Monee Honors CREW Award Recipients
“CREW stands for Credibility, Respect, Equality/Fellowship/Identity, and Work Commitment/Personal Performance.
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At a Glance: Illinois Storm Chasers
Spread the loveIllinois Storm Chasers: Take a ride with the Illinois Storm Chasers and learn about storm chasing, local climatology, and the why behind severe weather. The program will be held on Sunday, March 20, at 2 p.m., at Beecher Community Hall, 673 Penfield Street, and is sponsored by the Beecher Community Library. Spread the…
Monee Police Blotter: February 21 – 26
Spread the loveFebruary 21, at 12:02 a.m., Camille M. Richmond, 18, of Ford Heights, was arrested in the 5800 block of W. Roosevelt Street for driving with no valid driver’s license after being stopped for expired registration. She was bonded and released. February 21, at 11:10 a.m., officers responded to a business in the 5800…
Clove Alliance Seeking Art Show Entries
Spread the loveClove Alliance is seeking submissions for its second annual Brave, Bold, and Believed Art Show, an evening to celebrate and honor the journey of survivors and the efforts to end sexual violence. Artists are encouraged to create an original design, no larger than 30″ x 30,” in keeping with the themes of empowerment,…
County Executive Appoints Four Residents to Boards and Commissions
Spread the loveIn February, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant named four residents to boards and commissions. The appointments were approved by the county board at its monthly meeting on Friday, February 25. Roger Heldt will continue to serve as Washington Township Drainage District #1 Commissioner. Heldt has served on this commission since 2006. Stephen Spontak…
News from State Sen. Joyce
Spread the love Dear Residents: We have a duty to support those who put their lives on the line to protect and serve our communities. As I travel around the 40th Senate District, I hear time and again about the importance of public safety. We see the news reports all the time of lawlessness and…
Musicians: Join Tinley Park Community Band
Spread the loveThe Tinley Park Community Band, directed by Barbara Abarro, is in its 34th year of making music. Musicians are invited to join this 45-piece concert band, with all instruments welcome. The Community Band is active year-round, sharing their talents and bringing the sound of live concert band and jazz music to Tinley Park…
Lenten Prayer Services
Spread the loveResidents are invited to the Clergy Association of Greater Peotone’s Prayer Services each Wednesday in Lent, beginning at 6 p.m. Mark your calendars for the following Wednesdays: March 9 will be held at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone; March 16 – St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Peotone; March 23 –…
Legion Fish Fry March 12
Spread the lovePeotone American Legion Post 392 will host a perch only fish fry on Saturday, March 12, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. or until sold out. Dinners are $12 – dine in or carry out. Homemade delicious desserts, sold by the Auxiliary, are available at $2 each. Spread the love
Beecher Blood Drive March 12
Spread the loveA Beecher Community Blood Drive will be held on Saturday, March 12, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Beecher Community Hall – 673 Penfield. Appointments are highly recommended and may be made by calling 877-258-4825 or by visiting Vitalant.org. Please use group code ORDOH106. Masks are required. Spread the love
Monee Trustee Raczek Resigns
Spread the loveMonee Village Trustee Anthony Raczek has resigned his post, effective February 28. Raczek ran for office the first time in 2013 on the Positively Monee slate, anchored by one-time Mayor Jay Farquhar. But Raczek withdrew his alliance four years later, after the former mayor punched an instructional league baseball coach in the face…
Monee Village Board Discusses Budgets
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Monee officials heard Finance Director Darryl Bulliner explain last week that the Fiscal Year 2022 and ‘23 draft budgets are being amended to accommodate changes in village expenditures. Bulliner told the board, during their February 23 meeting, that adding two new departments and a new building department location, as well…
Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs to Host Blood Drives
Spread the loveFitness Premier 24/7 Clubs, a group-workout gym franchise, in partnership with Versiti Blood Centers, will sponsor a three-location blood drive in March and April. Two of its locations, the Crete and Monee gyms, will be competing to secure the largest number of participants. Versiti will provide a trophy to the winning gym. “Blood…
Monee Legion Post Comes Together for Latoyea Sims
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave The death of Latoyea Sims in a house fire last month saddened the Monee community and surrounding area. But when it was learned the young mother of two and an Army veteran died tragically, members of the Doss-Malone American Legion Post 1200 took it personally. The Monee Post has created…
Military Family Forum March 6
Spread the loveIn conjunction with Adopt-a-Soldier, a military family forum will be held this Sunday, March 6, at 2 p.m., at Manteno American Legion Post 755, 117 N. Walnut. The event will help support families with active military members. Featured guest will be Lt. Mike Beierman. Spread the love