Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, May 8 and 22, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building […]
Author Archives: Arline Adamsick
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Lady Bobcats Upset Illinois Lutheran Chargers
By Jim Piacentini The Bobcats came out swinging in the first game of the doubleheader on Tuesday, April 23, against the Illinois Lutheran Chargers, scoring 7 runs in the first inning alone in the 16-0 win. They were led by Ava Lorenzatti, who went 3-4 and had 4 RBIs. Liliana Irwin was 2-3, with 4 […]
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Another Exciting Week for Lady Panthers!
By Jim Piacentini The Manteno Lady Panthers began their week April 22 with a very exciting conference contest against the Streator Bulldogs, which resulted in a 4-hit shutout for the Panthers. In the 6-0 victory, the Panthers scored 6 runs, on 8 hits. “This was a great softball game played by both sides,” stated Coach […]
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College News
The University of Alabama honored the achievement of numerous students, faculty, and staff during the annual Tapping on the Mound ceremony April 5. Congratulations to Kalie Korpitz, of Manhattan, who was inducted in the UA Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society. Trine University’s Department of Humanities and Communication Department recognized its outstanding students during a ceremony […]
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Convicted Sex Offender Quinton Jenkins Sentenced to 23 Years for Child Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Quinton Jenkins, 41, of Joliet, was sentenced recently to 23 years in prison for Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child (a Class X felony). Jenkins pled guilty March 8 and was sentenced April 24 by Circuit Judge David Carlson. On December 1, 2018, Jenkins and the victim’s […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. May 2 – May 30: Visit the library, any time, for our gallery of tiny art from more than 100 Beecher patrons! Outdoor Used Book Sale: A number of used books are for sale on our front porch for $1 each. We have children’s, junior, […]
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Bobcats Take Chargers Twice!
On Tuesday, April 23, the Beecher Bobcats traveled to Illinois Lutheran and brought home an 18-1 conference win. Then on Thursday, April 25, the Chargers visited Beecher and again were trounced by the Bobcats 15-3, in 4-1/2 innings, with Chase Maher taking the win on the mound. Beecher scored 1 run in the first and […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Beecher Herald: April 25, 1974 “Village Denied Postal Service” “Correspondence continues between the Beecher Village Board and United States Postal Service. In answer to the letter sent by the board on March 8, a reply was received from William Booras, manager of the Chicago District Office. “He stated in part: ‘We […]
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Lady Bobcats Highlights
By Jim Piacentini On Monday, April 14, the Beecher Lady Bobcats faced the Lincoln-Way Central Knights on their home turf, but came up short, losing 5-1. The Bobcats couldn’t even buy a run against the Lady Knights. The game was close up until the fifth inning, when the Knights added two more runs to make […]
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Lady Panthers Remain Unbeaten!
On the road on Monday, April 15, the Lady Panthers began their week with a huge victory over conference foe Lisle, as the Panthers trounced the Lions, 21-0, in four innings of play. In the shutout, Manteno scored 21 runs on 20 hits, while keeping Lisle scoreless and allowing only 3 hits. The Lions also […]