The Will County Division of Transportation (WCDOT) launched a new interactive online map to help residents stay up-to-date on county-wide construction projects. The map includes the 2023 Will County Road Construction Schedule, with multiple reconstruction, repaving, and improvement projects scheduled. “While traffic cones and delays are not always a welcome sight, our 2023 construction schedule […]
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IPPA Offers New Resource Guide for Producers Hiring International Workers
Labor continues to be a challenge, even as hog farm wages increased more than 21 percent from 2021 to 2022, farmers still cannot find domestic labor. “Pork producers currently are facing a shortage of on-farm labor,” explained Chad Leman, IPPA President. “One option many producers, including myself, are starting to explore to combat this problem […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new umbrella take-and-make craft is available for April and may be picked up any time. April 20, 21, 27, and 28, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games, music, and a craft! Call to register. April 25, at 4 p.m., […]
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Beecher Police Chief Lemming Named ILACP ‘Chief of the Year’
The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police (ILACP) would like to congratulate Beecher Police Chief Terry Lemming on winning the 2023 Chief of the Year Award. The award goes to a chief who excels in his/her own department and provides extraordinary service to the association. A committee composed of several from the 1,400+ member statewide […]
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Will County Sheriff’s Office Police Blotter: March 7 – 13
New Lenox/Frankfort March 7 •N. Cedar and Lenox Street, New Lenox: Daniel R. Reyes, 47, of Lockport, was cited for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. •W. Laraway and Nelson Road, New Lenox: Brandon Sanchez Montoya, 24, of Joliet, was cited for speeding, no valid driver’s license, and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. […]
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Will County Sheriff’s Office Police Blotter: March 14 – 20
South Townships March 15 •S. Spencer and Delaney Road, Manhattan: Jorge Mejia, 21, of Houston, Texas, was cited for speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle, and no valid driver’s license. March 17 •W. Stripmine and S. Rt. 129, Wilmington: John Segerberg, 34, of 470 E. Mesa Drive in Godley, was arrested for DUI, driving while […]
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WCHD Offers Free Pace Vouchers for Well-Woman Visits
The Will County Health Department (WCHD) is offering free Pace Suburban Bus vouchers for women seeking preventative medical care. The vouchers are available to any woman of child-bearing age (18-44), who is impacted by a transportation barrier and may be used for a preventative care visit and/or follow up visits. Bus vouchers include full day […]
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Spring Lunch/Bingo April 27; RSVP Now!
Join Meals on Wheels for an afternoon of food, fun, and Bingo, on Thursday, April 27, from 1 – 4 p.m., at St. Paul’s United Church of Christ, 5323 W. Margaret Street in Monee. Lunch is served at 1 p.m., followed by Bingo and prizes at 2 p.m. A $4 donation is suggested for lunch […]
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Say No; Stop Bullying Event!
Join others on Sunday, April 16, from noon to 2 p.m. at Cornerstone Coffee Shop in Peotone, for a “Say No; Stop Bullying” event, which features special guests and free resources to support and strengthen young people dealing with bullying. The program is presented in conjunction with School District 207-U, Peotone Park District, Friends of […]
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‘Rescue ME’ Crafters’ Resale
They’re back! The Manhattan-Elwood Quilt Group is hosting its Rescue ME Crafters’ Resale on Saturday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Manhattan Township Office, 230 Wabash Street, in Manhattan. The resale features quilting, sewing, and needlework supplies. Purchase a bag to fill for a $10 donation. They also have vintage quilts […]