With September designated as Suicide Prevention Month, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas is recognizing this awareness month and promoting suicide prevention. She encourages 79th District constituents and all Illinoisans to “Be the One” to Help Save a Life. “As a social worker, I have seen people in the difficult circumstances mental illness can present […]
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Casillas Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison for Scott’s Law Violation Crash
Serious and ongoing injuries sustained by ISP Trooper Brian Frank. Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced at a news conference on September 5 that Angel Casillas, 23, of Joliet, was sentenced to 15 months in prison by Circuit Court Judge Bertani-Tomczak for the vehicular crash resulting from a Scott’s Law violation that left Illinois […]
Posted inCrete, Vedette Schools
C-M Focus Group Seeking Business Skills Feedback
The C-M 201-U Community Business Leaders’ Focus Group is seeking feedback on what skills businesses are looking for in today’s successful employee. As a result, the C-M 201-U Community Mentors are looking for local businesses and organizations to participate in providing help and support to the district’s high school students for volunteering or employment opportunities. […]
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Leader Haas Joins Community Leaders at Unveiling of Sgt. Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway
On Friday, September 1, House Assistant Minority Leader Jackie Haas joined community leaders to honor the life of Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic (End of Watch: December 30, 2021) with the unveiling of the Sergeant Marlene R. Rittmanic Memorial Highway at the 315 overpass on I-57. Sgt. Rittmanic was killed in the line of duty […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. During the Penfield construction project, the Penfield Street parking lot entrance will be closed, but the Maxwell Street entrance is still open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library. WiFi hotspots and Rokus now are available for checkout for two […]
Posted inKankakee, Manteno Vedette New News, Vedette New News
Mable Hartman Art Show, Reception
Various exquisite artworks by Mable Hartman (1926-2022) now are on display in the Kankakee County Museum’s George Grey Barnard Exhibition, 801 S. Eighth Avenue. This special art show, loaned by the artist’s family, will be on display for September, Thursday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. In addition, a Memorial Reception celebrating the […]
Posted inMomence, Prep Sports Manteno Vedette, Vedette Prep Sports, Vedette Schools
Beecher Coach’s Soccer Highlights
On August 31, in front of the hometown fans, the Bobcats faced conference foe Illinois Lutheran. The Bobcats led at the half, 7-1, then scored 3 more goals in the second for the 10-1 win. For Beecher, Wences Baumgartner recorded 3 goals and 2 assists, Logan Wilkins added 2 goals and 1 assist, Nate Diachenko […]
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College News
Dean’s/President’s List It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the following students named to the summer President’s List, including Nakisha Fayson of Crete, plus Tyler Grauer and Luke Siepak, both of New Lenox. Caroline Contorno, of New Lenox, also has been honored and named to Southern New Hampshire University’s summer Dean’s […]
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Volleyball Highlights for the Week
Beecher: Thursday, August 31, in an away conference match against Grant Park, the Bobcat Varsity Volleyball Team came home with a decisive victory for the day, 25-16, 25-16. Emily Avelar was dominant at the net with 13 kills on the night, while Evelyn Jablonski came in support with 9 kills. The impressive hitting happened because […]
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Weekly Golf Tallies
Peotone: On Friday, September 1, Peotone and Kankakee met at Oak Springs Golf Course in St. Anne for a non-conference match. Peotone (182) fell to Kankakee (168). Medalist was Paul Azzerelli with a score of 38. Peotone four count scores were Jake Eaheart 41, Joe Hasse 42, Michael Bettenhausen 49, and Mason Early 50. On […]