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Crete Area Chamber of Commerce Highlights
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce holds their monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m., on the second Wednesday of each month, at the library. Here’s what’s happening in Crete…
April 18: Free Google Business Workshop, in conjunction with the Chicago Southland Chamber, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Members/non-members; Bring personal digital device. Register with QR code on flyer.
April 29: Kick-off planning meeting for Crete Country Christmas; 6 p.m., Crete Township Hall.
April 29: Pickleball Leagues begin; Contact Crete Park District to register.
May 14: Crete Township Board, special meeting, 7 p.m., at the Sertoma Star building, 25930 S. Cottage Grove, to consider acquiring the building.
May 27: Memorial Day Service at 11 a.m., Crete Park, with parade at noon.
Mondays, June – August: Farmers Market and Cruise Nights, 4 – 8 p.m., downtown Crete and Crete United Methodist Church parking lot, begins June 3.
June 14-15: Garage Sale Days, with applications available at Old Plank Trail Bank, Crete Library, or village hall.
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Crete Community to Host Clean Up Day
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave The Crete Police Department, Trinity Lutheran Church, and Crete Park District will join forces on Saturday, April 27, to sponsor a Community Clean-up Day and luncheon to mark Earth Day Week. Residents can sign up for the clean-up event at Trinity Lutheran, 1393 Elizabeth Street, at 8:30 a.m. Participants will…
Rep. Haas Co-Hosts Rx Drop-Off Event
Spread the loveIn conjunction with other community partners, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) is co-hosting a prescription drop-off event on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the Northfield Square Mall East parking lot, 1600 N. State Rt. 50 in Bourbonnais. “I invite all District 79 area residents to come by and…
St. Agnes Students Raise Funds for Diaper Pantry
Spread the loveStudents at St. Agnes School in Chicago Heights raised $1,650 during their Lenten service project to purchase diapers for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields’ diaper pantry for new moms in need. The project, “For the Sake of New Life,” spanned two weeks during Lent, when students filled baby bottle banks with money they earned…
WCCHC Offering Primary Care Services in Monee
Spread the loveThe Will County Health Department and Community Health Center will begin offering primary care medical services at its Eastern Branch Office in Monee, 5601 W. Monee-Manhattan Road, beginning in April. Primary care services at the Eastern Branch office will be available from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m., every Wednesday, effective immediately. Appointments are…
Crete Library News
Spread the loveThursday, April 25 Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register. Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to talk about “One-Punch…
Crete Township Board to Hold Special Town Meeting of Electors May 14
Spread the loveCrete Township Board has called for a Special Town Meeting for Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m., at the Sertoma Star building, 25930 S. Cottage Grove Avenue in Crete. The purpose of the meeting is for the electors (registered voters of Crete Township) to consider acquiring the Sertoma Star (formerly New Star) property,…
Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Hosting Fall Prevention Seminar
Spread the loveFranciscan Health Outpatient Therapy is hosting a free fall prevention seminar in Frankfort in May. The event will feature Franciscan Health Doctor of Physical Therapy Ramil Reyes and Franciscan Health Physical Therapy Assistant Mohamed Rashad, who will discuss how aging impacts musculoskeletal and balance systems, share tips on how to maintain an active…
No Golf Carts For Crete
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Last week, Crete officials voted down a proposed ordinance that would have allowed operating golf carts on village streets. The proposal had been discussed repeatedly and at length for months and met with unwavering opposition from Police Chief Scott Pieritz. His opposition, he said, was based on public safety, golf…
Angel’s Helping Hands Now an Alternative
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave The Crete Police Department and Crete-Monee School officials have joined forces with Angel’s Helping Hands to offer at-risk youth an alternative to school discipline or arrest. “Angel’s Helping Hands is a pilot diversion program tailored for at-risk youth,” CPD Chief Scott Pieritz explained. “We partnered with them through the Crete-Monee…
Rep. Haas Passes Multiple Bills Through Committee
Spread the loveRecently, State Rep. Jackie Haas (R-Kankakee) passed four bills through committees, with all scheduled to be read and debated on the House floor. “I am proud to say four bills I filed have moved out of committee this week,” said Rep. Haas. “All of these bills received unanimous, bipartisan support. These bills will…
FHOF Names New Vice Presidents
Spread the loveFranciscan Health Olympia Fields has added two new vice presidents to its ranks. Fulton Porter III, MD, FACP, FHM, is the new Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Vice President of Medical Affairs and Chief Medical Officer, and Michael Randall is the new Vice President of Strategy and Business Development. “We at Franciscan Health Olympia…
Crete Library News
Spread the loveThursday, April 18 Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register. Knot Just for Knitters, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., ages 11/adult: Join others to socialize while working…
Crete Area Chamber of Commerce Highlights
Spread the loveCrete Area Chamber of Commerce holds their monthly meetings at 6:30 p.m., on the second Wednesday of each month, at the library. Here’s what’s happening in Crete… April 18: Free Google Business Workshop, in conjunction with the Chicago Southland Chamber, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; Members/non-members; Bring personal digital device. Register with QR…
FHOF Family Birth Center Hosting Baby Expo; Register Now!
Spread the loveFree event open to new and expectant parents. Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo May 4 at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields for new and expectant parents. The event features tours of the Family Birth Center, prizes, gifts, refreshments, and health vendors, as well as information on…
Crete’s Winter Coat Drive Unnecessary After All
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave A winter-wear drive to help migrants, who might have been dropped off in Crete, turned out to be unnecessary, after all. The humanitarian effort, spearheaded by Police Chief Scott Pieritz, inspired Crete residents to donate hundreds of coats, hats, gloves, and blankets. But unlike other suburban towns, the village never…