Bernard “Bernie” D. Haskins, 80, of Bourbonnais, passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at his home. Born February 13, 1942, in Chicago, he was the son of Vernon and Lillian (Stodonly) Haskins. Bernie married Cathy McCrea on October 7, 1972, in Calumet City. Bernie was a small engine-lawnmower, chain saw, trimmer parts salesman for EECO […]
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Walter ‘Bud’ Hultsch Jr.
Walter W. “Bud” Hultsch Jr., 78, of Bourbonnais, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his home, peacefully surrounded by his family. Born June 1, 1944, in Chicago, he was the son of Walter Sr. and Ruth Leubscher Hultsch. Bud married Kathleen DenDekker on September 4, 1965, in Chicago. He loved being an architect and […]
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Lawrence ‘Larry’ Fleischman
Lawrence T. “Larry” Fleischman, 72, of Kankakee, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn. Born December 11, 1950, in Kankakee, he was the son of Hubert and Mary (Donoghue) Fleischman. Larry, a proud veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Vietnam Conflict, owned and operated Fleischman Roofing and Siding. […]
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James W. Windmiller
James W. Windmiller, 82, of Bourbonnais, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at his home. Born June 29, 1940, in Freeport, he was the son of Worth and Dorothy (Luy) Windmiller. James, a retired employee of Quaker Oats/General Foods, was a graduate of Kankakee High School, a member of the Athletic Hall of Fame, and […]
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Peotone Library News
Residents may register for events on the website calendar or give the library a call at 708-258-3436. Keep checking the FB page, Instagram, and online calendar for more programs and updates. Youth Services January 12: Young Adult Book Talk, online, Thursday, at 5 p.m. January 13: Teen Book Club, Friday, at 7:45 a.m., at PHS. […]
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Stephen M. Bowman
Steve Bowman, 71, originally from Manteno, died in California on January 2, 2023, after an extended illness. Firstborn of five children to Nedine (nee Lemenager) and Russell Bowman, Steve graduated from Manteno High School, then lived in Arizona before settling in Redonda Beach, California, and running his own home construction business. Later, he worked as […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: December 29-30
Disclaimer: Charges against defendants are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On December 29, Brandon Jackson, 21, of the 200 block of E. Taylor Street, Grant Park, was stopped at 449 Corning Road for a licensing violation and found to have no valid driver’s license. In […]
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Monee Township Receives Township of Year Award
Monee Township recently was awarded the 2022 Township of the Year Award, at the Township Officials of Illinois 115th annual Educational Conference. The award was presented by Illinois Township Association of General Assistance Caseworkers President Mary Jo Imperato. Supervisor Donna T. Dettbarn accepted the award. Monee Township was recognized for its response to residents in […]
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Will County String Light Recycling Offered Throughout Year
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents the county offers string light recycling throughout the year. Will County also is offering three special Joliet drop-off locations until January 31. “With holiday decorations being packed away, this is a great opportunity for people looking to retire their string lights,” said County Executive Bertino-Tarrant. “Lights can spend […]
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Monee Police Blotter: December 27 – 31
December 27, at approximately 8:30 a.m., officers on routine patrol discovered a pile of discarded mail. The mail mostly was unopened and found to be for various Monee addresses, including Egyptian Trail, Chestnut, and Rt. 50. It appears someone is stealing the mail, looking through it for valuable items, and then dumping it in the […]