Saint Xavier welcomed new students during Cougar Trax, featuring educational sessions, First-Year Fest, and the New Student Induction Ceremony.
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Crete Township planning a Grand Celebration
Plans are underway for Crete Township’s Grand Celebration marking its 175th birthday on September 6.
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Monee eyeing I-57 access study
Monee officials are keeping an eye on the upcoming I-57 Access Study Public Meeting that includes a proposed extension of the interstate.
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MSD114 Teacher’s Union contract passes
The union contract for teachers at Manhattan School District 114 has been approved, Union President Susan Kubik reported at the August 14 meeting.
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Beecher approves the 1%
At the July 28 village board meeting, it was unanimously passed that come 2026, the tax will remain in effect.
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Now Open: Sip Freely at Manhattan Speakeasy
Manhattan’s Speakeasy now officially is open inside Peaceful Grounds Coffee Company, offering guests a menu of handcrafted cocktails and tasty small plates.
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Grant Park Fall Fest Shaping Up
Grant Park area residents can look forward to a fun-filled, activity-packed fall fest this upcoming September after the board revealed some of what has been planned.
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Up a creek; Peotone School District discusses budget
Before discussions of the budget got underway at the Peotone 207-U Committee of the Whole meeting, some other items were tackled with ease.
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Rollin’ Smoke BBQ Still Off the Road in Manteno
When Scott and Chrissy Grandys chose Manteno as the ideal location to expand their business, SR Rollin’ Smoke BBQ, they saw it as a win-win for everyone.
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Holland Drive renamed in Crete
The old saying “The more things change, the more they stay the same” could apply to Holland Drive in Crete.