By RHIANNON BRANCH FarmWeek High interest rates, elevated input costs and falling commodity prices create barriers for farmers to adopt innovation, but some Illinois producers said you can still dream big with a small budget. McLean County farmer Reid Thompson suggested the phrase “tight margins” is an understatement this year. “We started looking at 2025 […]
Author Archives: Andrea Arens
Posted inManhattan, Manteno Vedette Mayhem, Vedette Mayhem
Manhattan Police Blotter: September 30-October 3
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On October 3, officers responded to 24131 Sunset Lakes Drive for an unwanted subject’s complaint. Officers learned from the homeowner all residents had previously vacated the residence, at which time the house was […]
Posted inManteno Vedette Mayhem, Peotone, Vedette Mayhem
Peotone Police Blotter: September 27 – October 3
On October 3, a Peotone Officer assisted by University Park executed a no bond warrant of arrest, on a white male, 49, for violation of an order of protection. The male subject was placed into custody without incident and transported to Peotone PD for processing. Upon completion of booking, the arrestee was transported to Will […]
Posted inManteno Vedette Business, Vedette Business
Prepare Your Home for Any Kind of Storm with These Essentials
(StatePoint) Natural disasters, like hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and wildfires, are happening more frequently each year. They’re also becoming more unpredictable, with many disasters taking place outside of the traditional storm season. Despite the fact an overwhelming majority of Americans — 86 percent — are concerned natural disasters will increase in the coming years, many households […]
Posted inManteno Vedette New News, Vedette New News
Lawmakers Propose 45Z Extension, Limiting to U.S. Feedstocks
By TAMMIE SLOUP FarmWeek A bipartisan group of lawmakers are sponsoring legislation to restrict the eligibility of the 45Z tax credit to renewable fuels derived only from domestically sourced feedstock and extending the credit for seven years. The bicameral and bipartisan Farmer First Fuel Incentives Act is co-led by U.S. Senators Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, and […]
Posted inManteno Vedette Mayhem, Vedette Mayhem, Will County
Will County Sheriff’s Office Receives Donation of K9 Body Armor
Will County Sheriff’s Office K9s Lizzy, Ryker, Malice, Riggs, Loki, Cap, Shep, and Chase have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests were embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s.” Vested Interest in K9s, […]
Posted inKankakee, Manteno Vedette Mayhem, Vedette Mayhem
Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office Utilized Drone to Apprehend Suspect
Kankakee Count Sheriff’s Office issued a press release on October 3 that deputies utilized a drone to assist in the apprehension of two fleeting suspects. On October 3, shortly before 4 a.m., sheriff’s deputies assisted the Illinois State Police on I-57, just south of Kankakee, in a search for two individuals who fled into a […]
Posted inVedette College, Vedette Schools, Will County
JJC Receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award
Joliet Junior College (JJC) has received the prestigious 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award, a national honor recognizing colleges and universities across the U.S. for their outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. “The DEI team and many other departments at JJC passionately are committed to creating a space where all identities feel they […]
Posted inCrete
Crete to Allow Accessory Buildings in I-1
By Karen Haave A proposed Honorary Street Naming Program under consideration in the Village of Crete would “allow citizens to honor people who have made significant contributions to the community.” The program was first suggested by Trustee John Phelan last month, when he presented a sample Honorary Street Naming Program to the board. Under the […]
Posted in1-Draft, Peotone, Vedette Schools
School Board Approves Budget
By. Andrea Arens The FY 25 budget hearing was approved but not unanimously. Peotone School Board Member Jodi Becker was absent. Board member Tim Stoub asked if the budget they were voting to approve was unfunded without the bonds. The public hearing on the intent to sell bonds, not to exceed $4.6M, to increase the […]