At approximately 3:37 p.m. on Sunday, November 26, the Beecher Fire Protection District, along with automatic aid, responded to a structural fire at 1624 E. Eagle Lake Road. Due to reports of animals still inside the building, the alarm was escalated to the full still alarm level prior to arrival. The first suppression company arrived […]
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New State-of-the-Art Election Equipment Demonstration Planned
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry is inviting the public to a demonstration of new state-of-the-art election equipment that will be used to cast and count ballots in next year’s Primary and Presidential Elections. County Clerk Staley Ferry and her team will conduct demonstrations of the new ballot counters, ADA-compliant ballot-marking devices, and poll books […]
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Bertino-Tarrant Announces Re-election Campaign
Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant filed petitions with the Will County Clerk’s office this week, officially kicking-off her re-election campaign. Pledging to continue prioritizing public safety, balanced budgets, and an open and transparent government, Bertino-Tarrant points to her promises made and kept in her desire to seek a second term. “When I ran for county […]
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Tough Hoop Week for Blue Devils
On Tuesday, November 28, the Peotone Blue Devils traveled to Kankakee in a non-conference battle with Bishop McNamara and came up short, 42 – 71. Mac made a late run in the first quarter to open up an 18-11 lead, and they never looked back. On the night, Ruben Velasco had 12 points, and Brandon […]
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Bobcats Take Back-to-Back Wins
The Beecher Bobcats had another perfect week, beginning on Tuesday, November 28, with a home conference match-up against Gardner-South Wilmington and beating GSW 80-49. On the night, Zack Johnson led the scoring with 19 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists, with Adyn McGinley right behind with 18 points and 7 steals. Anthony Moran recorded 9 […]
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Kankakee County Museum Presents Gallery of Trees and More
The Kankakee County Museum, 801 S. Eighth Avenue, Kankakee, invites area residents to the annual Gallery of Trees. Celebrating 45 years of this beloved local tradition, this year the Museum is filled with more than 35 trees decorated by area non-profit organizations, based on favorite themes from the past 45 years. Traditionally, more than 3,000 […]
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Joliet, Marquette Adventure Highlights Forest Preserve’s Christmas Week Programs
Here are the Forest Preserve District of Will County programs for the week of December 25. Online registration is available on the Event Calendar at ReconnectWithNature.org. Four Rivers Story Trail, from 8 a.m. to sunset, December 26 – January 9, Four Rivers Environmental Education Center, Channahon: Read the story “Best in Snow” along the trail […]
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Charles C. Jones
Charles C. Jones, 77, of Peotone, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Holy Family Hospital in Des Plaines. Born on January 25, 1946, in Clinchmore, Tennessee, he was the son of Gregg and Dora (Fuson) Jones. Charles married Lucille Hausier on February 12, 1966, in Shawnytown. He was an avid golfer, participating in […]
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Child Network Offering CASA Training
Every year, more than three million children nationally are reported abused or neglected. Despite the states’ attempts to help, many of these kids become trapped in the court and child welfare maze and can spend their childhood moving from one temporary shelter to another. This is where you can step in by becoming a Court […]