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Spread the loveThursday, September 19 Preschool Prodigies, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five in preschool: Listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime, focusing on the alphabet. Register. STEAM Kids – Pokémon Evolution, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Each Pokémon is perfectly…
Farmers Market Updates
Spread the loveCurrent schedule for Local Farmers Markets; don’t forget the season soon will be ending: Beecher – Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets, through September; Manhattan – Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.,…
UW-Whitewater Football Roster Names Local Athletes
Spread the loveThe University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team began its 2024 season recently with a 34-7 victory against John Carroll University. The Warhawks are ranked third in the nation by D3football.com and the American Football Coaches Association. The following local student-athletes are members of this year’s UW-Whitewater football team, and include: Braeden Barrett, of Mokena,…
ILHS Volleyball Highlights
Spread the loveOn Saturday, September 7, Illinois Lutheran High School’s volleyball team was at the Manteno Early Bird Tournament. They began the day in pool play against Grant Park and got the win, 26-24; 25-16. They then played Sherrard, the eventual tournament champion, and lost in a hard-fought match, 24-26; 18-25. The last pool play…
High School Golf Highlights
Spread the loveIllinois Lutheran Chargers: The Illinois Lutheran Chargers Golf Team won their match on Tuesday, September 10, on Cardinal Creeks’ north course against the co-op team of St. Anne and Clifton Central. The boys finished with a total of 195 to St. Anne’s 205. The Chargers leading scorer was Eli Potempa, who carded a…
High School Golf Highlights
Spread the lovePeotone: On August 29, Peotone played Lisle in a conference match at Green Garden Golf Course. Peotone came out on top, with a score of 176 to Lisle’s 202. Medalist was Joe Hasse with a one over par 37. Peotone’s three other scoring players included Mason Early 42, Gavin Costanzo 48, and Josh…
Charger Volleyball 1-0 in RVC
Spread the loveOn Monday, August 26, the Illinois Lutheran Chargers started their 2024 season hosting the Crete-Monee Warriors in a non-conference match. The Chargers started out strong and jumped to a 16-8 lead. Crete-Monee came back to get within two at 22-20, but the Chargers were able to finish the first set with a 25-23…
Crete Library News
Spread the loveThursday, September 12 Preschool Prodigies, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five in preschool: Listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime that focuses on the alphabet. Register. STEAM Tweens – Pokémon Trainers, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Pokémon are so…
GrannyMa’s Kitchen August Local Business Spotlight
Spread the loveFor her August local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized GrannyMa’s Kitchen in Monee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owner with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “For my August local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize GrannyMa’s Kitchen in Monee,” said…
Farmers Markets
Spread the loveCurrent schedule for Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, September 14 and 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, September 17, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets; Manhattan – Saturdays,…
201-U Board of Ed Receives IASB Governance Recognition
Spread the loveThe Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) has honored Crete-Monee School District’s Board of Education for its outstanding governance practices. This recognition places the district among just 46 in Illinois to receive the School Board Governance Recognition, celebrating their exceptional governance and commitment to acquiring the skills needed for effective district leadership. The…
Crete PD Looking at New Tools to Assist
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Crete Police Chief Scott Pieritz is looking into a non-invasive remote device made to subdue resistant individuals in emotionally-charged situations. Not exactly a household word yet, it’s called the BolaWrap Remote Restraint device. Pieritz told the Crete Board of Trustees the device piqued his interest after a presentation recently. “We…
Investing in Our Workforce, Our Infrastructure, and Our Success
Spread the loveOne of my top goals as State Senator is to create opportunities throughout our region. Families need good jobs, communities need strong infrastructure, and our future generations need the skills and pathways to call this area their home for many years to come. Earlier this month, I was proud to join the Illinois…
Joyce Announces $11M-plus in Evidence-Based Funding for Local Schools
Spread the loveState Sen. Patrick Joyce announced 20 school districts across the 40th District will receive more than $11 million in funding to help address the financial challenges of recent years. “Evidence-based funding continues to show our state’s testament to provide quality education to our students,” said Joyce. “This funding helps provide schools with the…
Weekly Farmers Markets
Spread the loveCurrent schedule for local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, September 14 and 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, September 17, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets; Manhattan – Saturdays,…
