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Elizabeth Packard: The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced

Join Laura Keyes, as Elizabeth Packard, for this informative and inspiring presentation on “Elizabeth Parsons Ware Packard – The Woman Who Wouldn’t Be Silenced,” on Saturday, April 20, from 2 – 3:30 p.m., at the Kankakee County Museum in Small Memorial Park, 801 South Eighth Avenue in Kankakee. Tickets are $10 for general admission or…

Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing

Monee Police Blotter: March 11 – 16

March 11, at approximately 4:10 p.m., officers responded to a business in the 6600 block of Monee-Manhattan Road to investigate a theft. Upon the officer’s arrival, they learned an employee of the business allegedly stole a pair of JBL earbuds worth $299. Shondale L. Taylor, 26, of Chicago, was arrested for theft-under $500. Taylor was…

Rep. Haas honored Brickstone Brewery as her March Local Business Spotlight. –Photo submitted.

Rep. Haas: Brickstone Brewery March Local Business Spotlight

For her March local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Brickstone Brewery in Bourbonnais. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “I am honored to recognize Brickstone Brewery for my March Local Business Spotlight,” said Rep. Haas. “This local…

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Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group ‘Rescue ME’ Crafters’ Resale

Mark your calendars – we are back for our 10th “Rescue ME Resale.” The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting its Rescue ME Crafters’ Resale on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Manhattan Township Office, 230 Wabash Street, in Manhattan. This resale will feature quilting, sewing, and needlework supplies. Purchase a…

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Helping Hands Food Pantry

Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, April 3 and 17, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building…

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Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs Celebrates Women’s History Month

Stories of determination/skill highlight the critical role of women in the success of every business. Fitness Premier 24/7 Clubs, the 19-unit full-service fitness franchise that works to bring a robust fitness experience to underserved communities, is celebrating Women’s History Month by showcasing women entrepreneurs, whose determination and business acumen have led to success in operating…

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Manteno Announces ‘Spring Showcase: Garden and Arts Festival’

Spring is in the air, and the Village of Manteno is proud to announce its first ever “Spring Showcase: A Garden and Arts Festival” set for Sunday, May 5, from 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Spring Showcase, an all-day community celebration of spring and the arts, was created with the intent to enable the…

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Holy Week Services at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Easter Triduum March 28: Holy Thursday, no 7:15 a.m. Mass; Morning Prayer at 8 a.m.; Mass of the Lord’s Supper, 7 p.m., includong the washing of feet, procession, and transfer of the Holy Eucharist to the altar of repose and silent adoration until 10 p.m. March 29: Good Friday, no 7:15 a.m. Mass; Morning Prayer…

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Manteno’s Veterans Home Hosting Volunteer Fair

Your help is needed! As part of National Volunteer Week, the Illinois Veterans Home at Manteno is inviting veteran service providers, community organizations, and individuals to a volunteer fair to learn more about volunteer opportunities, while enjoying refreshments from local food trucks. The fair will include volunteer representatives and volunteers to share their experiences at…

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Monee Adding Businesses

By 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 Tommy’s once…

Apply Now: Monee Police Officer Position

The 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 of Monee…

Former Illinois State Police trooper who pleaded guilty in relation to deadly crash postpones hearing

Monee Police Blotter: March 1 – 5

March 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 the customer…

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Semi-Annual Craft Show at Veteran’s Home May 3-4

Mark 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, and so…

Liz Gibson, Rep. Haas, and Lamekia Davis recently attended the Emerging Women Leaders event in Springfield. –Photo submitted.

Rep. Haas Honors Local Women at Emerging Women Leaders Event

Recently, 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 mental health,…

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Monee Eighth Grader Proposes a Community Garden

By 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 explained. “So…

Pics from the Monee Historical Soc. presentation on the railroad and history of Monee.  Christi Holston is standing and Rachel White is seated on the left. Photo by Karen Haave.

History of Monee Shaped by Railroad

By 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, schoolhouse, and…

Crete PD posed before their run in the Manteno Lake. –Photo by Karen Haave.

Crete, Monee Take the Plunge

By 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 Cancialosi said…

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Monee Police Blotter: February 28 – March 1

February 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 the semis.…

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Capitol Briefs: Advocates push for guaranteed income, child care assistance
Capitol Briefs: Advocates push for guaranteed income, child care assistance
Illinois teacher shortage persists, survey finds
Illinois teacher shortage persists, survey finds
Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal
Bills in state Senate would further regulate battery storage and disposal
Prisoner Review Board chair, member resign in wake of boy’s fatal stabbing by released inmate
Prisoner Review Board chair, member resign in wake of boy’s fatal stabbing by released inmate
Highest-ranking woman in state police history reflects on experience as force looks to diversify
Highest-ranking woman in state police history reflects on experience as force looks to diversify
Judge rips Blagojevich’s ‘publicity stunt’ bid to get court’s approval to run for office again
Judge rips Blagojevich’s ‘publicity stunt’ bid to get court’s approval to run for office again
Officials say state veterans homes have reformed after deadly 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, but staffing challenges remain
Officials say state veterans homes have reformed after deadly 2020 COVID-19 outbreak, but staffing challenges remain
Former governors see 2024 primaries as mostly uneventful
Former governors see 2024 primaries as mostly uneventful
Capitol Briefs: Insurance reforms advance as Pritzker announces California trip
Capitol Briefs: Insurance reforms advance as Pritzker announces California trip
State awards local food infrastructure grants as advocates seek program’s extension
State awards local food infrastructure grants as advocates seek program’s extension
For the most part, incumbents beat back challengers amid low primary turnout
For the most part, incumbents beat back challengers amid low primary turnout
After being rebuffed by regulators, utilities file slimmed-down spending plans
After being rebuffed by regulators, utilities file slimmed-down spending plans

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Will County’s Options For Old County Courthouse Limited

By Stephen Nelson At its Thursday, March 16, meeting, the Will County Board learned of a host of legal restrictions to any reuse of the old Will County Courthouse building. The board already has authorized significant funding to study the cost of demolition. In a memo from the office of Will County State’s Attorney James…

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Will County Board Approves Election Judge Pay Increase

Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry announced the Will County Board recently approved her request to immediately raise the salaries of election judges, starting with the 2023 Consolidated Election. The base pay for working on Election Day will jump to $200 from $150 for trained election judges. “Our election judges provide an incredibly important service…

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Will County Early Voting Expands to 25 Locations

Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry reminds voters Early Voting for the April 4 Consolidated Election expanded to 25 locations across Will County on Monday, March 20. Early Voting at the Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago Street in downtown Joliet, also continues through Monday, April 3. Hours for Early Voting vary, depending upon…

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Vieni Found Guilty of Aggravated Battery, Domestic Violence Against Senior Citizen

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced a jury found Nicole Vieni, 36, of Chicago, guilty of aggravated battery of a senior citizen (Class 3 Felony), domestic violence (Class A Misdemeanor), and interfering with reporting eomestic violence (Class A Misdemeanor). The jury reached its verdict recently following a trial over which Circuit Judge John Connor…

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JJC Hires New Bowling Coach

The Joliet Junior College Athletic Department is pleased to announce Jeff Bailey as the Wolves’ first men’s and women’s bowling coach. JJC will begin competitive bowling with the 2023-24 school year. Bailey, a Joliet native, brings a wealth of experience and success to the Wolves program. He has coached high school bowling in Illinois for…

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County Mental Health Board Holds First Meeting

Newly created board elects first president and secretary; establishes bylaws. The Will County Community Mental Health Board held their first meeting to elect officers and establish bylaws. This marks the first key step for the newly created board to establish their plan to evaluate and improve community mental health services in Will County, including the…

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Voter Registration Deadlines Approaching Quickly; Options Still Available!

Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry encourages all eligible Will County residents to register to vote for the upcoming Consolidated Election and reminds everyone registration deadlines rapidly are approaching. The last day to register to vote in person or by mail was March 7, but online registration is open through Sunday, March 19. The Will…

Will County's Dr. Kathleen Burke was named to the nationwide Commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing. –Photo submitted.

Health Department’s Dr. Burke Named to Nationwide Mental Health/Wellbeing Commission

The National Association of Counties (NACo) announced 14 county leaders have been appointed to the new commission on Mental Health and Wellbeing, including Will County Health Department’s Dr. Kathleen Burke. The group, unveiled at NACo’s Legislative Conference in Washington, D.C., is tasked with leading the development of policy and programmatic recommendations at the federal, state,…

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It’s Time to Spring Ahead!

Daylight Savings Time will return to the area at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 12. Before retiring on Saturday, be sure to advance clocks one hour ahead. It’s also a great time to check batteries in fire and carbon monoxide detectors.

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Matteson Man Pleads Guilty; Receives 34-Year Prison Sentence

Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Joseph Stozek, 39, of Matteston, pled guilty recently to one count of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (a Class X Felony, Category A) in front of Circuit Judge Vincent Cornelius. Stozek was sentenced to 34 years in prison and lifetime registration as sexual predator. He also…

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Will County to Develop Traffic Safety Action Plan

Federal and state funding to support path to zero fatalities on area roads. Will County will begin the process of developing its first-ever comprehensive action plan for roadway safety, aimed at reducing fatalities on county roads. The plan will be funded through a federal grant as part of a regional effort to improve traffic safety.…

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Illinois State Police Unveil New Troop 3 Guidon

Reorganization results in January decrease in expressway shootings in Troop 3. The Illinois State Police (ISP) recently unveiled its new Troop 3 Guidon, or flag, in Lockport. On January 1, ISP reorganized from 21 patrol districts across the state to 11 patrol troops. In recognition of the newly formed troops, ISP is holding Guidon ceremonies…