By Karen Haave Three Village of Monee employees were recognized for exemplary performance with semi-annual CREW awards during the July 24 meeting of the board of trustees. Honorees are Kevin Marrero – Monee Department of Public Works, Tracey Henson – Emergency Management Agency; and Christian Schabacker – Monee Police Department. “CREW is an acronym that […]
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Monee Ordinance Requires Minors To Be Supervised
By Karen Haave Now, minors under the age of 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult during limited times at some events in Monee, according to an ordinance adopted by the village board last week. The ordinance also stipulates only surgical N95 face masks will be allowed to be worn. Monee Police Chief […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: July 19 – 26
On Monday, July 22, a Peotone Officer was dispatched to meet with a complainant standing by at the Peotone Police Department. Upon arrival, the officer met with a paving company representative, who advised that sometime between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., on Saturday, July 20, a generator was stolen from the corner of North and […]
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Manhattan Police Blotter: July 22-23
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On July 22, officers cited Nelson Marquez-Martinez, 35, of Joliet, after officers conducted a traffic stop at Cedar and Smith Roads. Marquez-Martinez was issued citations for no valid driver’s license, speeding, and operation of […]
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Monee Police Blotter: July 15 – 23
On July 15, at approximately 12 p.m., Monee Officers responded to a report of two Volvo Semi-Tractors missing from the Pilot Travel Center north lot. Upon the officers’ arrival, they met with the truck owner, who stated the trucks were parked in the lot after two employees were relieved of their jobs with the company. […]
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Scholarship Honors Fallen, Injured Officers
On July 22, organizers of the “I Got Your Six 5K” made a $65,000 donation toward KCC scholarships in memory of Bradley Police Sgt. Marlene Rittmanic and honoring the resilience of Bradley Police Sgt. Tyler Bailey. The donation funds the Rittmanic-Bailey Law Enforcement Scholarship at Kankakee Community College. For the 2024 – ’25 school year, […]
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Manhattan Police Blotter: July 13-17
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On July 13, officers arrested Jennifer Tribolet, 49, of Plainfield, after conducting a traffic stop at East North and Wabash. Tribolet was issued citations for driving while license suspended, driving while registration suspended, […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: July 11-18
On July 11, at 9 p.m., Peotone Police were requested to meet with a complainant standing by at the police department in reference to a harassment complaint. The officer responded and met with the complainant, who advised they were being harassed via email and other electronic accounts by an ex. After hearing the complainant’s concerns, […]
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Severe Weather Impact in Manhattan
On July 15, at approximately 9:44 p.m., a large area of the Village of Manhattan, Manhattan Township, and Wilton Center was impacted by severe weather, including damaging winds, heavy rainfall, and tornadic activity. Widespread property damage occurred in Ranch Oaks Subdivision in Manhattan Township, leaving residents without power for an extended period. Three homes sustained […]
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Monee Police Blotter: July 6 – 12
On July 6, at approximately 6:34 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Alejandro Estrella, 33, of Cedar Lake, Indiana. Estrella was issued citations for speeding over the statutory limit (35-mph over the posted limit) and driving without valid insurance. He was released with a notice-to-appear via his citations. On July 6, at […]