By Stephanie Irvine The Manhattan Fire Protection District assisted in fighting a three-alarm blaze at the Tri-Star Cabinet and Top factory, at 1000 S. Cedar Road in New Lenox on Thursday morning. “Shortly before 10:30 a.m., we were alerted to a potential structural fire,” Marisa Tomich of the New Lenox Fire Protection District reported. […]
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Cool Stuff at the Monee Fire Department Open House
By Karen Haave There was some cool stuff going on at Monee Fire Department’s open house on Saturday. Oh, sure, there was the demonstration of the 100-foot tower ladder, which made everyone dizzy just watching it ascend into its full height. The ladder truck is valued at $2.5 million, by the way! And there were […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: October 6 – 9
On October 6, Peotone Police responded to report of domestic battery in the 300 block of Glenview Lane. Upon arrival officers separated and spoke with all parties involved. They stated it was a verbal dispute, and there was no evidence of any physical contact. Parties were advised to remain separated for the evening. On October […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: October 1 – 4
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On October 1, Ricardo Soto, 22, of Beecher, was stopped for speeding and found to have a suspended driver’s license. He was issued a citation for being suspended, speeding, and no insurance, then released […]
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Monee Police Blotter: September 30 – October 5
On September 30, at approximately 8:49 p.m., a traffic stop resulted in the arrest of Basil F. McClain, 52, of Monee, for driving on a revoked driver’s license after being stopped for a registration violation. McClain was cited and released on a notice-to-appear. On October 2, at approximately 11:55 a.m., a traffic stop resulted in […]
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Monee FPD Open House Saturday, October 12
Monee Fire Protection District’s open house this weekend will feature station tours, demonstrations, and free hot dogs and popcorn. The event will take place on Saturday, October 12, at the Monee fire station, 5500 W. Main Street, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Fire safety open houses have been on hold there for the past […]
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Manhattan Police Blotter: September 30-October 3
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely an accusation, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On October 3, officers responded to 24131 Sunset Lakes Drive for an unwanted subject’s complaint. Officers learned from the homeowner all residents had previously vacated the residence, at which time the house was […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: September 27 – October 3
On October 3, a Peotone Officer assisted by University Park executed a no bond warrant of arrest, on a white male, 49, for violation of an order of protection. The male subject was placed into custody without incident and transported to Peotone PD for processing. Upon completion of booking, the arrestee was transported to Will […]
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Live Burns During Fire Prevention Week
Live burns demonstrate home fire sprinkler effectiveness versus quick growth of today’s home fires. This fall, as part of national Fire Prevention Week education efforts, the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) will be working with greater Chicago area fire departments to present live burn demonstrations at their open house events. Fire Prevention Week […]
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Will County Sheriff’s Office Receives Donation of K9 Body Armor
Will County Sheriff’s Office K9s Lizzy, Ryker, Malice, Riggs, Loki, Cap, Shep, and Chase have received bullet and stab protective vests thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vests were embroidered with the sentiment “This gift of protection provided by Vested Interest in K9s.” Vested Interest in K9s, […]