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Yearly Archives: 2024
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Monee Police Blotter: December 30 – January 1
December 30, at approximately 8:11 p.m., a traffic stop in the 25900 block of Governors Highway resulted in the arrest of Rebecca Navarro, 36, of the 300 block of Mulberry Street, Manteno, for driving with an expired registration sticker and a suspended driver’s license. Navarro was cited and released with a notice to appear. December […]
Posted inBusiness
Comings & Goings: End of year brings end of 4 south suburban businesses
By Bob Bong The end of 2023 also brought the end to four longtime businesses in the south suburbs. The Tender Trap First to close was The Tender Trap in Chicago Heights, which shut its doors for the last time on December 23 after more than four decades in business. The former sports bar and […]
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Peotone Library News
Adult Winter Reading Program runs through February 29. Stop by the library and get a winter reading bookmark and read for a chance to win a gift basket! Every participant will get a PPLD Magnetic Chip Clip, plus one lucky winner will receive a gift basket. Interested in the Homebound Delivery Program? Then contact the […]
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45th Gallery of Trees Winners Named
Winners for the 45th annual Gallery of Trees “Favorite Themes from the Past” display recently were announced. Congratulations to the following winners. In adult voting, first place was won by the Kankakee Valley Garden Club, whose theme displayed birds. Second place was taken by the Kankakee Kultivators, featuring All Things Bright and Beautiful, while third […]
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Illinois National Guard Continued to Achieve in Its 300th Year!!
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois – May 9, 2023, marked the Illinois National Guard’s 300th birthday and, while the National Guard reflected throughout the year on important dates in the organization’s past, the Illinois National Guard’s modern service members continued to make history. “Your Illinois National Guard soldiers and airmen continue to do great things,” said Maj. Gen. […]
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Happy Birthday!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: January 15: Joshua Krapf, Jean Oliver, and Madison Bettenhausen!!! January 17: A very special lady – Chris Prokop!!!! January 20: Natalie Bogart!!
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Blue Devils Win Consolation Bracket at Holiday Tourney
On Thursday, December 28, in the second day of the Kankakee Holiday Tournament, the Peotone Blue Devils took a commanding 80-60 victory over the Momence Athletics. Leading from start to finish, Brandon Weiss tallied 28 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists, and 5 steals, Ruben Velasco added 26 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Colin […]
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Mark Your Calendars Now: Forest Preserve District of Will County Announces 2024 Event Schedule
Now that 2023 has come to a close, it’s time to mark your calendars with all the exciting events and exhibitions the Forest Preserve District of Will County has planned in 2024. “The lineup includes something for everyone,” said Lydia Pond, director of the Forest Preserve District’s visitor services department. “Events and exhibitions are offered […]
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Occupational Cancer is Killing Fire Fighters
January is Fire Fighter Cancer Awareness Month, a time when local fire service organizations educate fire fighters about prevention and survival. Occupational cancer is claiming the lives of more fire fighters than any other cause, including fires and other on-scene incidents. The Associated Fire Fighters of Illinois (AFFI), an affiliate of the International Association of […]