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Manteno Firefighters Participate in Training Leading to State/National Certification
Local firefighters Zachary Carroll and Danielle Georgelos, from the Manteno Community Fire Protection District, are enrolled in the Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) Basic Operations Firefighter/NFPA Firefighter I (BOF) Blended course. This 18-week training program is designed to give firefighters the training needed to operate safely and effectively on the fireground. Unlike a traditional resident…
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…
Manteno Police Respond to Stabbings; Suspect in Custody
On March 21, Manteno officers were dispatched to Copelands Route 50 North Bar, in the 100 block of N. Locust Street, in reference to two stabbing victims. Upon arrival, officers located two stabbing victims in the parking lot, but the offender had fled the scene on foot. During the investigation, the suspect was identified as…
Fatal Crash In Wilton Township
Will County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on March 22 that on 3/21/24 at 4:23pm, Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Wilmington-Peotone Road, 1 mile east of Cedar Road, for a two-vehicle personal injury crash with passenger entrapments. Initial reports indicate that the 21 year-old female driver of a Ford Escape, was traveling eastbound on…
From the Desk of Fire Chief Steve Malone:
The Manhattan Fire Protection District and the Peotone Fire Protection District accomplished something rare in local government. After a two-year intergovernmental agreement, the two fire districts were fully consolidated into one, effective January 1, 2023. This was a monumental task but, in the end, the citizens will see the short-term and long-term benefits from this…
Peotone Police Blotter: March 15 – 22
March 15, Peotone Police were dispatched for a reported personal injury accident at Wilmington/ Rathje. Both vehicles were removed from scene via tow trucks, and one subject was transported to the hospital. March 16, an Officer, while patrolling the area of Rathje and Joliet Roads, observed a vehicle facing the wrong way and stopped in…
Beecher Police Blotter: March 12 – 16
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 12, Samuel Atchison, 21, of the 200 block of E. 124th Avenue, Crown Point, was stopped at 435 W. Indiana Avenue for speeding. He was issued citations for speeding 26-34 mph over the…
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…
Peotone Police Blotter: March 3-14
March 6: Peotone Police received a complaint of reckless driving in the area of Barton and Hickory. Peotone Officer responded to the area, finding accused vehicle legally parked and unoccupied. No additional action taken at this time. March 7: Peotone Police were requested to the 100 block of Second Street for a domestic dispute. Peotone…
Beecher Police Blotter: March 4 – 7
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. March 5, Malcom Kyle, 37, of the 13100 block of E. 2500S Road, Pembroke Township, was stopped at 311 Dixie Highway for vehicle equipment violations and found to have a revoked driver’s license. He…
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…
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.…
Polar Plunge Raises $190K-Plus!
By Andrea Arens The annual Manteno Polar Plunge, once again, surpassed its goal and raised more than $190K for Special Olympics. The Manteno Polar Plunge is an event that is conducted as a fundraiser for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which is the single largest fundraising movement for Special Olympics. Police departments from Monee, Crete,…
Radetski Sentenced to Seven Years for Child Pornography, Indecent Solicitation of a Child
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Joshua Radetski, 46, of Lake Zurich, was sentenced recently to three years in prison for Child Pornography (a Class 2 felony) and 4 years for Indecent Solicitation of a Child (a Class 3 felony). Radetski pled guilty and was sentenced by Circuit Judge Amy Bertani-Tomczak. On October 7,…
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Primaries Faced Low Voter Turnout
By Andrea Arens Once again, voter turnout was low. In Peotone, 17.5 percent of registered voters actually voted. Green Garden also hit 17 percent. Monee averaged 15 percent, while Manhattan averaged 14 percent voter turnout. Low voter turnout didn’t help referendums that were on the ballot. The Peotone Park District referendum for a “0.0547 percent…
Resolution 24-27 Update
Resolution 24-27 “Directing the Will County Division of Transportation to Cease Moving Forward with the 143rd Street Expansion Road Project as Currently Planned” previously was passed by the Will County Board on February 15, in a bipartisan vote, and signed by the Will County Executive on February 16. Four days later, on February 20, the…
Health Department Announces Positive Case of Measles
The Will County Health Department has confirmed a positive case of measles in Will County. The Will Count Health Department’s Communicable Disease staff is working to collect additional details to identify and notify people who may have been exposed to measles, provide education, and recommend appropriate measures. Additionally, the health department is in close contact…
Fate Of 143rd Street Widening Project May Still Be Decided In Court
By Stephen Nelson Following a narrow (12-11) vote by the Will County Board in February to cancel a widening project for 143rd Street in the vicinity of New Lenox to five lanes, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant exercised her authority to overturn that cancellation with a veto. She got heat from New Lenox residents as…
Fatal Crash In Wilton Township
Will County Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on March 22 that on 3/21/24 at 4:23pm, Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to Wilmington-Peotone Road, 1 mile east of Cedar Road, for a two-vehicle personal injury crash with passenger entrapments. Initial reports indicate that the 21 year-old female driver of a Ford Escape, was traveling eastbound on…
Will County Regional Spelling Bee Winners Announced
Ribhu Chaher, a student at Channahon Junior High, is the champion of the Will County Regional Spelling Bee sponsored by the Regional Office of Education and Exxon-Mobile. His winning word was ignominious. The competition, involving 32 spellers from 32 local schools, lasted 17 rounds. Honorable mention went to the second and third place winners: Second…
Ad Hoc Old Courthouse Committee Meets
Members of the Ad Hoc Old Courthouse Committee met Tuesday, March 19. During the meeting it was noted a lot of misinformation about plans for the site of the Old Courthouse, currently under demolition, are out there in the public. To clarify, the committee wanted to inform the public that, at this time, no plans…
Will County EMA Hosts Inaugural Public Preparedness Workshop
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) hosted their inaugural public preparedness workshop on March 9 at Joliet Junior College to increase awareness about emergency preparedness. The workshop is part of Will County EMA’s efforts to provide residents with increased knowledge and training on how to prepare for and respond to disasters. “Increasing disaster preparedness…
SBA Offers Disaster Loans to Businesses/Residents Impacted by Kankakee River Ice Jam Flooding
County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Director Allison Anderson issued the following statements in response to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announcing low-interest disaster loans will be available to residents and businesses impacted by the Kankakee River ice jam flooding in January. “I encourage all residents and business owners…
WCHD Hosting Five Food Bank Mobile Markets
The Will County Health Department will host five Northern Illinois Food Bank Mobile Markets between March and July. The Mobile Markets are scheduled from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on March 21, April 18, May 16, June 14, and July 12, and will be held in the parking lot of the Will County Health Department’s main…
JJC Freshman Wins NJCAA Women’s Bowling Championship
JJC freshman Madi Lave makes history. The JJC Wolves men’s and women’s bowling teams recently competed in the 2024 NJCAA Bowling Championship at Royal Scot Golf and Bowl in Lansing, Michigan, where Madi Lave earned the Women’s Singles National Title with a final score of 633 after three games of competition. “I haven’t completely wrapped…
Homer Glen Residents in Passionate Battle with Will County Executive
For several months, the citizens of Homer Township and Homer Glen have been fighting to maintain their quality of life. When you drive between Bell and Lemont Roads on 143rd Street, you get a feeling of rural America – horse farms, large properties, beautiful trees lining the road. There is a sense of calm and…
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Will County Forest Preserve
Forest Preserve District of Will County News Headlines
Here are the latest headlines from the Forest Preserve District of Will County… Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve access road in Crete Township to close March 25 for culvert replacement project: The access road for Goodenow Grove Nature Preserve and Plum Creek Nature Center is scheduled to be closed for a culvert replacement project starting Monday,…
Fish for Trash or Trout at Forest Preserve Programs
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of April 1. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Planting Natives in the Spring, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., Friday, April 5, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Learn which plants are best to plant in the spring…
Forest Preserve Hosts Series of ‘Where the Wildflowers Are’ Hikes
This spring, the Forest Preserve District of Will County will host a series of “Where the Wildflowers Are” hikes at multiple locations, to showcase the bounty of beautiful flowers that bloom in the preserves. Scheduling the wildflower walks as a series this year is new. “It makes sense for us to group similar programs across…
I&M Canal State Trail, Lake Chaminwood Loop Trail Sections to Close for Trail Connection Project
Sections of the I&M Canal State Trail and the Lake Chaminwood Preserve Loop Trail in Channahon are scheduled to be closed from March 25 to June 30 for a Forest Preserve District of Will County trail connection project. A three-mile portion of the I&M Canal State Trail will be closed from the I-55 frontage road…
Forest Preserve Programs Highlight Farm Life, History of Corn, Women in Nature
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of March 18. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Armchair Historians – Riverview Farmstead, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 20, Isle a la Cache Museum, Romeoville: Through pictures and artifacts, an interpretive naturalist will share the stories of…
Will County Forest Preserve Active Eagle Nests Climb to Four
A fourth active eagle nest has been detected in the Forest Preserve District of Will County this winter, one more than in previous years, and all four have nesting eagle pairs incubating eggs. “This is the first time we’ve had four active nests actually on preserve property,” said Joel Craig, a Will County Audubon member,…
Forest Preserve Hosts Trail Cleanup, Maple Syrup Event, St. Paw-trick’s Day Dog Program
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of March 11. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Nature Play Day After Hours – Maple Syrup, from 6-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 12, Plum Creek Nature Center, Crete Township: Toddlers and their parents will learn about the magic…
Cruise the County with Forest Preserve’s Springtime Biking Challenge
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 2024 Cruise the County biking challenge is underway. Participants are being challenged to ride four designated trails from March 1 through May 31, record the routes on a smartphone fitness app, and submit proof to the Forest Preserve’s website, via an online submission page at ReconnectWithNature.org. Those who…
‘Raising Riverview’ Exhibit Explores Will County’s Farm Roots
The new exhibit that opened Friday, March 1, at Isle a la Cache Museum in Romeoville will take visitors back in time to Will County’s agricultural roots and early Wheatland Township settlers. The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s “Raising Riverview” Riverview Farmstead Exhibit runs through Friday, May 31. “This exhibit highlights one of our…
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