The Peotone Vedette: January 31, 1975 There were three related articles on the front page of the paper that week – and those three concerned the fire department… “Presbyteers Donate to Fire Department Ambulance Fund,” which resulted in a $200 donation to help meet the goal; “Fire Department Called Six Times;” plus “Fire Department Calls […]
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Looking Back January 16, 2025
The Peotone Vedette: January 3, 1975 “1974 – The Year That Was in Peotone” By Audrey DeMuth “As 1974 opened, Peotone drivers, like our counterparts everywhere, were in the grip of a gas shortage that threatened our lifeline to jobs, schools, and shopping. We survived the long freezing waits in line for gas, only to […]
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Will County EMA Advises of Upcoming Cold Snap
The Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is cautioning residents about an upcoming stretch of cold weather over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting a three-day stretch of extremely cold weather from Sunday, January 19, through Tuesday, January 21. During this time, low temperatures are expected to […]
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The Monee Monitor: January 3, 1975 “Court Appearances January 15 in County Drug Raid” “Preliminary hearings are set for January 15 for four persons arrested December 20 in what narcotics agents have said is the biggest seizure of amphetamines in Will County. Of the four arrested, three are out on bond. Those arrested include: James […]
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Beecher Stays on Top for the Week
In conference action on January 7, Beecher put five guys in double figures and improved to 9-7, with an 80-60 win at Donovan. On the night, Orlin Nesbitt led the Bobcats with 23 points, along with 6 rebounds and 3 assists. Nico Fox scored 14 points and had 5 rebounds, Wences Baumgartner added 13 points, […]
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Looking Back
The Beecher Herald: January 2, 1975 Here are some of the 1974 Beecher highlights from “A Word Picture of 1974 Happenings in Beecher”…. January: Township would levy an additional 5¢ in road and bridge fund; Village initiated crossing guard program; School board reached ‘gentlemen’s agreement’ concerning snowmobiling being allowed on district property west of high […]
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Richard ‘Dick’ Benson
It is with sadness and great joy that we announce the passing of Richard “Dick” Benson of Peotone, from his earthly life into his eternal home with Jesus Christ on Thursday, December 12, 2024. Richard was preceded in death by his late wife, Barbara Jean Benson (nee Burckhart) last year. His accomplishments were many, but […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Manteno News: December 12, 1974 “Christmas Greetings from the 1910 Era Revive Memories” “Christmas greetings were once sent on postcards and pictured above are three fine examples from the collection of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Williams. These cards, postmarked 1910 and 1911, are typical of the colorful cards of that era. […]
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Christmas in Manteno
Manteno certainly was buzzing on Saturday, December 7, as the Village of Manteno, Manteno Chamber of Commerce, and the Community Arts Council of Kankakee County, celebrated the Christmas Season with Christmas in Manteno at the Square on Second. The well attended event had plenty for everyone, including a business walk, food, entertainment, sleigh rides, a […]
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MHS Selling Last of Tapestry Sofa Throws; On Sale Now!
Christmas Sale! Ten color-woven tapestry sofa throws, a forever heirloom, are available from the Manteno Historical Society. Valued at $75, they normally are $60, but are on sale this Christmas for only $50. Don’t wait, there are only 10 left. They will make great Christmas gifts. Call Jeff Jarvis at 815-933-2055.