By Jim Piacentini On Friday, December 22, in a home non-conference contest against St. Joseph-Ogden, the game started off tough from the get go, although Beecher had a lead at the end of the first quarter, 18-13. The second quarter was all St. Joseph-Ogden, who out-scored Beecher 16-8. The third quarter was pretty even, but […]
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WCHD Encourages Residents to Stay Safe from Respiratory Illnesses this Holiday Season!
With the Holidays right around the corner, the Will County Health Department reminds residents to take precautions to avoid getting sick from respiratory viruses during the holiday season. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) recently announced respiratory illnesses, such as Flu, RSV and COVID-19, are on the rise throughout the state. It is expected […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Happy Holidays! The library will be closed Saturday, December 29, and Monday, January 1. The library’s Penfield Street parking lot entrance is closed until spring, but the Maxwell Street entrance is still open. Turn north on Maxwell from Indiana Avenue to get to the library. […]
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Former School Bus Driver Christian Shepherd Sentenced to 74 Years in Murder-for-Hire Plot
Shepherd previously sentenced to 76 Years in second murder-for-hire plot. Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced that Christian Shepherd, 44, of Ottawa, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge David Carlson to 74 years in prison in a murder-for-hire plot in which he attempted to hire a fellow inmate to murder a victim he was […]
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Joyce Law Helps Address Firefighter Shortage Beginning Next Year
A new law led by State Sen. Patrick Joyce to help solve Illinois’ firefighter shortage will go into effect January 1. “Firefighters, both full-time and volunteer, are essential first responders, and we cannot afford to continue to see declining numbers in these positions,” said Joyce. “This law is a step in the right direction to […]
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Beecher Trounces Coalers 71-39
By Jim Piacentini Tuesday, December 19, the Beecher Bobcats faced the Coal City Coalers and gave their fans something to cheer about in the 71-39 victory. The first few minutes of the game were close, but then Beecher took over, out-scoring Coal City 20-14 by the end of the quarter. In the second period, Beecher […]
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PJHS Wrestlers Do Well in Tourney!
Recently, the Peotone Junior High School Wrestling Team traveled to a tournament in Lyons Township and took fifth place as a team. Peotone had 14 wrestlers and averaged 12 team points per wrestler, which was the best record out of all 9 teams! In total, the junior high wrestlers came home with 4 first place […]
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Sims to Give Away 300 Ring Cameras to Seniors
CHICAGO – State Senator Elgie R. Sims Jr. is donating Ring Video Doorbells, as well as installation and a lifetime subscription, to 300 seniors in the community in partnership with Amazon and Phalanx Family Services this holiday season. “Providing local seniors with Ring doorbell cameras is an important safety initiative to provide our aging neighbors […]
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Vehicle Accident with Injury at Rt. 394/Goodenow Road
On Monday, December 18, at 8:13 a.m., the Crete Township Fire Protection District was dispatched for a reported vehicle accident with injuries at Rt. 394 and Goodenow Road. The original dispatch consisted of a still alarm response from Crete Township, which included two ambulances, one engine, and one chief officer. The first unit arrived on […]
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Rep. Haas Celebrates District 79 Library Grants
Following the School District Library Grant program announcement made by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement: “I am thrilled seven libraries in District 79 have been selected to receive grants through the Illinois Secretary of State Office’s School District Library Grant program,” said Rep. Haas. “Libraries are […]