By Arline Adamsick The Beecher Herald: February 1, 1973 A little history about the chain of papers to which the Beecher Herald belongs… “Today We are Seven!” “This week Russell Printing Company launches its seventh newspaper, the Steger News. The move expands the chain’s already comprehensive coverage of eastern Will County papers. “G. Lee Russell […]
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Love in the Air at Forest Preserve District
With Valentine’s Day approaching, the Forest Preserve District of Will County has scheduled several programs that celebrate the sweeties we have or the ones we hope to find. Take a lantern-lit hike with your valentine, attend a singles mingle, or grab a gal pal and mix some mocktails. Online program registration is available on the […]
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Nunez Sentenced to 10 Years for Drug Induced Homicide
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow recently announced Saul Nunez, 45, of Shorewood, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for selling fentanyl to a 25-year-old man who died from an overdose in Shorewood in 2017. Nunez pled guilty to one count of Drug Induced Homicide, a Class X felony, and one count of Delivery […]
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Where Was Kankakee County’s Mini-golf Hot Spot in the 1970s?
By Melanie Holmes Once upon a time, families gathered at drive-in theaters, local shopping centers (large clusters of stores with one or more “anchors,” such as Sears or JC Penney; Meadowview had both!), and mini-golf hot spots. On the latter, the hottest spot in Kankakee County was Pee Wee Golf Course, a.k.a., Fifty-Fore Golf Range. […]
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Shooting in Beecher
On January 30, Beecher Police Officers were summoned to the 200 block of Woodward for a report of a man shot. When officers arrived, they found the victim, who had been shot. It was learned the victim and the offender are acquainted, but the offender had fled the scene after the shooting. The Will County […]
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Peotone Devils Have Winning Week
The Blue Devils began the week on Tuesday, January 24, with nice conference 50-32 victory over visiting Herscher. Miles Heflin had 27 points and 7 rebounds. On Friday, January 27, in a non-conference game on the road, the Peotone Blue Devils beat Momence, 62-54. Brandon Weiss led with 21 points, Miles Heflin had 19, and […]
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Joan Shekey
Joan Shekey, 70, of Bourbonnais, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. Born February 11, 1952, in Kankakee, she was the daughter of Harold and Mary (Piatt) Shekey. Joan worked for Shapiro Developmental Center, Kankakee, and loved helping others with anything they needed. She was a professional seamstress and loved making […]
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United Way Opens 2023-‘24 Grant Application
United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties’ 2023-2024 Community Investment Fund grant application now is open. These funds are made available to 501c(3) non-profit organizations that provide services in Kankakee and/or Iroquois Counties and are directed toward programs that effectively improve the health, education, and/or financial stability of our neighbors. Eligible community programs are invited […]
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Sacred Tree NFP Tries to Make a Difference
There is a new 501c3, not for profit, based out of Crete – Sacred Tree NFP. Founder Natalie Wilson, an herbalist and avid gardener who loves trees, wants to educate and uplift communities to restore biodiversity that is critical to humanity’s survival, as biodiversity provides the air we breathe, medicines to heal us, and the […]
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Smithsonian ‘Journey Stories’ Exhibition Travels to Isle a la Cache Museum
Step into an explorer’s shoes, create a travel journal, or pedal the I&M Canal Trail, as Isle a la Cache Museum hosts an exhibition focusing on how movement has shaped the nation. The Smithsonian Institution’s traveling “Journey Stories” Exhibition opened Wednesday, February 1, and runs through Sunday, April 30. The exhibition encourages dialogue and engagement […]