year Nominations

The Monee Chamber of Commerce, once again, is offering at least two $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates who reside in Monee Township. Application forms are on the Chamber webpage at monechamber.org or at their high school. Applications may be mailed to the Monee Chamber, P.O. Box 177, Monee, IL 60449, and must be postmarked…

Monee Township received the 2022 Township of the Year Award. –Photo submitted.

Monee Township Receives Township of Year Award

Monee Township recently was awarded the 2022 Township of the Year Award, at the Township Officials of Illinois 115th annual Educational Conference. The award was presented by Illinois Township Association of General Assistance Caseworkers President Mary Jo Imperato. Supervisor Donna T. Dettbarn accepted the award. Monee Township was recognized for its response to residents in…

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Monee Township Referendum Passes

By Karen Haave An advisory referendum asking Monee Township residents if they feel individual voters should have a greater voice in state government passed with flying colors in the General Primary Election on June 28. The non-binding referendum, written and proposed by Monee Township Trustee William “Billy” Morgan, garnered 1,089 votes (78.18 percent) in favor,…

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Monee Township Blood Drive, May 4

Residents are encouraged to give the gift of life at Monee Township’s Blood Drive on Wednesday, May 4, from 3 – 7 p.m., at the Monee Township Building, 26121 Egyptian Trail, Monee. To make an appointment, call 1-800-7TO-GIVE or visit www.versiti.org. Please drink extra water and eat a healthy meal prior to donating. A photo…

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Monee Annual Town Meeting

By Karen Haave Monee Township’s Annual Town meeting drew only a dozen participants, lasted just under an hour, and provided a wealth of information about local services. Township Trustee William “Billy” Morgan was elected moderator for the meeting. Township Supervisor Donna Dettbarn gave a lengthy report detailing the accomplishments of 2021-2022. “It was another year…

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Monee Chamber Offering Scholarships

Monee Chamber of Commerce again will award two $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates who reside in Monee Township, with forms available at monechamber.org or from the student’s high school. Mail the form to: Monee Chamber, P.O. Box 177, Monee, IL 60449. Applications must be postmarked on or before March 28. It also is time…

Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing
Manteno Police Respond to Stabbings; Suspect in Custody
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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VEDETTE SPORTS REPORT
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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