Thursday, February 9 Primetime for Preschool, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children spend time with other preschoolers, while enjoying stories, songs, finger plays, games, and learning stations. Register. STEAM Tweens – Circulatory Sensations, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: Valentine’s Day is on the way, so let’s […]
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Letter to Ed.: Samples
Dear Editor: It is a great honor to serve Beecher as your new Postmaster. In my years with the United States Postal Service, I have seen firsthand the role the Postal Service plays connecting neighbors and the community to the nation. Our Post Offices serve as a lifeline for small businesses to reach customers, no […]
Posted inBourbonnais, Bradley, Grant Park, Kankakee, Manteno, Manteno Vedette New News, Manteno Vedette We/Us, Momence, Vedette New News, Vedette We/Us
New Items to View at Old Courthouse Museum
The Old Courthouse Museum, 103 W. Cherry in Watseka, has added a few items for the viewing pleasure of its visitors. One of the displays includes items from the Addison Goodell family of Loda, including a Stylograph, used to make copies of correspondence in the late 1800s, an 1871 banking ledger, an 1884 county atlas, […]
Posted inKankakee
McEastland Accepted in Content for Change Academy
Columbia College Chicago alum and Kankakee County native Giovanni McEastland has been accepted into the Content for Change Academy via Paramount Pictures as a Talent Development and Artist Management Trainee. McEastland was one-of-eight young professionals selected from 5,000-plus applicants. The program serves creative professionals from underrepresented backgrounds. McEastland’s resume credits include experience as a Writer’s […]
Posted inManteno Vedette We/Us, Vedette We/Us
Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: February 14: Chris Jarchow and Mary Mehochko!! February 16: Tom Bettenhausen!! February 17: Greg Asbrand and Lisa Asbrand!! February 18: Anita Becker!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: February 14: Two very special couples, Myron and LuRose Somersett, plus Oscar and Sheryl Trevino on their 53rd!!!! Wishing you all […]
Posted inManteno Vedette Mayhem, Vedette Mayhem
Monee Police Blotter: January 23 – 29
January 23, at approximately 9 a.m., officers responded to a traffic crash involving a school bus on Monee-Manhattan Road at I-57. Adolph Lara, 45, of Frankfort, was cited for following too closely after striking the rear of the bus. Fortunately, the 17 elementary school children reported no injuries to paramedics on the scene. Mr. Lara […]
Posted inManteno, Vedette Schools
Manteno Chamber Young Leaders Scholarships Online Application Opens
The Manteno Chamber of Commerce takes pride in awarding two $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors, one male and one female, which are awarded to any high school senior who resides in Manteno. Scholarship criteria are based on the applicant’s scholastic achievement, interest in continuing education and career goals, participation and leadership in school and community […]
Posted inPeotone
Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Adult Winter Reading: Stop by the library and get a winter reading bookmark and read for a chance to win a gift basket through February 28, with the drawing March 1. Mark those calendars for the Friends Spring Book Sale – April […]
Posted inBourbonnais, Bradley, Grant Park, Kankakee, Manteno, Manteno Vedette New News, Momence, Monee, Peotone, Vedette New News
Manteno Legion Hosting Prime Rib/Salmon Valentine’s Day Dinner
Mark your calendars for a special Valentine’s Day treat. On February 14, from 5 – 7 p.m., at Manteno American Legion, 117 N. Walnut, the Legion is hosting your choice of a prime rib or salmon dinner. Tickets are $30 for prime rib or $20 for salmon, with carry-outs available for an additional $2 fee. […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: January 11 – 29
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. January 11, Tony Adams, 31, of the 900 block of N. Cleveland, Kankakee, was stopped at Dixie Highway and Hodges Street for a vehicle equipment violation and found to have a suspended driver’s […]