Verdelle M. Salm, 89, of Kankakee, passed away Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Miller Healthcare Center in Kankakee. Born June 1, 1933, in Bonfield, she was the daughter of Harry F. and Marie P. (Schmidt) Buckman. Verdelle married Robert G. Schafer on January 23, 1965. He preceded her in death on April 25, 2001. She […]
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Community Trivia Night at Manteno Library
The Friends of Manteno Library is hosting a Community Trivia Night on January 20, to thank the families and businesses in Manteno and surrounding communities for their ongoing support in helping Friends enhance the library’s resources and services. The event will be held at Manteno Sportmen’s Club, from 7 to 9 p.m., with no entry […]
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Forest Preserve District of Will County Headlines
Here are the latest headlines from the Forest Preserve District of Will County… Forest Preserve to host special MLK Day volunteer program at Rock Run Preserve: The Forest Preserve has scheduled a special volunteer program for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 16. Volunteers can choose to help with brush removal or pick up […]
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Haas Hosting Bill Roundtable to Hear Constituent Legislation Feedback
State Rep. Jackie Haas invites constituents to participate in a roundtable forum to discuss ways they’d like to improve the community and better the state. This is the third annual ‘New Bill Roundtable’ the Representative has hosted, and it will continue to serve as a way for Rep. Haas to connect with local constituents and […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Beecher Herald: January 11, 1973 “School Board Hears Results of Assessment Questionnaire” “Supt. Jack Keller reported that 90 parents, teachers, and students completed the needs assessment questionnaire recently, which was mailed to all school district residents.” Results obtained included: Prairie State College was the first choice of respondents for which junior […]
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Forest Preserve’s Eagle Watch Swoops in to Four Rivers on January 14
The Forest Preserve District of Will County’s annual Eagle Watch features many ways to celebrate a species that was once on the verge of extinction but is now thriving. The free event is set for 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, 25055 W. Walnut Lane in […]
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Basketball Highlights
Beecher: On Friday, January 6, the Bobcats beat Gardner-South Wilmington, 77-54. For the Bobcats, Adyn McGinley had 27 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 assists, with Rio Llamas finishing with 17 points and 10 rebounds. Saturday, January 7, in the St Joseph-Ogden Shootout, Beecher beat Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin, 64 – 48. On the day, Zack Johnson had 21 […]
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Dolores H. O’Connor
Dolores H. (Spangler) O’Connor, 89, of Kankakee, died January 6, at Riverside Medical Center surrounded by family. Born August 16, 1933, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Joseph and Stella Ignatowicz Spangler. Delores married Wayne O’Connor on August 18, 1956, at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church, Irwin, celebrating 55 years until his passing. […]
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Delores G. Warner-Schuette
Dolores G. Warner-Schuette, 69, of Kankakee passed away Friday, January 6, 2023, at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee. Born January 13, 1953, in Kankakee, she was the daughter of Archie and Dorothy (Alford) Favors. Dolores married Kerwyn Schuette on February 2, 2013, in Bourbonnais. Dolores worked as a billing specialist at Riverside Medical Center, Kankakee, and […]
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Final Voting Beings in Preserve the Moment Photo Contest
It’s time to vote for your favorite pictures in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s 2022 Preserve the Moment Photo Contest now that December’s winner has been chosen. The contest began in May, and all eight monthly winners now will vie for overall contest honors via voting by members of the public on the […]