Join us in person, Saturday, November 9, at 3 p.m., at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard, as we help the village celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Park Forest. Freedom Hall doors will open at 2:15 p.m., with light refreshments provided. This program follows the earlier annual Veterans Day Events beginning at 11 a.m. outside Freedom […]
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USF Announces Illinois High School Art Exhibition, Competition
The University of St. Francis (USF) Art and Design Department invites high school students to participate in the annual USF Illinois High School Art Exhibition and Competition set for Saturday, January 11, from noon to 2 p.m., at the USF Art Gallery, 25 E. Van Buren, Joliet. The event, a celebration of creativity and expression […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new turkey leaf take-and-make craft is available. Pick-up anytime! Help us decorate our “Very Hungry Caterpillar” Chamber of Commerce Christmas Tree by dropping by the library during opening hours and making a food or gift ornament. November 14, 15, 21, and 22, […]
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College News
Justin Brown, of New Lenox, earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from University of Maryland Global Campus in summer 2024. Brown was one of more than 3,200 students worldwide who earned degrees from UMGC in the summer term. More than 587 students received their Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees from Northern Illinois University in […]
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KCC Grad Earns Scholarship, Award from PTK’s Nota Bene Literary Competition
A recent Kankakee Community College graduate has earned a scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa honor society’s Nota Bene literary competition. Kelsey Gioja, a 2024 KCC graduate from Watseka, earned the Reynolds Scholarship and a $500 award for her short story, “Invisible.” “I was really surprised when I learned I had won it and was really […]
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Dual Credit Program Offers College Courses to High School Students
Editor’s note: This is the second in a three-part series showcasing the positive outcomes of three state-funded programs. Two featured programs (PATH and dual credit) are offered by KCC. The third (Workforce Equity Initiative) is at 18 community colleges in Illinois. The community colleges of Illinois are leading providers of dual credit, which provide high […]
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1950s Park Forest House Museum…26 Years and Counting
It’s time to catch some Thanksgiving decorations as the Park Forest House Museum transitions from Halloween to Christmas exhibits. The museum, 227 Monee Road and inside St. Mary’s, is open Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 1-3:30 p.m., or at other times by appointment. Docents are excited to show off the museum in its 26th year and tell […]
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PHS Golf Team Honored
The Peotone High School Golf team recently presented the following awards to members of this year’s Blue Devil Team. Congratulations and well done! Andrew Barta, Josh Barta, and Gavin Costanzo were named ICE Conference All-Academic. ICE All-Conference honors were presented to Joe Hasse, Gavin Costanzo, and Mason Early. Devon Lynch was chosen to receive the […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, November 14 Preschool Prodigies, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: Listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime that focuses on the alphabet. Register. STEAM Kids – Dino Discoveries, from 6 – 7 p.m., Grades K/second: Dinosaurs roamed all over the Earth long […]
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Monee Police Blotter: October 27 – November 2
On October 27, at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run traffic crash in the Amazon lot on Monee-Manhattan Road. It was determined the crash was property damage only. The offender had left the scene after becoming argumentative. Officers took the witness statements and attempted to locate the offending vehicle. After conducting a follow […]