The People of Kankakee County is hosting The Blue Gala, a Policeman’s Ball, on Saturday, March 25, at the Quality Inn, in Bradley. Tickets are now available at Joy’s Hallmark in Meadowview, Candy and Cake in Bourbonnais, plus at the Quality Inn front desk. Tickets also may be purchased through Eventbrite. The Gala includes dinner […]
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Martha ‘Ann’ Borschnack
Martha “Ann” Borschnack, 75, of Kankakee, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. Born January 7, 1948, in Cairo, Georgia, she was the daughter of T.J. and Cornelia (Harrell) Willis. Ann married John Borschnack on March 17, 1978, in Limestone. Ann loved gardening, the outdoors, and working on the lawn. […]
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Barbara Legacy
Barbara Lagacy, 78, of St. Anne, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born February 12, 1944, in Kankakee, she was the daughter and one-of-five children, of Joseph and Annette (Boucher) Belluso. Barbara married John Lagacy on April 4, 1964, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Kankakee. Barbara, […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: February 3: There’s a new teenager in town – Justin Schubbe on his 13th!!! February 8: Joanne Burkert!! February 9: Faith Asbrand and a special guy Chris Russell!!!! February 10: Kaylee Coyne!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: February 6: A very special couple on their 58th – Bev […]
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College News
Dean’s/President’s List Nigel Pennington-Flax, of Crete, has been named to the fall Dean’s List at Coe College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Iowa State University, in Ames, recently named students honored on its fall Dean’s List, including Hannah Deck from Monee. The University of Dubuque congratulates Makenzie Schussler, of Manhattan, on being appointed to the fall […]
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Dersen Evans selected to UA Early College Fall Director’s List
A total of 501 students enrolled in UA Early College during the fall semester at the University of Alabama were named to the director’s list, with an academic record of 3.6 or higher. These students represent 65 percent of the students enrolled. Congratulations to Dersen Evans, of Steger, who attends Crete-Monee High School, for receiving […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, February 2 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11 – adult: Share camaraderie while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop-in. Mobile Workforce Center, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., adults: The Mobile Workforce Center of Will County will visit our parking lot to help with […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: January 14 – 21
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. January 14, Robert Travis, 46, of the 1000 block of 83rd Street, Chicago, was stopped for having a suspended vehicle registration at Indiana and Racine Avenues and also found to have a revoked driver’s […]
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Sydney E. Dresback
Sydney E. Dresback was born September 2, 1936, in Monticello, to Wayne and Georgia Dresback, and died January 14, 2023, at age 86. Syd attended Murray State College, where he met and later married his wife, Betty Mae (Barr). They were married for 65 years before she preceded him in death in 2020. Syd worked […]