Peotone’s youngest school board member will turn 19 on May 18. His campaign and election night were not typical of candidates seeking office.
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Posted inVedette 2025 Municipal Elections
Mayor Bogs Sweeps into a Second Term
If municipal election outcomes are any indication of resident satisfaction, Monee voters are very happy with their village right now.
Posted inVedette New News
New High Tech Cameras for Monee
The Village of Monee has some bragging rights thanks to a new high-tech water tower camera that monitors approaching severe weather systems.
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Crete Amends Solicitors Ordinance
An amendment to Crete’s ordinance for door-to-door solicitors was approved by the village board last week.
Posted inVedette We/Us
St. Paul’s on Its Way to Landmark Status
Monee’s historic St. Paul United Church of Christ is on its way to landmark status. The church, at 5323 W. Margaret Street, was built in 1914.
Posted inVedette New News
Crete Honors EMA Heroes
Crete Emergency Management Agency Director Ryan Allison honored exceptional service to EMA members during the March 24 village board meeting.
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Local Named Top Gun of the Plunge; Honored in Monee
Eastern Will County’s favorite Special Olympian was honored last week by the Monee Village Board for his Polar Plunge fundraising.
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Monee Recognizes a Hero
Monee officials last week recognized the heroic efforts of a man credited with saving a woman’s life.
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Monee Mayoral Candidate Arrested
Monee Village Clerk Doneshia Codjoe’s campaign for mayor took another hit last week when she and her husband were arrested.
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Monee Water Bills Spark Confusion
There was a little confusion about Monee’s new water bills and Trustee Douglas Horne wants to clear that up.