October 9, at approximately 5:45 p.m., a traffic stop on Monee-Manhattan Road resulted in the arrest of Kenneth A. Zavoral, 45, of Midlothian. Zavoral was stopped for driving with expired/invalid registration, with further investigation revealing other arrestable violations. K9 “Cap” was walked around the vehicle for an open-air sniff for narcotics that possibly were located […]
Author Archives: Arline Adamsick
Posted inManteno Vedette New News, Vedette New News
Leave Wheelchair Behind: Accessible Lake Chaminwood Kayak/Canoe Launch Installed
The new accessible kayak/canoe launch at the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Lake Chaminwood Preserve is a hit with Bill Bogdan, an adaptive recreationalist from Mokena. The launch opened in mid-September at the preserve, which is on Shepley Road, west of I-55, near Channahon. As soon as he heard a new launch, by a […]
Posted inOpinion Vedette
Letter to Ed.: Freeman
Dear Editor: Recently, Will County Board Members Mica Freeman released a statement on the hate crime that resulted in the death of a six-year-old boy and the hospitalization of his mother… My district (Plainfield Township) experienced a devastating tragedy this weekend. A six-year-old was killed, and his mother was left severely injured at the hands […]
Posted inState News, Vedette Schools
Updated Proposal to Improve Tax Credit Scholarship Program Released
Hundreds of students and families demand legislative action. Hundreds of families, school leaders, and community advocates gathered recently in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood to demand action from Illinois lawmakers to save their scholarships by renewing the Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program. Lawmakers will have an opportunity to vote on the program’s extension […]
Posted inKankakee
Mayor’s Annual Thanksgiving Dinner Giveaway; Register Now!
Takes place Saturday, November 18. “For the third year, we will take part in this tradition of giving away Thanksgiving meals to families in the City of Kankakee,” said Mayor Chris Curtis. “Last year, we gave away meals to 183 families and, this year, when the cost of living is increasing and economic conditions are […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, October 26 Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., ages 12 to 18: Join us to discuss “Akira: Book One” or bring your own manga to discuss. Copies of the book are available ahead of time at the library. Register. Horror Fest, from 4 – 8 p.m., adults: Showing “The Autopsy of […]
Posted inPeotone, Vedette Schools
PHS Senior Night Honors Band Members
Matt Gromala is the son of Kim and Dan Gromala and a four-year member of the marching band. One of Matt’s favorite memories was being able to play in the Jazz band. After high school, he plans on going into the trades. Finn Malloy, son of Victoria and Luke Malloy, is a four-year member of […]
Posted inPeotone, Prep Sports Manteno Vedette, Vedette Prep Sports, Vedette Schools
Blue Devil Dance, Football Managers Honored at Senior Night
Dance Molly Hennke is the daughter of Jeannette and Robert Hennke and is a three-year member of the dance team. Molly’s favorite memory always will be having danced with her good friends. After high school, Molly wants to be a singer and dancer. Football – Managers Payton Bean is the daughter of Wendy and Shawn […]
Posted inPrep Sports Manteno Vedette, Vedette Prep Sports, Vedette Schools
Blue Devil Cheer Seniors Honored
Ava Daly, the daughter of Beth and Don Daly, is a four-year member of the cheer team. Ava’s favorite memory with the cheer team is during stunt camp, when they had been working on straight up libs, a skill she has been working on since the beginning of junior year. They finally got the skill […]
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Peotone Library News
Homebound Delivery Program begins November 1. Contact the Adult Services Department for more information and guidelines. The library is a collection site for Toys for Tots. New and unwrapped toys may be dropped off during library hours from November 6 – December 9. Register for events on the website calendar or call the library at […]