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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
New Story Time Begins in Monee
The Monee Heritage Center Library Committee – Christi Holston, Margaret Horne, and Phyllis Huffman – has been working on organizing a story time for preschool and primary age children. The first story – The Polar Express, a Caldecott Medal winner by Chris Van Allsburg – will be featured on Wednesday, December 29, at 10 a.m., along…
Will-Ride/Dial-a-Ride Service Available
Will-Ride is a Dial-a-Ride service that coordinates the collaborative efforts of Will County Townships to provide transportation service to residents who do not have access to standard public transportation service. Eligible Will County residents will be transported to and from work, grocery stores, local shopping centers, nursing homes, village hall, restaurants, hair appointments, medical appointments,…
Monee Township Food Pantry Giveaway
Monee Township will distribute 100 bags of food to the residents of Monee Township. The bags also include a gift card, mask, and hand sanitizer Monee Township includes the Village of Monee, Village of University Park, a portion of Will County-Park Forest, and all un-incorporated areas in Monee Township. The event, at 26121 Egyptian Trail,…
Monee Township Calls for 2022 Vote on ‘Democracy Amendment’
An advisory referendum next year will ask Monee Township residents if they feel individual voters should have a greater voice in state government. Residents participating in the Annual Town Meeting in Monee Township earlier this month voted unanimously to place the question on the March 2022 Primary Election ballot. Because it is non-binding, the referendum…
Sad News for ‘Mae’s Que’ Fans: The ‘House’ Not Coming to Monee
By Karen Haave Local fans of Mae’s Que House are not going to like this report. A redevelopment agreement that would have cleared the way for the popular barbeque, soul food, and smokehouse to open a location on Governors Highway has fallen through. At this point, after multiple extensions and what appear to be insurmountable…
Devonshire Manor & Events Gives Preliminary Details to Monee Township
by Karen Haave An upscale venue proposed for rural Monee has drawn concern from residents in exclusive Meadow Creek Airpark. Devonshire Manor & Events, 24809 S. Harlem Avenue in Monee Township, offers elegant rooms for weddings, showers, parties, and receptions, as well as a wedding planning service and horse-drawn carriages. Sole proprietor Bobbi Kelli, in…
Candidates Announced for April Elections
The period for filing to be a candidate in the April 2019 election closed in December. The following candidates have filed for local positions: Crete Village Candidates 3 Seats Open Doris Harmon-Warren Holly Milburn Katrina Seifert Steven Bruns Crete Park 2 Seats Open Linda M Johnson Jennifer Smith Crete Library Judi Boehner Timothy P. Brennan…
Monee Township Annual Town Meeting
by Chris Russell Monee Township held their 2018 Annual Town Meeting. After Monee Township Supervisor Donna Dettbarn was elected moderator, she provided to the audience a summary of the Township’s services and finances. Dettbarn told the audience that 2017-2018 a good year for the Township. The Township was able to serve the residents and stay…
