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Haas Reacts to FY24 Partisan Budget
After the Fiscal Year 2024 budget passed in the Illinois House early Saturday morning, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas released the following statement in response:
“When Illinois families see in their household budgets that they’re spending more than they’re making, they cut costs. Illinois Democrats have yet to receive that memo. A responsible budget needs to keep spending in check, but the Senate sent this budget to us without an idea of revenue compared to what we’ll be spending. We do know this spending continues hundreds-of-millions of Democrat pork projects and, once again, includes pay raises for legislators, while Illinois families continue to fight inflation.
“Illinois desperately needs a transparent budget process that seriously takes revenue into consideration, not another middle-of-the-night failed attempt in producing a balanced budget on the backs of local governments.”
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Monee Adding Businesses
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Monee’s roster of restaurants serving specialty food is expanding, joining the ranks of Nad Tatrami and Labas. “GrannyMa’s Kitchen is Monee’s newest restaurant,” Village Economic Development Director Bill Barnes said last week. “Located at 25861 S. Governors Highway, GrannyMa’s has found a new home in the space that Cliff and…
Apply Now: Monee Police Officer Position
Spread the loveThe 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…
Monee Police Blotter: March 1 – 5
Spread the loveMarch 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…
Semi-Annual Craft Show at Veteran’s Home May 3-4
Spread the loveMark your calendars now for the semi-annual Manteno Illinois Veterans’ Home Craft Show on Friday and Saturday, May 3 – 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., in Veterans Hall at the home. There will be craft and décor items for all seasons, patriotic, beach, and holiday items, wreaths, garden and yard décor,…
Rep. Haas Honors Local Women at Emerging Women Leaders Event
Spread the loveRecently, State Rep. Jackie Haas welcomed Lamekia Davis and Liz Gibson to the Emerging Women Leaders Event in Springfield. The event consisted of a brunch, listening session, and informational seminars from other women in leadership roles. Rep. Haas moderated the ‘Put Your Oxygen Mask on First’ breakout session, which focused on maintaining positive…
Monee Eighth Grader Proposes a Community Garden
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave A Crete-Monee Middle School eighth grader told the board of trustees recently a community garden could help mitigate the absence of a grocery store there. Lauren Young offered information she learned researching her community project assignment. “We have to complete a community project as part of our graduation requirements,” she…
History of Monee Shaped by Railroad
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave The Village of Monee seems like a quiet little place now, but in the 1850s, it was a boomtown and the nucleus of Will County. In a presentation for the Monee Historical Society recently, MHS President Christi Holston said the village, at that time, had a general store, post office,…
Crete, Monee Take the Plunge
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Law enforcement teams from Crete and Monee were among the hundreds of participants to take a dip in the icy waters of Lake Manteno for Polar Plunge 2024. Both teams are award-winners recognized for the record amounts of money raised to benefit Special Olympics Illinois. Monee Police Department’s Sgt. Teresa…
Monee Police Blotter: February 28 – March 1
Spread the loveFebruary 28, at approximately 7:57 a.m., Monee Officers received four burglary reports of semi-trailers at the Pilot Travel Center that had been burglarized. After investigating, they found four separate semi-trailers with locks and seals that had been cut. This occurred on the Pilot North lot. Various items were removed from the trailers of…
Polar Plunge Raises $190K-Plus!
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens The annual Manteno Polar Plunge, once again, surpassed its goal and raised more than $190K for Special Olympics. The Manteno Polar Plunge is an event that is conducted as a fundraiser for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is the single largest fundraising movement for Special Olympics. Police departments from…
DeLuca Continues Work to Lower Property Taxes
Spread the loveIntroduces plan to prohibit taxpayer-funded guaranteed income programs. As part of his continued efforts to lower property taxes and the need to responsibly manage taxpayer dollars, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, has introduced a measure that would prohibit governments from using taxpayer money to fund guaranteed income programs. “We must focus our…
Preserving Legacies of Love Key Part of February
Spread the loveWe all strive to be remembered for making a difference, and for showing others we appreciate all they have done to help us be successful. I had two important opportunities to show that legacy of love during the past month. As I have written here many times, I am proud to be…
CM 201-U Holds First Strategic Planning Workgroup Meeting
Spread the loveCrete-Monee School District 201-U held its first Strategic Planning Workgroup meeting on Thursday, February 22, with approximately 50 members participating. During the session, participants discussed the importance of strategic planning, the process that will be used to create the strategic plan, and the district’s mission and vision. The group also reviewed feedback from…
Monee Honors CREW Award Recipients
Spread the loveBy Andrea Arens Ten Village of Monee employees were recognized for exemplary performance with semi-annual CREW awards during the February 28 meeting of the board of trustees. “CREW is an acronym that defines an employee who provides exemplary work,” Mayor Therese Bogs said, introducing the recipients. “CREW stands for Credibility, Respect, Equality/Fellowship/Identity, and…
Monee Police Blotter: February 19 – 24
Spread the loveFebruary 19, at approximately 4:30 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Javier Alvarado, 22, of Oak Lawn. Alvarado was cited for no registration and no insurance. He also was wanted for failure to appear in Will County, was secured, and transported. February 22, at approximately 9:30 a.m., a vehicle wanted…
