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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…

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Peotone School Board Approves Summer Projects
The Bobcats posed with their Regional Title Plaque after another win in their books. Photo by Jim Piacentini.
Two Regionals Won On the Same Night; Beecher Sitting at 32-0
The Peotone downtown streetscape plan was approved at the February 12 board meeting. Photo courtesy the Village of Peotone.
Peotone Streetscape Bid Approved for $3.47M
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Crete Tables Golf Carts
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Monee Village Board Not Happy About Aqua Proposed Rate Hikes
 Manteno’s Carter Watkins capped off a huge five-day stretch for the school by winning the state wrestling title at 175 in Class 1A. Manteno High School photo
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Manteno District 6 County Board Member Resigns
Brandy Renshaw enjoys working on the farm alongside her father, Steve Williams. –Photo courtesy of Brandy Renshaw.
Illinois Farmer Appears in New TV Show Spotlighting Women in Ag
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Chief Would Prefer No Carts for Crete
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Manteno Village Board Revises Public Participation
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Early Voting Begins on March 4 at New Locations
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Matt Boucher and daughter, Harlie, will be featured in a “We are the 96%” commercial during the Super Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 11. The Bouchers of Livingston County are one of the many farm families participating in the campaign, organized by the Illinois Farm Families Coalition. (Photo by Illinois Farm Families)
Illinois Farmers Featured in Super Bowl Commercial
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Streetscape Bid Moves to Peotone Village Board Next
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Wind/Solar Task Force Looking for Changes in Illinois Legislation
Crete-Monee’s Jayden Preston gets ready to make a move against Lindblom on Jan. 28. Photo by Jeff Vorva
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House Fire in Peotone
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Crete Remains Safe and Secure by Statistics
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Beecher Village Board Discusses New App to Aid Residents