Current schedule for Local Farmers Markets; don’t forget the season soon will be ending: Beecher – Saturday, September 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets, through September; Manhattan – Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, […]
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UW-Whitewater Football Roster Names Local Athletes
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater football team began its 2024 season recently with a 34-7 victory against John Carroll University. The Warhawks are ranked third in the nation by D3football.com and the American Football Coaches Association. The following local student-athletes are members of this year’s UW-Whitewater football team, and include: Braeden Barrett, of Mokena, a graduate […]
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FHOF Hosting ‘Meet our Docs’ Event
Evening aims to enhance connections between community members, local physicians Franciscan Health Olympia Fields is hosting a free Meet our Docs event aimed at enhancing connections between south suburban residents with the physicians serving their communities. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., in The Spine at Franciscan Health […]
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High School Golf Highlights
Illinois Lutheran Chargers: The Illinois Lutheran Chargers Golf Team won their match on Tuesday, September 10, on Cardinal Creeks’ north course against the co-op team of St. Anne and Clifton Central. The boys finished with a total of 195 to St. Anne’s 205. The Chargers leading scorer was Eli Potempa, who carded a 43 – […]
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Looking Back
By Arline Adamsick The Manteno News: September 12, 1974 Why on earth would someone – anyone – destroy warning signs and barricades? “Destruction of Warning Reflectors Could Cause Death or Disablement” “What could have been a near tragedy occurred Monday night two miles northeast of Manteno. Bill Fullerton’s car caromed off a huge pile of […]
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Recycle Hazardous Household Waste and More
Recyclepalooza returns to New Lenox this Saturday, September 14, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free recycling for electronics, household hazardous waste, metal, wood, clothing, books, toys, and more. Appointments are required and may be made at www.willcountygreen.com. The exact location is emailed to attendees after registration. Volunteer shifts also are available. The event […]
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On the Trail of Good Times: Savor the Flavors, Scenery of Shawnee Hills Wine Trail
By CELESTE HUTTES Illinois Farm Bureau Partners While the proverbial “road not taken” might appeal to poets, wine lovers prefer a trail well-traveled. In the southernmost stretch of Illinois, the Shawnee Hills Wine Trail proves fine wines and the great outdoors are the perfect pairing. A Wine Trail Is Born The roots of the Shawnee […]
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Fall Fest’s Grand Marshal Knows Everyone and Everything
Monee’s Sesquicentennial Fall Fest Parade honored one of the village’s oldest families, naming Bing Bisping as its Grand Marshal. Bing is recognized for being knowledgeable about Monee, as well as for being a lot of fun. Village officials tease that “He knows everything and everyone – just ask him,” and has plenty of great stories […]
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Vietnam Wall a Moving Event
By Karen Haave The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall lists the names of more than 58,000 service members who gave their lives between 1957 and 1975. But one in particular earned a special tribute when the 375-foot-long replica, of the monument in Washington, D.C., was displayed last week in Monee. First Lieutenant William H. Gottschalk, HMM-262, MAG-36, […]
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Forest Preserve’s Fall on the Farm Features Petting Zoo, Food Trucks, Bounce House, Antique Tractors
Harvest some good memories this September with a visit to the Forest Preserve District of Will County’s free, family-friendly Fall on the Farm event at Riverview Farmstead Preserve in Naperville. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, September 14. “Riverview is the perfect site to host this fun farm-themed […]