The free weekly community line dancing event that was started under Jamie Hawkins’ administration may be facing the end of the line, as the Grant Park board discussed whether or not it should continue for free. Its fate is still undetermined, however.
Author Archives: Stephanie Irvine
Posted inVedette Schools
Peotone proposes school closure
After a wave of reduction-in-force (RIF) cuts, Peotone School District 207-U now is considering closing one of its schools as part of a deficit-reduction plan.
Posted inTop News
Momence bar burglary ends in murder
The family and friends of Courtney M. Drysdale now have some closure after police say they apprehended a suspect in the 30-year-old bar owner’s murder on February 2.
Posted inYour Town
Manhattan Cops Focus on Community and Care
In a time when cops are scrutinized more than ever, and most headlines involving the police are reporting where things went wrong, two Manhattan police officers are doing their best to exemplify what community policing should be about.
Posted inPeotone
Coming soon to Peotone: Clover Coffee & Pilates
By the time clovers start sprouting this spring, Clover Coffee & Pilates plans to be ready to serve brews and pilates moves at its new location in Peotone.
Posted inPeotone
Public outcry can’t stop Peotone teacher cuts
Despite tough criticism and heartfelt pleas by Peotone District 207-U students, parents, and residents, the Peotone school board voted unanimously last week to cut eight teachers and sell $4.965 million in bonds for working cash.
Posted inManteno
Manteno votes down Gotion investment review
Those wanting to see a review of Gotion Illinois by the United States Treasury’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) were disappointed after Manteno trustees voted against the request at the January 20 village board meeting.
Posted inManhattan
New Manhattan Administrator makes her mark
Manhattan’s new Village Administrator Rosemaria DiBenedetto is making some changes at village hall as she settles in, just over two weeks into the new position.
Posted inPeotone
Peotone invests in strategic planning consultant
Peotone invests in strategic planning consultant
Posted inVedette Mayhem
Manhattan police arrest Manhattan man on 14 felony counts of unauthorized bathroom recordings
A Manhattan man is facing 14 felony counts of unauthorized video recording of adults and children following a New Year’s Eve party at his home.