The Beecher Fire Protection District held a pinning and swearing-in ceremony July 29 to introduce its first full-time lieutenant/paramedics: Carmella Welsh, Bryce Budimir, and Marcis DuBois.
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Rollin’ Smoke BBQ Still Off the Road in Manteno
When Scott and Chrissy Grandys chose Manteno as the ideal location to expand their business, SR Rollin’ Smoke BBQ, they saw it as a win-win for everyone.
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KCB Declares Vacant 10th District Seat
Kankakee County Board met on July 8 and declared a vacancy for the 10th district seat.
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Property Tax Rebates and Pickleball
Get those applications in the mail; property tax rebates are approved for the 3rd year.Â
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Beecher FPD Adds More Critical Equipment
In May, the Beecher Fire Protection District was named a recipient of the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, receiving $40,215.
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The Future is Bright Because of their Leadership
A packed Manteno High School library full of students of all ages, adults, and faculty and board members met for the final time for the close of the 2024 – 2025 school year.
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Fireworks, Parades and Elephant Ears
Referred to as The Festival Market, for more than 97 years the Beecher Fourth of July celebration has brought thousands of visitors to town.
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Time to Stop the Cycle
Summer officially arrived on June 20. That means fun in the sun, romps in the park, lots of fun activities in Manteno and safety issues for the kids.
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Speeding a Concern in Manteno
The Manteno Village Board met on June 2 to discuss various issues, including: HHH, speeding, bills, litigation, and alleged OMA violation.
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Sunshine, Motorcycles, and Hope
On June 7, the sun peeked out of the forecasted rainy-day weekend and decided to stay. The event of the day was the Ride4Life Cancer Fundraiser.