By Jeff Vorva Manteno’s Klarke Gorenson’s amazing freshman cross country season came to an end with a sixth-place finish in the state. Gorenson earned all-state honors after finishing sixth in the Illinois High School Association Class 2A state meet on November 9 at Detweiler Park in Peoria. She ran the 3-mile course in 17 minutes, […]
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Posted inKankakee
Republican Sweep in All Contested Kankakee County Board Races
By Stephen Nelson Every Republican candidate running for a seat on the Kankakee County Board in the Tuesday, November 5, General Election was a winner. In the District 2 race between Republican Denise Turner and Democrat Marta Perales, Turner won claiming 71.90 percent of the vote. In the 6th District race between Republican Ryan Marion […]
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Democrats Win in Southeastern Will County
By Andrea Arens Just six miles down the road, every Republican candidate that held office retained their seat, but it’s a much different picture for southeastern Will County. Congressional 2 […]
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U.S. Sets Ethanol Export Record
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek Already the world’s top ethanol producer, the U.S. exported a record 1.75 billion gallons from September 2023 to August 2024 — an increase of 43 percent from the previous marketing year. And as more countries begin to shift to cleaner energy policies, that trend is expected to continue. Leading the ethanol […]
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Illinois Joining Forces Makes It Easy for Families and Friends to Help Veterans Get Support with Operation Connect-A-Vet
With one call, Illinois Joining Forces empowers friends/family to link veterans to life-saving resources. Chicago, IL – As Veterans Day approaches and the holiday season nears, Illinois Joining Forces (IJF) is relaunching Operation Connect-a–Vet, a program designed to link veterans, their families, and essential services. With the veteran population in Illinois growing, so does the […]
Posted inVedette College, Vedette Schools, Will County
JJC Establishes Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford Honors College Thanks to $1.79 Million Gift
Joliet Junior College (JJC) is thrilled to announce a groundbreaking $1.79 million gift from 1971 alumnus Dr. Curtis J. Crawford and Mrs. Gina Crawford, paving the way for the Dr. Curtis J. and Mrs. Gina Crawford Honors College. This monumental gift marks a transformative chapter in JJC’s history, emphasizing a shared commitment to elevating academic […]
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan Police Blotter: October 27-November 7
■ On November 1, at about 9:21 a.m., Justin Bell, 29, of the 2100 block of Olde Mill Road in Plainfield was arrested by Manhattan Police for Driving While License Suspended, Unlawful Possession of Cannabis in a Motor Vehicle and other traffic offenses. It was learned during the traffic stop at W. Ivanhoe Boulevard and […]
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Monee Historical Society Presentation Honors Veteran’s Journey
By Karen Haave A son proud of his father’s legacy has created a presentation telling of his accomplishments, highlighting his military service during WWII. Timothy DeMuth says his father’s years as a young Naval Signalman First Class were “not dramatic.” But the historical significance outweighs any spectacle. In a program he wrote for a Monee […]
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St. Joseph Grotto Celebrates Centennial Anniversary
By Karen Haave A century-old grotto honoring the Virgin Mary was cause for celebration recently at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Manteno. A grotto is a small picturesque cavern with decorations, built for ornamental and devotional purposes. They often are used as shrines for statues of saints, particularly the Virgin Mary, in outdoor gardens. According […]
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Aqua Source Switch Complete in Peotone Just as Residents Get Their Bills
By Karen Haave Aqua Illinois has announced the completion of major water and wastewater infrastructure improvements in the Village of Peotone, as well as the source water switch transition for the estimated 4,283 customers it serves there. The announcements come as residents are reeling from bills showing the first rate increases planned from the start […]