By Karen Haave L.E.A.D. in Monee will celebrate law enforcement again on Saturday, May 18, with a parade, food, raffles, and more. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day is organized and hosted by Monee residents Tracey and John Henson, with support from a handful of volunteers. Although it is tagged L.E.A.D. in Monee, the event is open […]
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Police Chiefs Association Holding Law Enforcement Memorial Day May 9
The 43rd annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day, sponsored by the Police Chiefs Association of Will County, is scheduled for Thursday, May 9. Details of the event were announced by Tracy Chapman, president of the Association and deputy director of the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The event will begin with a 10:30 a.m. Mass […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: April 27-May 2
On April 27, there was a disturbance reported in the 300 block of Harlem involving an argument over property while one individual was moving out. The police intervened to ensure the situation remained peaceful until the moving party could finish retrieving their belongings. On April 28, officers responded to a domestic disturbance in the 900 […]
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Monee Police Blotter: April 11 – 28
On April 11, at approximately 4:25 p.m., officers responded to a theft complaint at Thorntons and met with a University Park woman who explained to officers she had lost her credit card and soon discovered it had been used on three separate occasions at Thorntons to purchase gas. Investigation took over and determined the card […]
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KRRC Donates $800 to Manteno Legion
Recently, the Kankakee River Running Club (KRRC) donated $800 Springfest 5K Run/Walk profits to the Manteno American Legion. Springfest was held on April 13 in Manteno. The Running Club also donated a Monical’s Family Pleaser pizza and Certificate of Appreciation to the Manteno Police Department for their yearly support and route assistance during the Springfest […]
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Cervantes-Diaz Found Guilty of Child Pornography
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Jose Ramon Cervantes-Diaz, 52, of Bolingbrook, was found guilty recently of three counts of Child Pornography (a Class 2 felony) following a bench trial before Circuit Judge Carmen Goodman. Sentencing is scheduled for July 17. In July 2021, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Chicago received information concerning an individual […]
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ISP Celebrates Law Enforcement Appreciation Month
Throughout May, Gov. J.B. Pritzker, the Illinois State Police (ISP), and law enforcement agencies across the state will celebrate Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Illinois. ​Gov. Pritzker proclaimed May as Law Enforcement Appreciation Month in Illinois to serve as a time when we come together to remember those who have lost their lives in the […]
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Rep. Haas Passes Bill Supporting Law Enforcement
Recently, House Bill 5174, filed by State Rep. Jackie Haas, passed the House floor with a unanimous vote of 108-0. “Today’s passage of House Bill 5174 is a huge win for law enforcement officers and school safety,” said Rep. Haas. “This bill will incentivize retired law enforcement officers to return to work as school safety […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: April 18-22
April 18 a Peotone Officer was dispatched to BP for the report of a traffic accident. Officer responded and spoke with involved parties, who relayed there were no injuries and minor damage. Parties advised they were going to exchange information and handle between themselves and did not wish for a police report. April 21 […]
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Monee Police Blotter: April 15 – 21
April 15, at approximately 6:15 p.m., a traffic stop for no registration ended with Erin Hall, 31, of Monee, being placed under arrest for a Texas Warrant. Ms. Hall was wanted by Texas for violation of probation and possession of a controlled substance. Texas apparently believes that having drugs while you’re on probation means you […]