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Crete Looking at Golf Carts

By Karen Haave Crete officials are looking at the possibility of allowing golf carts on village streets. An ordinance has...
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Illinois Office of Tourism Names Cranky Mike’s Popcorn to Illinois Made Program4

Governor J.B. Pritzker, alongside the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), elected officials, and industry leaders, proudly unveiled...
Village President Peter March got gas and made the first purchase at the Peotone Travel Center. –Photo by Jim Piacentini.

Peotone Travel Center Now Open for Business

By Andrea Arens The Peotone Travel Center cleared the Fire Marshall on Friday, December 1, and immediately “soft-opened” for business....
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Extensive Rural Fire Kills 4 Horses

At approximately 3:37 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, the Beecher Fire Protection District, along with automatic aid, responded to a...
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry is excited about the new Will County state-of-the-art election equipment that will be in place for the 2024 elections. –Photo submitted.

New State-of-the-Art Election Equipment Demonstration Planned

Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry is inviting the public to a demonstration of new state-of-the-art election equipment that will...

Christmas in Manteno

The Manteno High School band played Christmas tunes for the crowd. Photo by Dan Gerber. [caption...

Gotion Rezoning Unanimously Approved

By Stephen Nelson The recent Planning Commission meeting was a stark contrast to the November 21 special meeting of the...
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Kankakee County Museum Presents Gallery of Trees and More

The Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, Kankakee, invites area residents to the annual Gallery of Trees. Celebrating 45...
Madi Schroeder and Coach Steve Strough are all smiles after she joined the elite 1,000 Point Club. Congratulations, Madi!!! –Photo submitted.

Madi Schroeder Joins 1,000 Point Club!

The entire Blue Devil Varsity Girls Basketball Team was all smiles as congratulations went out to...
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Child Network Offering CASA Training

Every year, more than three million children nationally are reported abused or neglected. Despite the states’ attempts to help, many...
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Peotone Police Blotter: November 28 – 30

November 28, the Peotone Police, after effecting a traffic stop on a vehicle failing to yield to merging traffic, placed...
Former trooper seeks restoration of driving privileges nearly 16 years after fatal crash

Beecher Police Blotter: October 25 – November 26

Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of...
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Legion Fish Fry December 9

Don’t forget to stop by  Peotone American Legion Post 392, 109 E. North Street, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., for...
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Beecher Community Library News

Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. The library’s Penfield Street parking lot entrance is closed until...
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Board Bootcamp Launches, Empowering Young, Emerging Local Leaders

A new program called Board Bootcamp is set to launch this January. The four-session training is designed to equip professionals...