Trustees of the Beecher Public Library District have scheduled the regular monthly meetings for the coming fiscal year. The meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month. Each meeting begins at 7 p.m. in the Beecher Community Library at 660 Penfield Street. Regular board meetings are scheduled for July 18, August 15, […]
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Beecher Fire Inspections Hit a Snag
By Jeff Vorva Getting a new fire inspector for the Village of Beecher hit a snag. At the June 12 board meeting, Mayor Marcy Meyer said the hiring of a new inspector is on hold because an inspector from SAFEbuilt, they were hoping to use, backed out. “Just at the end of last week, the […]
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Kankakee Kultivators Garden Walk June 22, Activity Updates!
When Peter Meany was a kid, he and a good buddy happily spent a lot of time at the tree nursery owned by his buddy’s dad, who enthusiastically grew and recommended native Illinois plants and trees. Peter was hooked. As an adult, he started from scratch and, without professional help, he’s developed a rich landscape […]
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Beecher School Board Had Good News Regarding Budget
By Jeff Vorva On a night in which softball players and track stars were honored for state success, Beecher School District 200-U Superintendent Jack Gaham clarified the role of a new sports booster club. At the June 12 board meeting, Gaham said the booster club formed, and he wanted to let the public know its […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. The library will close at 4 p.m. on Friday, June 30, because of the Fourth of July Festival, but will be open from 9 a.m. to noon, on Saturday, July 1. WiFi hotspots now are available for checkout for Beecher cardholders ages 18 and over. […]
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Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields Hosting Baby Expo
Free event open to new and expectant parents. Franciscan Health Family Birth Center Olympia Fields is hosting a free Baby Expo, for new and expectant parents, on Saturday, July 8, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Olympia Fields County Club – 2800 Country Club Drive in Olympia Fields. The event features a breakfast buffet, […]
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GSU: The Knowledge Exchange Summer Session Activities
The summer session of presentations, a performance, and a field trip begins on Friday, July 7, with an in person photo lecture series with Myras Osman. The series will be held July 7, 14, and 21, from 10 a.m. to noon, in room B2203. Then on July 28, “Catch the Twain” will be featured from […]
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Midland States Bank Announces Area’s New Market President
Midland States Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Mike O’Brien to Market President for the Kankakee area, including Beecher, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Dwight, Grant Park, Herscher, Kankakee, Manteno, and Momence. In his new role, O’Brien provides leadership to the area commercial banking team, establishes and maintains ongoing client relationships, and supports growth for customer […]
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Crete Woman’s Club Hosting 32nd Garden Walk; Get Tickets Now!
Crete Woman’s Club proudly announces its 32nd year of beautiful garden walks. Five lovely gardens will grace the 2023 “A Day in the Country.” Two Crete gardens, two Monee gardens, and one Steger garden will be showcased displaying nature’s beauty, along with each gardener’s designs, whimsy, and knowledge. Gardens may be previewed on Tuesday evening, […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. WiFi hotspots now are available for checkout for Beecher cardholders ages 18 and over. Hotspots may be checked out for one week and can be taken anywhere for internet on the go! Visit beecherlibrary.org/devices for more information. Our Summer Reading Special Event, Animals Around the […]