Dear Editor: Seriously, Peotone? You spent how many tens-of-thousands of dollars on that parking area? This “design” is an absolute joke! Was any thought given to vehicles larger than a small car making a turn into the lot? If our pickup truck can hardly make the turn, what makes you think a snowplow can do […]
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Snowy Owls, River Otters Highlight Forest Preserve’s ‘Buzz’ Nature Show
A new season of “The Buzz,” the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s monthly nature show, kicks off in 2023 by highlighting animal survival tactics in winter, migration patterns of snowy owls, and the comeback story of river otters. The show debuts at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 25, on the Forest Preserve’s Facebook and YouTube […]
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Vulture Photo Victorious in Forest Preserve’s 2022 Photo Contest
Shorewood resident Joe Viola’s turkey vulture photo was the big winner in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 2022 Preserve the Moment photo contest. Viola’s vulture picture was one of eight monthly finalists chosen throughout the course of the contest from May through December. His photo went on to win the overall contest after […]
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Manhattan Welcomes McDonald’s to Community
New opportunities for growth, dining options, with groundbreaking targeted for April. At the January 17 meeting of the Village of Manhattan Board, trustees approved a special use permit and site plan for the construction of a McDonald’s restaurant at 440 West North Street, also known as Rt. 52, which is just north of Manhattan’s downtown. […]
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Shrove Dinner
Mark your calendars for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women’s 50th Shrove Tuesday Beef Dinner on February 21. Tickets available soon!
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BHS Names Second Quarter Honor Roll Students
Beecher High School recently announced students name to its second quarter honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students. High Honors Seniors: Grace Adams, Sydney Bonham, Ariel Caldwell Brown, Damiano Cassanelli, Kylie Cook, Kayla Cruz, Alyssa Dillinger, Lola Eckhardt, Kayla Eickmann, Justin Eliff, Jacob Farrar, Olivia Flores, Kevin Girard, Zachary Gorcowski, Ethan Graham, Jacob Graniczny, Tabitha […]
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Free Webinars for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. One-in-three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from a dating partner. These violent relationships have serious consequences for victims – putting them at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, suicide, and adult re-victimization. Clove […]
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St. Mary’s Fundraiser
Get some Cranky Mike’s Popcorn at Ascension St. Mary’s. Ascension Saint Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a Cranky Mike’s Popcorn Fundraiser on Thursday, January 26, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Circle Lobby outside of the Gathering Grounds Coffee and Gift Shop. Please enter through the main entrance of the hospital. Your support […]
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Manteno Golf Cart Stickers Available Now!
Manteno golf cart registrations stickers, for 2023, are available now at either village hall or the police department. Registration is $25 until June 1, after which a late fee will be imposed increasing the fee to $50. All new registrations are $25, plus golf carts need to be inspected by the police department.