September 19, at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to the Amazon facility and took a Gary, Indiana, man into custody for theft. Loss prevention personnel turned over Jason Taylor, 22, after he was caught with multiple items from the facility. He was processed and released. September 19, at approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to the […]
Author Archives: Arline Adamsick
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Live Burn Demonstrations to Ignite Home Fire Sprinkler Awareness
As part of national Fire Prevention Week, the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) is working with fire departments in the greater Chicago region to conduct live burn demonstrations at their open house events. These dramatic and effective demonstrations will show the public how fast fires can become deadly, while conveying the crucial benefits […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, October 5 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11-adult: Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop in. Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other pre-schoolers, while listening […]
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Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: October 8: Kyle Asbrand, Peggy Biesterfeld, and Betty Knauth!! October 9: Mary Urbanek and Shirley Hall!! October 10: Marilyn Barr!! October 12: Debbie Brozowski!! October 14: Brian Rapson!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: October 9: Steve and Dorene Schmidt!! October 10: Phil and Deona Ashline!!
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Stretch Your Legs with Forest Preserve’s Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K, Pumpkin Fun Run
October is the perfect month to take one’s fitness path to the next level by participating in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K and Pumpkin Fun Run. If you prefer running on a day when it’s convenient for you, complete the Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K on any date in October. […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: September 23-24
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. September 23, Jessica Jasso, 37, of the 8700 block of Colfax Avenue, Chicago, was stopped at Dixie Highway and Hunters Drive for having no taillights and found to have a driver’s license that was […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Beecher Herald: September 28, 1973 “Fall Transplanting Depends on Timing” “Whether to transplant trees in the fall or spring depends more on timing than on the tree. Will County Assistant Extension Adviser, Horticulture, Jim Ethridge points out early fall transplanting is much more successful than transplanting in late fall. “If you […]
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Classical Music, Treasures from Mexico and U.S. Coming October 13
The Kankakee County Historical Society has partnered with María Santos Arellano-Buchanan (a member of Tu Casa Guanajuato in Chicago, member of the Guanajuato Counsel for Migrants and its families, and president of Club San Miguel) to bring a piano concert of four hands to Kankakee – “Classical Musical Treasures from Mexico and the USA,” by […]
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Forest Preserve Hosts Pumpkin Fun Run, Hikes, and More
Get moving this fall with a 2.5-mile Pumpkin Fun Run on October 14 at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Hadley Valley Preserve in Joliet. That’s just one of the fun programs scheduled for mid-October. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the line-up… Nature Play Day After Hours […]
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Village of Peotone Receives GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award
Government Finance Officers Association is pleased to announce the Village of Peotone has received GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its budget. The award represents a significant achievement by the entity and reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive the budget […]