Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On November 30, Poshala Wilson, 38, of Momence, was stopped for a vehicle equipment violation and found to have a suspended driver’s license. She was issued citations for both violations and released on a […]
Author Archives: Arline Adamsick
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Manteno News: December 5, 1974 “Do Your Christmas Shopping Now, Before the Penny Candy Goes Up!” “There were certain advantages to shopping in the old Stocksdale, Weber, and Surprenant Store on Main Street just after the turn of the century. Almost everything a body could want could be purchased under one […]
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Library Hosting Tuesday Morning Book Discussion
The Kankakee Public Library, 201 E. Merchant Street, hosts the Tuesday Morning Book Discussion on the second Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. In December, the group will meet on Tuesday, December 10, to discuss “A Christmas Memory,” by Richard Paul Evans. In “A Christmas Memory,” by Richard Paul Evans (#1 New York Times […]
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Doctors’ Tips for a Healthy/Safe Holiday Season
(StatePoint) The holiday season is a joyous time of year, but it can also throw your wellness routines out of alignment. Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices during this period, so you can start 2025 on the right foot. “Everyone’s holiday wish is to be happy, healthy, and safe, but the season is often a time […]
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Will County Board Sets Stage for Partnership
Connecting nature-conservation coalition to food and farming groups. On Thursday, November 21, the Will County Board adopted a resolution urging creation of a systems approach for increasing the supply of “locally produced/processed foods to complement global supply chains that may be disrupted in emergency events.” Will County Board Chair Judy Ogalla spearheaded passage of the […]
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Garden of Prayer Youth Center November Local Business Spotlight Honoree
For her November local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Garden of Prayer Youth Center, headquartered in Kankakee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the organization’s new headquarters and presented the directors with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “For my November 2024 local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize […]
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Year-End Campaign Aims to Raise $45,000
…to give people more of what they love about Will County Forest Preserves… The Nature Foundation of Will County is launching its year-end giving campaign with a goal to raise $45,000 to support the Forest Preserve District of Will County. Every donation helps fund vital projects and programs to helps give forest preserve visitors more […]
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Monee Police Blotter: November 16 – 27
On November 16, at approximately 10:05 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Carlos Cardenas, 23, of Peotone, for speeding over the posted limit and driving while his license was suspended. Cardenas was released with a notice-to-appear via his citations. On November 17, at approximately 6:23 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the […]
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Bobcats Lose to ICCP in Tourney
By Jim Piacentini On Friday, November 29, the Beecher Bobcats came out cold against IC Catholic Prep of Elmhurst and were out-scored 13- 25 in the first quarter, at the Thanksgiving Tourney. The Bobcats were led by Orlin Nesbitt with 16 points and 4 rebounds, Dominick DeFrank, also had 16 points , along with 4 […]
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Devils Top Panthers in Barn Burner!
By Jim Piacentini At the Thanksgiving Tourney on Friday, November 29, the game between the Peotone Blue Devils and the Manteno Panthers was a barn burner. Both teams came out shooting and ready to go. By the end of the first quarter, Manteno had a one-point lead, 12-11. The second was the same, with the […]