Very special happy birthday wishes to: September 24: A very special reader in Tennessee, Sherry Hewitt!!! Hope it’s a great day!!! September 25: Nancy Rue!! September 27: Seth Pavesich!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: September 24: Mike and Cara Russell and Fred and Ann Marie Nagel!!!!
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Great Week for Bobcat Soccer!
Monday through Thursday, September 11 – 14, the Beecher Bobcat Soccer Team managed to keep their opponents at zero points – yes, that’s ZERO goals, while scoring 26 goals for themselves during the four contests. On Monday, September 11, the Bobcats faced non-conference foe Reed-Custer and led at the half, 2-0. They then added 3 […]
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It’s Halloween at the House Museum
From September 16 – November 4, vintage Halloween decorations are on display in the 1950s Park Forest House Museum, located at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road. The museum is open Wednesday and Saturday, from 1 to 3:30 p.m., or at other times by appointment. Display items include Gurley Halloween candles, die-cut decorations, and […]
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Homewood Soldier Assumes Responsibility as Illinois National Guard Senior Enlisted Leader
On September 8, in a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Command Sgt. Maj. Dena Ballowe of Carlinville relinquished responsibility as the Illinois National Guard Command Senior Enlisted Leader (CSEL) to Command Sgt. Maj. Kehinde Salami of Homewood, at the Illinois Military Academy, Camp Lincoln, Springfield. “This transition of responsibility is really significant,” said Maj. Gen. […]
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ILHS, PHS Weekly Volleyball Highlights
ILHS: On Tuesday, September 12, Illinois Lutheran High School hosted Clifton Central in an RVC match. Clifton jumped out to an early lead in the first set to go up 14-8. The Chargers were able to get to within 3 at 19-22, but a Clifton side out and 2 straight points gave the set to […]
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Local Students Begin Medical Training at SIU – Carbondale
A White Coat ceremony at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine celebrated the new students in the Class of 2027, who began pursuing medical degrees to care for the people of central and southern Illinois and beyond. Congratulations and good luck to local residents Matthew Carroll, of Bourbonnais, and Kymberly Harrington, of New Lenox. During […]
Posted inBeecher, Manteno, Manteno Vedette Mayhem, Manteno Vedette New News, South Chicago Heights, Vedette Mayhem, Vedette New News
Nicor Gas, Local Fire Departments Promote Natural Gas Safety
Public education program now in its 18th year, coincides with National Fire Prevention Week. Nicor Gas is committed to the safety of every customer and community it serves and is partnering with local fire departments across its Northern Illinois service territory for an annual public education program. This year marks the 18th year of Nicor Gas’ […]
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Peotone Library News
September is National Library Card Sign-up Month – It’s Elementary! Get your card for a chance to enter our drawing for a gift card. Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at 708-258-3436. Youth Services September 21: Young Adult Book Talk, online, at 5 p.m. September 25: Teddy Bear Picnic, Monday, […]
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Will County Workforce Investment Director Elected State Association Leader
Caroline L. Portlock, director of the Workforce Investment Board (WIB) of Will County, has been elected president of the Illinois Workforce Partnership (IWP), which represents local workforce development leaders throughout Illinois from 10 Economic Development Regions and 22 Workforce Innovation Boards. “I am both excited and humbled for the opportunity to lead this group of […]
Posted inBourbonnais, Bradley, Grant Park, Green Garden, Kankakee, Manhattan, Manteno, Manteno Vedette New News, Manteno Vedette We/Us, Momence, Monee, Peotone, Vedette New News, Vedette We/Us
Rotary Hosting FlannelFest October 7
The Rotary Club of Bradley-Bourbonnais is hosting a FlannelFest fundraiser on October 7, at Splitting Targets on West Avenue in Kankakee. Along with throwing axes, participants will receive one free drink from the bar, as well as being able to sample all the chili at the local Fire Departments Chili Cook-off. Tickets are $30 and […]