Ruth Ann (Rainford) Brock Zahnd, 82, formerly of Fisher, died January 2, 2025, in Bourbonnais.
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Lawrence R. Sanders Sr.
Lawrence R. Sanders Sr., 87, of Beecher, formerly of Momence,passed away at HCA Citrus Memorial Hospital, Inverness, Florida,on Sunday, January 5, 2025, with his wife and children by his side.
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Beecher Police Blotter: January 7-13
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. **Retraction: It was erroneously reported that on January 4, 2025, in this blotter, Jarod Brauer was arrested. He was not arrested and should not have been in the blotter. On January 7, Bartholomew […]
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Water Main Break an Icy Topic at Peotone Village Board
Moments before the January 13 Peotone Village Board meeting, a water main on West Main Street broke. Water mains break in frigid temps all the time, but this water main was under the newly finished streetscape. The repair required a nearly 6 x 20-foot rectangular hole in the three-month old asphalt in front of Daum […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: January 3-9
Retail Theft – January 4: On January 4, Peotone Police responded to a retail theft report at the Peotone Travel Center. According to the investigation, multiple suspects wearing masks and gloves entered the business through the main entrance. One suspect approached a lottery display case, removed it, and exited the store. The suspect was described […]
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Monee Police Blotter: December 24-January 6
On December 24, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Monee officers responded to the 4700 block of West Iris for a possible structural fire. Upon arrival, they assisted the Monee Fire District with traffic control for a dryer fire. The fire was contained in the laundry room and extinguished immediately by Monee Fire. A large amount of […]
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Crete Police Blotter: November 2024
In an effort to inform the community of current crimes and seek the public’s assistance in pending investigations, the Crete Police Department attempts to post information related to crimes occurring within the village, including arrests and crimes. This is only a partial list of calls for service, as officers respond to a wide variety of […]
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Dog Days Ahead for Beecher School District
The 2025-2026 school year calendar was approved at the Beecher District 200-U meeting on January 8, and there were a few items of note for teachers, parents, and students to keep an eye on. The year will start with a staff day on August 13 – a Wednesday – and students will start on August […]
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Irene Manning
Irene Manning, 86, of Peotone, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the Citadel of Bourbonnais. Born in Chicago on May 11, 1938, she was the daughter of Tom and Lionel (Tasca) Minervino. Irene was a graduate of Fenger High School in Chicago. She married Raymond W. Manning on May 3, 1958, at St. […]
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Karen L. Hamer
Karen Linea Strid Hamer, RN, died peacefully on December 6, 2024. Karen brought joy to her family when she was born on March 26, 1940, the third child of Jean and Stanley Strid, who are deceased. She happily joins her sons Michael and RayRay Hamer in Heaven. She leaves behind her beautiful red-headed daughter, Kristine […]