It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joshua Peter Douglas, who was called home on November 12, 2023. Josh, as he was fondly called by family and friends, was born 36 years ago to Peter and Jeannette Douglas, on August 8, 1987, in Hammond, Indiana. Although Josh had an arduous journey […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: November 7
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. November 7, Maurice Lowry, 30, of the 8000 block of South Pulaski Road, Chicago, was stopped at Church Road and Dixie Highway for having only one headlight, speeding, and also found to be […]
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Monee Police Blotter: November 4 – 11
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. November 4, at 12:39 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Amazon Warehouse, 6605 W. Monee-Manhattan Road, in reference to a theft. Upon their arrival, they were met by the loss prevention officer and […]
Posted inVedette College, Vedette Schools
USF Announces Annual Contest for High School Artists
The University of St. Francis (USF) Art and Design Department announced its annual high school art exhibition and competition for Illinois high school students. All submitting artists must be Illinois residents attending high school in the 2023-2024 academic year. The exhibition will run from January 13-25 and will open with an awards reception on January […]
Posted inManteno Vedette We/Us, Vedette We/Us
Happy Birthday/Happy Anniversary!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to: November 25: Candy Quinn!! November 26: Lesley Coyne and Christopher Wilke!! December 1: Andrew Saliba!! Extra special happy anniversary wishes to: December 2: Tom and Sherry Morrison!!
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Arnold ‘Arnie’ Lee Brothers
Arnold “Arnie” Lee Brothers, 90, of Beecher, passed away peacefully on November 9, 2023, after valiantly fighting numerous health challenges. Born on February 22, 1933, in White County, he was the son of Louis and Mable Brothers. As a young man, he enlisted in the U. S. Army and went on to courageously serve in […]
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USF Music at Moser Series Welcomes ‘Illinois and Michigan Night’ November 28
The University of St. Francis (USF) welcomes singer/songwriter trios Crooked Tails and The Rebel Eves for “Illinois and Michigan Night,” on Tuesday, November 28, at 7 p.m., as part of the University’s Music at Moser series. The concert will be held in the Sexton Auditorium, on the University’s main campus in Joliet, 500 Wilcox Street. […]
Posted inPrep Sports Manteno Vedette, Vedette Prep Sports, Vedette Schools
A Look at Blue Devil Basketball
Favorites in the Conference: Manteno and Streator According to Head Coach Ron Oloffson, last season the Peotone Blue Devils Varsity Basketball Team had some big wins, but were very inconsistent throughout the year. They finished strong in the Regional, playing very good basketball, especially right at the end, even though the team had some key […]
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Crete Library
Thursday, November 23 The library will be closed for Thanksgiving. Friday, November 24 Black Friday Crafts, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., adults: Drop in to make a Christmas star for your tree, try paint by numbers, or show off your artistic talents by painting flowers. Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all […]
Posted inState News, Vedette Schools
Tax Credit Scholarships Set to Expire Following Inaction by Legislature
Following intense political pressure from special interest groups, the Illinois General Assembly failed to even vote on extending the Invest in Kids Act Tax Credit Scholarship Program during their 2023 veto session. Their inaction will result in more than 9,500 students from low-income families statewide losing their scholarships following the end of this school year, […]