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Charges Pending for Student Involved in Crete-Monee Lockdown
By Karen Haave A student has been identified and charges are pending in the hoax last week that had Crete-Monee High School students running for safety and dozens of area First Responders rushing to help. An early afternoon report of a firearm in a classroom proved to be unfounded, but before police could lift the……
Thanksgiving Early in Monee
Monee’s Provision Lab, Inc., distributed 500 Turkey Dinners Saturday morning to help area families get a jump on Thanksgiving. Organizers sent “a big thanks to the Village of Monee, Amazon, Northern Illinois Food Bank, the GSU Soccer team, and Monee’s amazing Emergency Management team!” Mayor Therese Bogs and Trustee John Henson also were there to……
State Report Cards Reveal Chronic Absenteeism a Concern
By Andrea Arens The state report cards were released this week and, while there were gains in academic achievement, it revealed the state still has a chronic absenteeism issue. Pre-pandemic absenteeism was at 17.5 percent. Currently, the rate is 28.7 percent, which is down slightly from last year’s 30 percent. Illinois state superintendent Tony Sanders……
Lighting of the Green: Frankfort’s Most Anticipated Holiday Tradition Returns
It’s that time of year when the Village of Frankfort welcomes the community to come together to kick-off the holiday season in grand style. The annual Lighting of the Green promises to be a remarkable event, filled with festive lights, music, and the cheerful spirit of the holidays. This season’s Lighting of the Green……
Haas Promotes Early Detection for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
With October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas is promoting early detection of breast cancer and screenings for women and men. According to the Illinois Comprehensive Cancer Control Plan for 2022 to 2027, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women and is the second leading cause of cancer……
Monee Police Blotter: October 9 – 14
October 9, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a traffic stop on Monee-Manhattan Road resulted in the arrest of Kenneth A. Zavoral, 45, of Midlothian. Zavoral was stopped for driving with expired/invalid registration, with further investigation revealing other arrestable violations. K9 “Cap” was walked around the vehicle for an open-air sniff for narcotics that possibly were located……
Rep. Haas Recognizes Sweet Darren’s as November Local Business Spotlight
On Friday, November 3, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Sweet Darren’s in the 79th District as her November Local Business Spotlight. Sweet Darren’s is partnered with two local high schools to engage students with disabilities and teach them life skills before they graduate. They provide the best tasting treats, with the secret ingredient of love.……
75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at Peotone American Legion November 17
Peotone American Legion Post 392, the Peotone American Legion Auxiliary, and the Manhattan/Peotone Consolidated Fire Protection District will co-host the 75th Anniversary Turkey Raffle at the Peotone American Legion Post Hall, North and Railroad Streets, on Friday, November 17, from 4:30 – 9 p.m. This event had a one-year hiatus in 2022 and is making……
Monee Police Blotter: October 23 – 27
October 23, at approximately 6:42 p.m., a traffic stop on Ridgeland resulted in the arrest of Amari N. Thelmon, 27, of the 7400 block of S. Kimbark Avenue, Chicago, for driving with a suspended license, no valid insurance, and passing on the left oncoming traffic. He was cited and released. October 24, at approximately 6:08……
Happy History Buffs Look No Further Than the Monee Historical Society
By Karen Haave A pair of programs focused on stories of times gone by drew happy history buffs to the Monee Heritage Center and St. Paul’s Cemetery recently. Each was a free presentation hosted by the Monee Historical Society. “A Walk Through Time” took groups of guests through the historic, landmarked burial sites of St.……
Clove Alliance Hosting COSMIC BINGO
Clove Alliance will host its signature event, COSMIC BINGO, on Thursday, November 16, in the Expo Center, at the Kankakee Fairgrounds. Clove’s COSMIC BINGO is back and better than ever! It’s a special 18 years and older night of bingo with a cosmic twist! Laser lights, loud music, black lights, glow sticks, and prizes will……
It’s Nice to be Monee
By Karen Haave The Village of Monee appears to have a bank account that might make other towns jealous these days. Village Trustee Chuck Rakis said during the October 11 board meeting that “as of September 30, the general fund has a $7 million surplus. “The village keeps three months of expenses in its savings……
Rep. Haas Recognizes Embrace Consignment as October’s Local Business Spotlight
For October’s local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Embrace Consignment of Bradley. Embrace Consignment sells clothing and furniture that are in-style, clean, and damage-free. She was joined by House Minority Leader Tony McCombie when she presented a certificate from the House of Representatives to owner Julie Jones-Reece. “Finding affordable, fashionable clothing can be……
New C-M 201-U Unit Features a New Story from the Underground Railroad
By Karen Haave A new curriculum developed for Crete-Monee Schools this fall features a young enslaved woman, her search for freedom, and her role in the local Underground Railroad. The weeklong unit is being taught in some classes in grades sixth through 12th. It was developed by Valerie Butron, Will County Regional Office of Education……
Crawl-o-Ween: Not too Late to Register
While the deadline has passed to preregister for the Halloween-themed bar crawl and get a t-shirt and passport, participants can still preregister and save $5. Crawl-o-Ween will be held from 6 to 11 p.m., on Saturday, October 28, with check-in at the Old Town Mall, 1390 Main Street, from 5 – 6 p.m. In addition……
