On Wednesday, September 25, Chicago Honor Flight #118 took 113 veterans from all branches of the military from Midway to Washington, D.C. It was a day they will never forget. Of those 113, there was: One from World War II, age 97; two from the Korean War, average age 86; and 110 from the Vietnam […]
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LIHEAP Applications Open
LIHEAP applications now open for seniors, customers with disabilities, and children ages five and younger. Households already disconnected or that have a disconnection notice within seven days also can apply for assistance Applications now are open for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for income-qualified residential customers who are ages 60 and older, […]
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High School Golf Results
Peotone: On Wednesday, October 2, the Blue Devil Golf Team competed in the 2A Golf Regional at Green Garden. The team finished sixth out of nine teams, with a score of 373. Joe Hasse tied for 10th place among 54 players and earned a spot in the 2A Sectional on Monday, October 7, at Wedgewood […]
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Live Burns During Fire Prevention Week
Live burns demonstrate home fire sprinkler effectiveness versus quick growth of today’s home fires. This fall, as part of national Fire Prevention Week education efforts, the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) will be working with greater Chicago area fire departments to present live burn demonstrations at their open house events. Fire Prevention Week […]
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900-Plus Accountants Volunteer During 15th CPA Day of Service
It was “a good day for doing good” for the 15th year in a row as more than 900 certified public accountants (CPAs) across Illinois participated in the Illinois CPA Society’s annual CPA Day of Service on September 20, with others still planning activities later this fall. The 927 volunteers, so far, took part in […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services Kids are welcome to stop by the library and vote on a name for the giant stuffed monkey for our “2024 Name Our Ape Election” and then receive an “I voted” sticker. A candy corn take-and-make craft now is available. Pick up anytime! […]
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Charger Volleyball Ends Conference Season
The Chargers had a long week of volleyball, starting with the Lutheran Invitational Tournament held at Wisconsin Lutheran College in Milwaukee on Saturday, September 28. The Chargers faced some very tough competition against schools more than double their size. The day started against state-ranked Manitowoc Lutheran, and the Chargers lost, 12-25, 12-25. The Chargers then […]
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‘Volley for the Cure’ Goes to Peotone
By Jim Piacentini In the Volley for the Cure conference match-up between the Manteno Panthers and the Peotone Blue Devils on Tuesday, October 1, the two schools came out like gang busters. It was evident each one wanted to win the volleyball match. Manteno took the first set, 25-20, and were led by senior Brynn […]
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Monee Police Blotter: September 24 – 26
On September 24, at approximately 5:44 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Mauricio Garcia-Castro, 28, of Chicago Heights, for no valid driver’s license after being stopped for a registration violation. Garcia-Castro was cited and released on a notice-to-appear. On September 25, at approximately 1:40 p.m., officers were dispatched to the area of […]
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Clove Alliance Offers Support Group for Adult Survivors
Clove Alliance is offering “Survivors’ Circle,” an adult support group for survivors of sexual violence. Connect with other survivors in a compassionate, supportive, and safe space. Participants will seek healing together and work on skills to cope with challenges. The group is open to ages 18+, and the survivor does not need to be a […]