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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……
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……
Crete Library News
Thursday, December 14 Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other pre-schoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and finger plays, and playing games. Register. Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us for a screening of “Trigun: Stampede.” Snacks……
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 been drafted to permit golf carts there, but Police Chief Scott Pieritz said during the November 27 village board meeting that it would need additional research before he would endorse it. “I am working with……
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 be used to cast and count ballots in next year’s Primary and Presidential Elections. County Clerk Staley Ferry and her team will conduct demonstrations of the new ballot counters, ADA-compliant ballot-marking devices, and poll books……
Crete Library News
Thursday, December 7 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11/adult: Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop in. Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, while listening……
Sen. Joyce: Modernizing Thinking, Technology to Power Future
Creating public policy requires constantly adapting what we have done before to what we need to do today and for tomorrow. Sometimes, that means rethinking a position that can hit close to home. Since 1987, Illinois has had in place a moratorium on additional construction of nuclear power generation facilities. Concerns about the hazards of……
Bragging Rights for Crete PD
By Karen Haave The Crete Police Department has earned some bragging rights with the accomplishments of two staffers, according to Chief Scott Pieritz. In his report to the village board earlier this month, Pieritz said Deputy Chief Adam Groszek has completed requirements to become “Certified Eligible Police Chief,” one of fewer than 50 police officers……
Crete Country Christmas is Coming to Town This Weekend!
Organizers have so much in store for the community at the Crete Country Christmas, December 1 – 3, and hope you’ll join them to celebrate the season. It seems there’s something for everyone – young and old, including a Grinch 5K, Breakfast with the Grinch, Santa visits, a Cocoa and Cookie Crawl, Holiday House Walk,……
‘Step Back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah’
Plus 75th Anniversary of Park Forest exhibits at the 1950s Park Forest House Museum. The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, invites you to “Step Back into a 1950s Christmas and Hanukkah,” which will be open from November 29, through January 3. Also available to view……
Crete Library News
Thursday, November 30 Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., ages 12 – 18: Join us to discuss “Hunter x Hunter: Vol. 1.” Register. Friday, December 1 The library will be closed for Staff Development. Saturday, December 2 Stop by for festive, fun holiday crafts. Enduring Strings will perform at 2 p.m. by……
Crete Approves Solar Farm
By Karen Haave Crete officials have approved a request to annex and rezone a parcel of land on Old Monee Road for the purposes of creating a solar farm. The Ufkes and Ramsey Properties, LLC’s proposed solar farm will be located along the north side of Old Monee Road, west of the railroad tracks and……
Crete Library
Thursday, November 23 The library will be closed for Thanksgiving. Friday, November 24 Black Friday Crafts, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., adults: Drop in to make a Christmas star for your tree, try paint by numbers, or show off your artistic talents by painting flowers. Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all……
Charges Pending for Student Involved in Crete-Monee Lockdown
By Karen Haave A student has been identified and charges are pending in the hoax last week that had Crete-Monee High School students running for safety and dozens of area First Responders rushing to help. An early afternoon report of a firearm in a classroom proved to be unfounded, but before police could lift the……
No Chickens for Crete
By Karen Haave There will be no raising backyard chickens in Crete. After months of consideration, research, and dialogue, village officials have opted to drop the amendment that would have allowed a limited number of residents to have laying hens on their property. The ordinance amendment was carefully written and restrictive, covering all aspects of raising……