By Arline Adamsick The Manteno News: December 13, 1973 The front page of the Manteno News in 1973 had many joyous announcements, including the decorating of the village Christmas tree, Manteno High School’s Homecoming preparations, Santa coming to visit twice on two consecutive Saturdays, plus a very special visit from an elderly visitor… “We’re just […]
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Will County Clerk Holds Lottery Determining Primary Top Candidate Ballot Spots
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry held a lottery on Wednesday, December 13, to determine which candidates will appear in the top ballot position in certain races in the March 19, Primary Election. The lottery, held in the Will County Board Room, involved those candidates who filed petitions simultaneously at the start of the business […]
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Santa Letters from Mrs. Stolarek’s BES First Graders
Recently, the first graders at Beecher Elementary took on a very special project and a most important one, too – the annual writing of letters to that jolly man at the North Pole. After reading some of the correspondence, we think you will agree it was a most important task. This week, The Vedette is […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: December 1 – 7
December 1, Peotone Police have received multiple calls referencing suspicious person/s in the area. It has been determined these are field crews for the Peotone Township Assessor’s Office, who are measuring outside of homes and all parcel improvements. For additional information, please read the Notice from the Assessor’s Office on the Village of Peotone Facebook […]
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Blue Devils Finish Week with Big OT Win
The Peotone Blue Devils varsity basketball team began their week on Tuesday, December 5, and faced conference rival Coal City on their home court, but came up short in the contest, 36-43. On the night, Ruben Velasco led the Devils with a double-double, with 18 points and 10 rebounds. According to Coach Ron Oloffson, the […]
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Bobcats 9-0 for Season
On Tuesday, December 5, the Bobcats took on conference foe Illinois Lutheran and gave the hometown fans something to cheer about in their 64-34 victory. Adyn McGinley led the team with 16 points and 8 assists, followed by Jack Hayhurst, who also had a good night with 14 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 […]
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Monee Police Blotter: November 28 – December 1
November 28, at approximately 5:35 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Antoine Monroe, 26, of the 2700 block of W. Potomac, for driving with a suspended or revoked driver’s license, operating an uninsured vehicle, and failing to yield. Monroe was cited and released with a notice to appear. November 29, at approximately […]
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Doris Brockman
Doris Brockman, of Beecher, passed away December 6, 2023, surrounded by family. Born July 15, 1935, she was the daughter of Marie and William Istel. A devoted wife, loving mother, and cherished grandmother, she had many treasured friendships. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ, loved animals, and enjoyed nature, music, and […]
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College News
Mitchell Allen, from New Lenox, graduated from Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) in the Spring of 2023. Allen received a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
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Business Groups’ Statement on Amendments to Chicago Paid Leave Ordinance
While we appreciate Alderman Ervin’s efforts to correct many of the flaws of the Chicago Paid Leave Ordinance by delaying its effective date, modifying the definition of covered employee, and introducing a notice and cure process related to the private right of action provisions, the trailer ordinance introduced recently, once again, fails to adequately protect […]