I decided to go to my first School board meeting during covid when I thought the decision were hurting the kids. I thought I could have conversation and rationally explain, and they would make changes. But the Government system was in place and the following months and years things did not get better. My friends […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. The library will be closed for Easter on Friday, April 7. Youth Services A new umbrella take-and-make craft is available for pick up in April. Pick up any time. March 30, 31, and April 6, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games, music, […]
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Letter to the Editor: Hubbard
Dear Editor: With more effective Alzheimer’s treatments on the horizon, it’s an exciting time in the fight against Alzheimer’s and all other dementia – but we have more work to do. That’s why volunteer advocates from across the United States will come together at our nation’s Capital to speak about the devastating toll of this […]
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Familiar Faces Speak at Beecher School Board Meeting
By Jeff Vorva The public comment portion of the Beecher School District 200-U board meeting on March 13 had some familiar faces make comments. Some of the board members themselves. A couple of members commented on the April 4 referendum, in which the board is asking for a 5.35 percent referendum rate, which would cost […]
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IGA for Village of Beecher and BFPD Not Going Anywhere Yet
By Jeff Vorva For now, the intergovernmental agreement between the Village of Beecher and the Beecher Fire Protection District is still a thing. At the village’s board meeting on March 13, an ordinance to dissolve the agreement was tabled. At the center of the board/fire district unpleasantness is an independent fire inspection system that board […]
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Lenten Soup Supper/Worship Service
The Greater Peotone Clergy Association will host its weekly Lenten soup supper and worship service on Wednesday, March 29, at Community Presbyterian Church, 64 W. Walnut Street, Manteno. The soup supper begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by the worship service at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend.
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Will County Board Approves Election Judge Pay Increase
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry announced the Will County Board recently approved her request to immediately raise the salaries of election judges, starting with the 2023 Consolidated Election. The base pay for working on Election Day will jump to $200 from $150 for trained election judges. “Our election judges provide an incredibly important service […]
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Will County Early Voting Expands to 25 Locations
Will County Clerk Lauren Staley Ferry reminds voters Early Voting for the April 4 Consolidated Election expanded to 25 locations across Will County on Monday, March 20. Early Voting at the Will County Clerk’s Office, 302 N. Chicago Street in downtown Joliet, also continues through Monday, April 3. Hours for Early Voting vary, depending upon […]
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Beecher Community Library News
Call the library at 708-946-9090 for programs that require registration. Youth Services A new colorful snail take-and-make craft is available for March. Pick up any time! March 23, 24, 30, and 31, at 10 a.m., Beecher Bookworm Buddies: Enjoy stories, games, music, and a craft! Call to register. Adult Services March 23, 28, and 30, […]
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County Mental Health Board Holds First Meeting
Newly created board elects first president and secretary; establishes bylaws. The Will County Community Mental Health Board held their first meeting to elect officers and establish bylaws. This marks the first key step for the newly created board to establish their plan to evaluate and improve community mental health services in Will County, including the […]