By Stephen Nelson At the Bourbonnais Village Boarding Meeting on Monday, August 19, trustees approved a settlement agreement with a contractor who abruptly stopped work on the extension of the sewer system to the northern-most reaches of the village. When the contractor, M&J Underground, Inc., of Monee, stopped work, Bourbonnais fired the company from the […]
Category: Manteno Vedette Mayhem
Posted inCrete, Manteno Vedette Mayhem, Vedette Mayhem
Crete Residents Urged to Purchase Vehicle Stickers
By Karen Haave Crete residents who have not purchased their vehicle stickers yet are urged to do so. Police Chief Scott Pieritz, in his report to the village board last week, said sticker enforcement is about to begin. “We are beginning enforcement of village stickers,” he said. “If you haven’t purchased one as of now, […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: August 16-22
On August 16, a Peotone Officer was requested to meet with a complainant in the 400 block of E. South Street, referencing a report for fraud. Upon arrival, the officer was advised an unknown subject used the complainant’s personal information to obtain a student loan. The complainant was requesting the report for documentation to the loan […]
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Jimerson Found Guilty of Robbery, Intimidation, Domestic Battery
Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow announced Marquel Jimerson, 29, of Joliet, was found guilty late Friday afternoon, August 16, of Robbery (a Class 2 felony), Intimidation of a Witness (a Class 3 felony), and three counts of Domestic Battery (Class 4 felonies), following a jury trial before Judge Art Smigielski. Sentencing and post-trial […]
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Monee Police Blotter: August 9 – 13
On August 9, at approximately 10:10 a.m., officers were dispatched to the Monee Police Department to meet with a victim of fraud. Upon arrival, they met with a subject who said he had put tires for a Cadillac on Facebook Marketplace to sell. A buyer responded, and the deal was set to be made at […]
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Beecher Police Blotter
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On July 16, Franklin Strzebonski, 22, of Crete, was stopped for having a suspended registration and found to have a driver’s license that was expired for more than a year. He was issued citations […]
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McMillian of NC Found Guilty of First Degree Murder
Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow announced Deiontae McMillian, 30, of Fayetteville, N.C., was found guilty recently of First-Degree Murder (a Class X felony) following a jury trial before Judge Carmen Goodman. Sentencing and post-trial motions are scheduled for October 21. On November 12, 2018, at 8:59 a.m., Will County Sheriff’s Police were dispatched […]
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Manhattan Police Blotter: August 8-15
On August 13, police arrested Nikkio Dickerson, 22, of Richton Park, after conducting a traffic stop for speeding at 270 West North. Dickerson also was cited for obstructed windows, operation of uninsured motor vehicle, and operation of vehicle with suspended registration.
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Peotone Police Blotter: August 9 -12
On August 9, Peotone Police were dispatched to the 600 block of 88th Avenue in reference to a disturbance. Upon arrival, the officers met with a couple involved in a verbal dispute. After speaking with both parties involved, the dispute was peacefully resolved, and the parties advised they did not require any additional assistance and […]
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Mt. Prospect Nonprofit Receives $299,047 Federal Grant
Smoke alarms to be distributed and installed for Illinois residents. Camp I Am Me by Illinois Fire Safety Alliance is proud to announce it has been awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) program. This $299,047 grant will enable Camp […]