A total of 565 incoming freshmen received scholarships from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire for the 2023-24 academic year, and many students received multiple awards, with each varying in amount and criteria. Local recipients include: From Manhattan – Molly Marquardt, Freshmen Honors Scholarship and Out-of-State Award; and Cullen Seville, Out-of-State Award, from New Lenox. Nina […]
Author Archives: Arline Adamsick
Posted inBeecher
Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. During the Penfield construction project, the library’s Penfield Street parking lot entrance is closed, but its Maxwell Street entrance still will be open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library. WiFi hotspots and Rokus now are available for checkout for […]
Posted inPeotone
Peotone Library News
The annual Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale will be held Thursday through Saturday, October 5-7. Dates and hours include: Thursday, October 5, from 3 – 7 p.m.; Friday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Saturday, October 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Don’t forget to stop by and pick […]
Posted inManteno Vedette New News, Vedette New News
Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Beecher Herald: September 20, 1973 “Beecher Village Board Alters Burning Law” “By Roger Schoenwald “On a motion by Trustee Alvin Fugett, the Beecher Village Board, in a special session last Monday, changed the burning law to allow the burning of leaves. According to Mayor Landis Wehling, after last week’s meeting ‘We […]
Posted inBourbonnais, Bradley, Grant Park, Kankakee, Manteno, Manteno Vedette New News, Momence, Vedette New News
ECDA Hosting Educational Workshop: Home Health Hazard Reduction
The City of Kankakee’s Economic and Community Development Agency (ECDA) will host a workshop on Tuesday, September 26, at 5:30 p.m., in the ECDA Office, 200 E. Court Street, Suite 410, Kankakee. This workshop will review home maintenance checklists to begin building a plan that keeps one’s home safe and healthy for the family. Both […]
Posted inBourbonnais, Bradley, Crete, Kankakee, Manteno, Monee, State News, Steger
Haas Appointed to Critical Public Safety Task Forces, Working Groups
In 2023, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas was appointed to three different task forces to improve public safety in Illinois. This year, she has been appointed to the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Workgroup, the Task Force on Missing and Murdered Chicago Women, and the Recruiting and Retaining Public Employee Firefighters and Paramedics Task […]
Posted inManteno Vedette New News, New Lenox, Prep Sports Manteno Vedette, Vedette College, Vedette New News, Vedette Prep Sports
Monmouth College’s Walker, Dorn Part of Chicago Bears Game Day Staff
Two members of the Chicago Bears game day staff used an internship at Monmouth College as a gateway to work for the NFL team. Gayle Walker, who graduated in May with a degree in business administration, is a member of the Bears’ stadium and event operations team, while senior Ben Dorn, of New Lenox, is […]
Posted inManteno Vedette New News, Vedette New News
Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K Kicks-Off Forest Preserve’s October Lineup
Start October off on the right foot by participating in the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Harvest Hustle Virtual 5K. Other programs focus on litter removal, butterflies, and birds. Registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Here is the lineup… Meet a Beekeeper, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., Sundays, October 1 and November 5, […]
Posted inBeecher, Bradley, Crete, Manteno, Peotone, South Chicago Heights, State News, Vedette Schools
Sen. Harris Announces Nearly $7.6 million in Local School Funding
State Sen. Napoleon Harris III is excited to announce $7.6 million in additional funding will be awarded to local schools to help move toward fair and equitable school systems in Illinois. “As a father, I want to ensure all our children have the opportunity to receive an excellent education,” said Harris. “The state’s budget serves […]