On October 6, Peotone Police responded to report of domestic battery in the 300 block of Glenview Lane. Upon arrival officers separated and spoke with all parties involved. They stated it was a verbal dispute, and there was no evidence of any physical contact. Parties were advised to remain separated for the evening. On October […]
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Union Power in Illinois: Shrinking Membership, Surging Political Clout
By KENT REDFIELD Professor emeritus of political science, University of Illinois Springfield There are three quick takeaways from a recently released report from the Illinois Economic Policy Institute (ILEPI) on the “State of the Unions” in Illinois. First, Illinois remains one of the most heavily unionized states (13th) in the nation. Second, during the past […]
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Editorial: It’s not about clicks
By Andrea Arens I’m a special education teacher. I’ve been teaching students with severe trauma and behavior disabilities for more than 15 years, but my first love, my first degree was in Journalism from Columbia College Chicago. I interned at NBC Chicago and watched in amazement as Jerry Springer was put on the 10 p.m. […]
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Manhattan’s Downtown Plans Move Forward
By Stephanie Irvine The Village of Manhattan’s October 1 meeting was brief but included the approval of two key agreements for the downtown redevelopment plan, which signaled the village is moving forward. The first approval was for design work from the consulting firm Farnsworth Group, which will cost $42,250, previously allocated to the village’s budget. […]
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Rising Production Costs Ripple Across Food Chain
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek While additional tools in the energy production toolbox are welcome, unfunded mandates, premature deployment of new technology, and increased regulatory burdens are raising costs for everyone. Linda Pryor, a North Carolina farmer on behalf of American Farm Bureau Federation, relayed this message during a September 11 hearing hosted by the House […]
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Rumble on Route 50 ends in Win for Manteno
By Jim Piacentini It was a tough game Friday night for both teams, but Panthers remained victorious their homecoming week with a final score of 21-7. Peotone wasn’t able to get out of the rough. It was their third straight defeat. Ruben Velasco threw for 83 yards on 18 attempts. Chase Rivera ran for […]
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VEDETTE SPORTS REPORT
By Jeff Vorva Another week, another big trophy from the Illinois Elementary School Association. One week after Manteno Middle School won the Class 3A Softball Championship, Beecher Junior High School finished fourth in the state in Class 2A, on October 5, at the Eastside Centre in East Peoria. Beecher (18-6) opened play with a 3-1 […]
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Monee FPD Open House Saturday, October 12
Monee Fire Protection District’s open house this weekend will feature station tours, demonstrations, and free hot dogs and popcorn. The event will take place on Saturday, October 12, at the Monee fire station, 5500 W. Main Street, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Fire safety open houses have been on hold there for the past […]
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Editorial: No One is Above Scrutiny
By Dena Sattler For more than 30 years, I worked among fellow journalists who were passionate watchdogs reporting on the actions of people in power as a way to hold them accountable. I’m proud to see that important work continue, from the reporting on local government budgets to investigations of corruption in the halls of […]
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Monee Adds Stop Sign at Ridgeland and Bruns
By Karen Haave The heavily trafficked intersection of Ridgeland Avenue and Bruns Road in Monee is now a four-way stop. The Monee Village Board last week approved an ordinance to add a stop sign in an effort to make the convergence safer. The intersection previously had been a two-way stop going east and west. Monee […]