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Beecher Trustee Resigns; Board Still Trying to Pare Down Price
By Jeff Vorva Beecher Trustee Ben Juzeszyn is leaving the village board after the March 25 meeting. Juzeszyn, who is the head of the Economic Development and Community Relations Committee and Youth Commission read a letter of resignation at the March 11 meeting citing family matters leading up to his leaving. He called the decision……
200-U Tackling Truancy Head On
By Jeff Vorva Beecher’s schools are going to take an active approach to truancy. At the District 200-U Board of Education meeting on March 11, Superintendent Jack Gaham said the State of Illinois considers any student with 14 absences as truant, regardless if they are excused or unexcused. That included days used as mental health……
New Journalism Organization ‘The Panther’ Debuts at MHS
By: Madeleine Willis A new extra curricular activity at Manteno High School offers an opportunity for students to learn about journalistic writing. Senior Bennett Hernandez took the initiative to start a student-run publication when he saw a need for students to be informed. “I didn’t feel like there was really an adequate place where if somebody……
Peotone Village Board Discussed Increasing Spending Authority
By Andrea Arens A proposed ordinance amendment changing the village administrator’s maximum expenditure authority without board approval from $5,000 to $25,000 failed at the March 11 board meeting. Section 31.093 of the village code allows the administrator to approve expenditures up to $4,999 without board approval. The suggested change was explained by village attorney Jim……
Apply Now: Monee Police Officer Position
The Village of Monee Board of Fire and Police Commissioners is accepting applications for the position of police officer with the Monee Police Department. Visit theblueline.com for details! Salary: $64,505 – $91,510 Population: 5,300 Sworn Police Officers: 23 Full-time, 2 Part-time Application deadline is March 21, at 5 p.m. Visit www.applytosserve.com The Village of Monee……
Peotone Police Blotter: March 3-14
March 6: Peotone Police received a complaint of reckless driving in the area of Barton and Hickory. Peotone Officer responded to the area, finding accused vehicle legally parked and unoccupied. No additional action taken at this time. March 7: Peotone Police were requested to the 100 block of Second Street for a domestic dispute. Peotone……
Beecher Police Blotter: March 4 – 7
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 5, Malcom Kyle, 37, of the 13100 block of E. 2500S Road, Pembroke Township, was stopped at 311 Dixie Highway for vehicle equipment violations and found to have a revoked driver’s license. He……
Monee Police Blotter: March 1 – 5
March 1, at approximately 12:10 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 5800 block of Monee-Manhattan Road to investigate a disturbance in progress. Upon the officers’ arrival, they learned a customer was agitated because the hotel cancelled her reservation for the night. When hotel staff explained the hotel cancels the reservation when the customer……
Family Tree Story/Craft Time with Kathy Gates
The Kankakee County Museum, 801 South Eighth Avenue in Kankakee, is excited to host this new opportunity featuring local children’s book author Kathy Gates, for an hour-long program that includes a book reading and keepsake activity. During the story and craft hour, children will learn the importance of one’s family tree and that each child……
Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. On Wednesday, March 27, the library will have free solar eclipse viewers for the partial solar eclipse on April 8. Supplies are limited. The library will be closed on Friday, March 29, for Good Friday. Youth Services A new hot air balloon make-and-take craft is……
KPL Hosting Amy Kemp Interview, Book Signing
Join us at the Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, as author Amy Kemp shares her new book, “I See You: A Guide for Women to Make More, Have More, and Be More – Without More Work,” in an interview with local business leader and long-time Kankakee resident JaHana Holloway. The event on Tuesday,……
PJHS’s Jonah Young Takes First in State!
Recently, Blue Devil and PJHS student Jonah Young took his place at the top of the podium after taking first place in the 119-pound weight class at the IESA Wrestling Tourney. The state tourney was held at the NIU Convocation Center in DeKalb March 8 and 9. Jonah finished his seventh grade season with a……
Peotone Library News
The library will close early, at 3 p.m., on Friday, March 29. Mark your calendars for the Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale – Thursday, April 18, Friday, April 19, and Saturday, April 20. Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program? Contact the Adult Services Department for more information and guidelines. Youth Services March 21:……
PHS Unified Basketball Game Provides Big Win for Students, Honors Seniors!
Recently Peotone High School held its annual Unified Basketball Game, with the students trouncing the high school staff, 60-29. In addition to taking home a very lopsided win, it also was a time to honor seniors Jack Klawitter and Ethan Ferrier. Ethan Ferrier is the son of Tara and Matthew Ferrier and a two-year member……
Manteno Legion Seeking New ‘Challenge Coin’ Designs
The Manteno American Legion needs your help! They are officially out of their first challenge coin design! Now, this is where you come in. As a veteran-focused, community-based legion family, we are calling on you, the members of the community to help us celebrate our Legion. Organizers are looking for three separate coin designs, representing……
