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Monee to Lose Early Voting Location to University Park
By Karen Haave Beginning with the March 19 Presidential Primary Election, Monee residents will lose the ease of early voting close to home. Monee Clerk Doneshia Codjoe reported during the village board’s December 13 meeting Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry’s office has sent notification that early voting services will be moved to the University……
Joyce Law Helps Address Firefighter Shortage Beginning Next Year
A new law led by State Sen. Patrick Joyce to help solve Illinois’ firefighter shortage will go into effect January 1. “Firefighters, both full-time and volunteer, are essential first responders, and we cannot afford to continue to see declining numbers in these positions,” said Joyce. “This law is a step in the right direction to……
Rep. Haas Celebrates District 79 Library Grants
Following the School District Library Grant program announcement made by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement: “I am thrilled seven libraries in District 79 have been selected to receive grants through the Illinois Secretary of State Office’s School District Library Grant program,” said Rep. Haas. “Libraries are……
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,……
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……
Earthrise Energy Awards RISE Grant to Northern Illinois Food Bank
To help families put food on the table this holiday, Earthrise Energy recently awarded an $8,000 RISE Grant to the Northern Illinois Food Bank. The funds will be allocated to four food bank member agencies serving Crete, Manhattan, and Monee to help restock their pantry shelves. “We thank Earthrise Energy and all those helping us……
Returning Home During COVID-19 Inspired Ambriz to Earn UW-Stout Degree, Football Honors
Graduating construction major used time with family to gain new perspective on college, shine as a UW-Stout Blue Devil, and focus on career. When Jesus Ambriz thinks back to late summer 2019, he sees a young man who was excited to begin college and play football at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, but one who also……
Monee Police Blotter: December 5 – 11
December 5, at approximately 3:20 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Daveon Smith, 21, of the 1100 block of W. Merchant Street, Kankakee, for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license. Smith was cited and released with a notice to appear. December 7, at approximately 3:17 p.m., officers responded to a……
Will County Animal Control Offering Free Microchipping in December
The Will County Animal Control Department is offering free microchipping services to dogs and cats owned by county residents throughout December as part of their “Home for the Holidays” Program. “We’re hoping to incentivize pet owners to microchip their pets,” said Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “Having pets microchipped, with updated tags, helps ensure they……
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……
Monee Police Blotter: November 28 – December 1
November 28, at approximately 5:35 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Antoine Monroe, 26, of the 2700 block of W. Potomac, for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, operating an uninsured vehicle, and failing to yield. Monroe was cited and released with a notice to appear. November 29, at approximately……
Monee’s Crozehead Cooperage Inducted into Illinois Made Program
Crozehead Cooperage, a handcrafted barrel-making company in the Village of Monee, has been inducted into the Illinois Made program by Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Illinois Made is a group of local businesses that best exemplify authentic experiences and one-of-a-kind products boosting Illinois’ destination value. Crozehead Cooperage,……
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……
Seggebruch Family Marks Anniversary with Donation
By Karen Haave A prominent Will County family has marked the 170th anniversary of its ancestors’ arrival in America, with donations to two local historical societies. Fourth and fifth generation descendants of the Seggebruch family gathered for a presentation of personal artifacts to the Monee Historical Society and to the Crete Area Historical Society. Among……
