Will County Sheriff’s Office Police Blotter: March 7 – 13
New Lenox/Frankfort
March 7
•N. Cedar and Lenox Street, New Lenox: Daniel R. Reyes, 47, of Lockport, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
•W. Laraway and Nelson Road, New Lenox: Brandon Sanchez Montoya, 24, of Joliet, was cited for speeding, no valid driver’s license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle.
March 11
•Nelson and Timber Place, New Lenox: Aubrey Pappe, 35, of New Lenox, was cited for driving without valid driver’s license.
East Townships
March 8
•W. Pauling and S. Will Center Road, Monee: Oplis Cameron, 50, of Hammond, Indiana, was cited for aggravated speeding.
March 9
•S. Western Avenue and University Parkway, Monee: Danee McGhee, 30, of 22 Ash Street in Park Forest, was charged with failure to report accident to police, leaving the scene of an accident, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and illegal transportation of alcohol.
March 10
•24800 S. Governors Highway, Skyline Memorial Park, Monee: Person/s unknown stole 45 bronze headstone vases from cemetery plots. Employee stated these types of vases have been stolen numerous times within the past two weeks.
March 11
•W. Stuenkel Road and I-57, Monee: Albert Williams, 31, of Blue Island, was cited for speeding and no valid driver’s license.
March 13
•E. Offner and S. Yates, Beecher: Stephanie McCall, 43, of Chicago, was arrested for DUI, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and child endangerment.
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Weather Keeping Monee Public Works on Their Toes
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Recent wintry weather has kept Monee Public Works staff and the village EMA volunteers very busy. Monee Trustee Douglas Horne told the village board last week that Monee Public Works was “up early and out late” clearing roads, and that the village already has used more road salt this winter…
Monee to Celebrate Sesquicentennial This Year
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave The Village of Monee is celebrating its Sesquicentennial this year, and the Illinois House of Representatives is acknowledging that. A Proclamation honoring the village and its Monee Historical Society was presented to Mayor Therese Bogs and MHS President Christi Holston during the January 24 board meeting. It highlights significant milestones…
Frankie’s Pizzeria January Local Business Spotlight
Spread the loveFor her January local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Frankie’s Pizzeria in Monee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owner with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “This month, we are honored to recognize Frankie’s Pizzeria in Monee because of their incredible employees…
Legion Fish Fry February 10
Spread the loveMark your calendars for Saturday, February 10, when Peotone American Legion Post 392 will host their monthly fish fry, from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m., or sold out, at 109 E. North Street in Peotone. Tickets for the all-you-can-eat perch or catfish dinner are $15 and include French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter.…
January News from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration Team
Spread the loveA Message from Caroline Wade, STAR Executive Director… Happy New Year from the Species Threat Abatement and Restoration (STAR) team! The year is flying by as we continue to ramp up and prepare for the launch of enrollment later this spring. It will be an exciting year with the development of a new,…
Park Forest Historical Society News
Spread the loveShow and Tell, Sunday, February 25: Join us on Sunday, February 25, at 2:30 p.m., in Ryan Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, for an informal “Show and Tell” session on YOUR memories of living in Park Forest during the past 75 years. The words “show and tell” themselves evoke childhood memories, but…
Monee Police Blotter: January 9 – 19
Spread the loveOn January 9, at approximately 5:34 p.m., Monee Police responded to a fraud report from a Monee resident, who attempted to download and use an Amazon App on her phone. She encountered problems with the download, so she called the number provided by the app and encountered a person claiming to be an…
Monee Purchases New Village Hall
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave A one-time urgent care center at 25711 S. Egyptian Trail is set to become Monee’s new village hall. Riverside Health Care closed the facility permanently on August 31. No reason was given for the closure. The handsome 11-year-old brick building went from medical to municipal after officials realized it could…
Peotone Men: Attend Iron Sharpens Iron Men’s Conference
Spread the loveChrist Community Church, in Peotone, is organizing a group of local men to attend the Focal Point Ministries Iron Sharpens Iron one-day conference on Saturday, March 16, at First Nazarene Church, 12725 Bell Road, Lemont, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The conference is open to all men, including teens. Group registration, through…
Park Forest House Museum Celebrating Valentine’s Day, 75th Anniversary
Spread the lovePark Forest House Museum members invite you to “Step Back into a 1950s Valentine’s Day,” on display from February 3 – March 9. The museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., plus at other times by appointment, at 227 Monee Road – inside St. Mary’s Catholic Church. One room…
Monee Strolls Will Get a Little Safer Soon Thanks to Sidewalk Improvement Program
Spread the loveBy Karen Haave Monee residents who enjoy walking the village will find their strolls a little safer soon, thanks to a sidewalk improvement program approved by the board of trustees last week. The issue was initially suggested by Trustee Douglas Horne during the board’s December meeting. He noted at that time he and…
Joyce Kicks-Off Seniors’ Valentine’s Day Card Drive
Spread the loveIn an effort spread love and uplift the spirits of seniors in the 40th District, State Sen. Patrick Joyce invites residents of all ages to get creative and donate homemade or store-bought valentines. “This card drive is an opportunity for every member of our community to come together and show appreciation for our…
Monee Police Blotter: January 3 – 7
Spread the loveJanuary 3, at approximately 11:36 p.m., Monee Police Officers discovered an unoccupied vehicle at Main Street just east of Egyptian Trail, with obvious signs of being involved in an accident. Officers conducted an investigation that resulted in the arrest of Kaitlyn Schmidt, 28, of Monee, for leaving the scene of an accident. Schmidt…
Investigation Results in Monee Arrests
Spread the loveOn Wednesday, January 10, at approximately 6 a.m., Monee Police Investigators, along with Illinois Department of Corrections Parole Agents, conducted a joint investigation in the 5400 block of W. Mulberry Lane, Monee. The investigation resulted in the arrest of Melissa Weeks, 44, and Gabriel Alvarez, 21. Weeks was charged with possession of a…
Gotion Holding Job Fairs at KCC’s Riverfront Campus, North Extension Center
Spread the loveGotion, Inc., will hold two local job fairs to recruit workers for the electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant to be located in Manteno and has positions in all employment segments, not just manufacturing positions. The company is looking for a variety of skill sets, said Annie Quach a member of the Gotion Recruiting…