The Will County Resource Recovery and Energy (RRE) Division is offering free fire extinguisher recycling, with year-round drop-off locations available in New Lenox, Peotone, and Wheatland Township. “Homeowners and businesses should frequently check the expiration date on fire extinguishers,” said County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant. “This service offers an environmentally friendly option for recycling those expired […]
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Crete PD One Officer Shy of Being Fully Staffed
By Karen Haave Crete Police Department is looking for one more new officer, with the unexpected resignation of one officer last month. Police Chief Scott Pieritz said during the village board meeting on October 23 that the officer was in his second month of field training when he submitted his resignation via email. “I have […]
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Monee Police Blotter: October 23 – 27
October 23, at approximately 6:42 p.m., a traffic stop on Ridgeland resulted in the arrest of Amari N. Thelmon, 27, of the 7400 block of S. Kimbark Avenue, Chicago, for driving with a suspended license, no valid insurance, and passing on the left oncoming traffic. He was cited and released. October 24, at approximately 6:08 […]
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Beecher Police Department Swears-In Chaplains
People tend to think of chaplains being used in war time – assisting soldiers in their faith. In the Beecher Police Department, chaplains also are used to promote the mental health and well-being of police officers, victims, and those who call for help. The new chaplains will be conducting ride-alongs with police officers and consoling […]
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Monee Police Blotter: October 2 – 5
October 2, at approximately 6:11 p.m., a traffic stop on Monee-Manhattan Road resulted in the arrest of Jeremiah B. Dawson, 22, of Matteson, for driving with no valid driver’s license and no insurance. He was cited and released. October 2, at approximately 1:30 p.m., officers met with a victim of an Instagram scam. The victim […]
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Ware Sentenced to 25 Years
Set fire to landlord’s home with two people inside. Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Dion Ware, 53, of Crest Hill, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for setting fire in 2021 to the single-family home in Crest Hill in which he was a renter. Ware was found guilty of Aggravated Arson (a […]
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Harvey Sentenced to 30 Years for Frankfort/New Lenox Armed Robberies
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Dontavious Harvey, 24, of Dolton, was sentenced recently by Circuit Judge David Carlson to 30 years in prison for Armed Robbery (a Class X felony) in two 2019 armed robberies in Frankfort and New Lenox. Harvey also pled guilty to Aggravated Battery (a Class 3 felony) of a […]
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Beecher Police Blotter: September 26 – October 1
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. September 26, Terell Booker, 50, of the 4900 block of Northcote Avenue, East Chicago, Indiana, was stopped at Dixie Highway and Miller Street for speeding, no valid registration, and also found to have a […]
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Chattic Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
Guilty of aggravated driving under the influence resulting in death of motorcycle passenger. Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced Corey Chattic, 51, of Oswego, has been sentenced to eight years in prison for Aggravated Driving While Under the Influence (a Class 2 felony) and Driving on a Suspended or Revoked License (a Class A […]
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Monee Police Blotter: September 26 – October 1
September 26, at approximately 5:30 p.m., a traffic stop on Monee-Manhattan Road resulted in the arrest of Wauconda Haynes, 26, of Gary, for driving while suspended and no insurance. She was cited and released. September 26, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to the Quality Inn for the removal of a disruptive subject. Upon arrival, […]