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Wreaths Across America Honors Heroes
By Karen Haave Disappointing weather put a damper on the Wreaths Across America ceremony in Monee on Saturday morning, but nothing would prevent the annual remembrance of the community’s military heroes. Christi Holston, president of the Monee Historical Society and the St. Paul Cemetery, where the ceremony took place, gave the opening remarks. “Welcome and,……
Asylum Seekers Arrive in the South Suburbs
By Andrea Arens The City of Chicago passed an ordinance last week allowing the city to impound and fine the drivers of buses of migrants who do not receive a permit from the Chicago Department of Transportation. As a result, buses of migrants are arriving in the south suburbs, and plenty of other home rule……
Rep. Haas Receives Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society Legislator of the Year Award
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas received the Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society’s 2023 Legislator of the Year Award. “It is an honor to receive the Legislator of the Year Award from this organization,” said Rep. Haas. “The Illinois Osteopathic Medical Society does incredible work in advocating for Osteopathic Physicians and their patients. As a licensed clinical……
Broadway Jewelry, Rare Coins December Local Business Spotlight
For her December local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas chose to recognize Broadway Jewelry and Rare Coins in Bradley. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “This month, we are honored to recognize Broadway Jewelry and Rare Coins because……
Dancing Through the Decades New Year’s Eve Gala
Join the Kankakee County Historical Society as we “dance through the decades” and boogie into the new year! Attendees will go back in time to the year 1948 when South Pacific was selling out shows on Broadway, and Polaroid cameras filled the shelves of major stores! The opening act for the evening is the Jazz……
“The Closet” Provides Manteno Students with Free, Everyday, Necessities
By Madeleine Willis A spring closet clean out has opened the door for a community project at Manteno Community School District No. 5. In March of 2022 “The Closet” inside of MHS officially opened. Originally offering free toiletries, “The Closet ” has expanded into a thrift store for students at Manteno High School and, now,……
Santa Letters from Mrs. Stolarek’s BES First Graders
Recently, the first graders at Beecher Elementary took on a very special project and a most important one, too – the annual writing of letters to that jolly man at the North Pole. After reading some of the correspondence, we think you will agree it was a most important task. This week, The Vedette is……
VEDETTE SPORTS REPORT
By Jeff Vorva Old gym? New gym? It doesn’t seem to matter. The results are still the same. Beecher’s boys basketball team played in its old gym for a throwback game December 8 and came away with a lopsided 81-36 River Valley Conference win over Donovan. The Bobcats wore jerseys from 2012-13, and fans were……
Manteno Woman’s Club Celebrates the Season
The Manteno Woman’s Club held their December luncheon and meeting at the Manteno Sportsman’s Club on Wednesday, December 6, with Susan Turner serving as committee chairman of the holiday meeting. The guest speaker, Carol Snyder, provided a lovely and informative flower arranging demonstration, using seasonal colors and ornaments. In addition to fresh flowers, she used……
Rep. Haas Receives Illinois CBHA Legislator of Year Award
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas received the Community Behavioral Healthcare Association of Illinois (CBHA) 2023 Legislator of the Year Award. “I am truly honored to receive this award from such an incredible organization,” said Rep. Haas. “As a licensed clinical social worker with more than 30 years’ experience working in the community, I have been……
Contentious Manteno Board Meeting Ends with I-2 Zoning Approval
By Andrea Arens Hours of public comments led to the vote the room was packed for, ordinance 23-09 approving changing the zoning from I-1 light industrial to I-2 heavy industrial. It was approved, but not unanimously. Trustee Samuel Martin was the lone no vote. The Manteno Village Board Meeting, on Monday, December 4, was moved……
Music, Ugly Sweaters, Hot Chocolate, Sinterklaas, Oh My!
The Kankakee County Historical Society will host their annual ugly sweater and hot chocolate party on Friday, December 15, from 3 to 8 p.m.! Enjoy an evening of holiday cheer right in the middle of the Kankakee County Museum’s 45th Annual Gallery of Trees, 801 S. Eighth Avenue! This year’s ugly sweater party features Marcia’s……
Riverside Named One of Illinois,’America’s Healthiest Employers
Riverside ranked 20th in healthiest 100 workplaces in America. Health and wellness are vital to fostering a productive and resilient workforce, something Riverside Healthcare takes seriously. For its dedication to promoting employee health, Riverside was named one of the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America, ranking 20th in the nation. Additionally, Riverside earned first place in……
Illinois Office of Tourism Names Cranky Mike’s Popcorn to Illinois Made Program4
Governor J.B. Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), elected officials, and industry leaders, proudly unveiled the latest inductees into the Illinois Made program, including Cranky Mike’s Popcorn in Momence. This year marks a significant milestone, as 48 exceptional small businesses, often referred to as ‘Makers,’ have been welcomed into the……
Christmas in Manteno
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Gotion Rezoning Unanimously Approved
By Stephen Nelson The recent Planning Commission meeting was a stark contrast to the November 21 special meeting of the Manteno Planning Commission that lasted more than four-and-a-half hours and, at times, became quite contentious, when opponents of the project, which would bring an electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant owned by Chinese interests to the……
Kankakee County Museum Presents Gallery of Trees and More
The Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, Kankakee, invites area residents to the annual Gallery of Trees. Celebrating 45 years of this beloved local tradition, this year the Museum is filled with more than 35 trees decorated by area non-profit organizations, based on favorite themes from the past 45 years. Traditionally, more than 3,000……
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Bradley Police Officer killed, another wounded
By Andrea Arens Updated: At 9:41 pm Wednesday December 29, two Bradley police officers were called to the Comfort Inn on Route 50 on a report of unattended dogs barking in the parking lot. Officers located the vehicle and the possible owner. While attempting a conversation, the officers were attacked by the occupants of the……
Join the Library’s January Events
Mark your new calendars for several of the January events featured at Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street. All of these events are free and open to the public. Tuesday Morning Book Discussion: The library hosts a Tuesday Morning Book Discussion on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. This month’s book……
Gallery of Trees Winners Announced
Congratulation to the contest winners of the 43rd annual Gallery of Trees “T’was the Night Before Christmas…Books Under the Tree.” In adult voting, winners are: First place – GFWC Woman’s Club of Kankakee, with a Wizard of Oz theme; second place – Kankakee Kultivators, for 101 Dalmatians; and third place – Kankakee Valley Porcelain Artists,……
Manteno’s Rearview Mirror: A Recap of 2021
By Melanie Holmes The year 2021 will be remembered for a lot of things, including the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccine, and the January 6 siege on the capitol. As we move into 2022, we hope for more unity and health for all. Last spring, as frontline workers got vaccinated, businesses, schools, and churches relaxed restrictions,……
Pandemic Takes Tolls on Schools
Report card reflects impact COVID has had on districts! By Bob Bong and Peter Hancock One year after COVID-19 scrambled the state’s public school system with schools alternating between in-person and remote learning because of uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the Illinois State Board of Education has released its school report card for public schools.……
Kankakee Public Library Announces Walk-In Services Only
Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, will return to walk-in services only, until further notice. For the safety of patrons and staff, masks will be required while inside the library, and staff ask patrons to maintain social distancing, plus please utilize the hand sanitizer provided throughout the library. There will be no public seating……
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