The Peotone Village Board approved at their Jan. 12 meeting a resolution to apply for grant funding, signaling improvements on West Avenue between Wilmington-Peotone Road and Corning Avenue will be coming once funding is made available.
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Posted inKankakee
Economic Alliance of Kankakee highlights accomplishments
Angela Morrey of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee delivered a lengthy presentation to the Kankakee County Board at its January 13 meeting, detailing the organization’s accomplishments and investments during the past year.
Posted inVedette Mayhem
Manhattan woman killed in collision with school bus
The driver of a passenger vehicle is dead following a collision with a Manhattan School District 114 school bus.
Posted inVedette Business
Woldhuis Farms Sunrise Greenhouse open after fire
Most of the damage was limited to one greenhouse, and the nursery can continue normal retail operations while cleanup takes place.
Posted inManteno Vedette Eats
Manteno Domino’s now open, hiring
Pizza lovers in Manteno can rejoice as the town has another offering available in Domino’s Pizza, at 310 South Creek Drive.
Posted inManteno Vedette New News
Gotion addresses fire district concerns, final inspection set
Gotion had “good news” to share at the Manteno board meeting on January 5, reporting it resolved a list of fire and public safety concerns at its Manteno lithium battery plant.
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan adds new snowplow chassis to fleet
The Village of Manhattan unanimously authorized the purchase of a 2027 International HV507 SFA Chassis snowplow truck.
Posted inNew News
New year, new board for Grant Park
The Village of Grant Park is starting 2026 with as many new board members as old, but is tending to business as usual without any disruptions.
Posted inManhattan
48 Hours with MFPD
In seconds, the peaceful night was interrupted by a flashing red ceiling light bouncing off the painted cinderblock half-walls, followed by alarm tones
Posted inVedette New News
Beecher Fire Seeks End to Roof Woes
Beecher Fire District officials are hopeful there is an end in sight to the continuous leaks and problems with the station’s roof