Beecher Date: July 4 Time: Dusk Location: Fireman’s Park, 675 Penfield St Bridgeview Date: July 3 Time: 9:15 p.m. Location: Commissioners Park, 8100 S. Beloit Avenue Brookfield Date: July 4 Time: Dusk Location: Kiwanis Park, 8820 Brookfield Avenue Kankakee Date: July 4 Time: Dusk (show is about 25 minutes long) Location: Kankakee Community College, 100 […]
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Posted inManhattan
Round Barn interior construction starting soon
With the Round Barn being an iconic historical structure in Manhattan, everyone is anxious to hear when it will be ready to host events. While the exterior renovations have largely been completed, the Manhattan Park District has been working to finalize the architectural plans for its interior.
Posted inBeecher
Beecher Fire District seeks community input
The Beecher Fire Protection District issued a call for residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to provide and help gather community feedback about the fire district and “guide important conversations about the future of emergency services” within the district.
Posted inBeecher
Beecher street work no problem for Fourth of July fest
The Miller Street construction project in Beecher will not interfere with this weekend’s Independence Day celebration.
Posted inManteno Vedette Mayhem
Bicyclist dies after being hit by vehicle near Manteno
A Bourbonnais man died Monday after he was hit by a vehicle east of Manteno, Kankakee County Sheriff’s police said.
Posted inVedette Top News
Eagle Scout hopeful sponsors Diaper Drive
Aspiring Eagle Scout Jacob Brasel has created a Diaper Drive for Anew, a nonprofit organization.
Posted inManteno
Gotion Illinois welcomes veterans to Job Fair in Manteno
Gotion Illinois is hiring veterans for battery manufacturing jobs at a Manteno Job fair Saturday that offers entry-level positions.
Posted inKankakee
QuikTrip to break ground on $20M development in Kankakee
A $20 million QuikTrip convenience store and fuel station is breaking ground Friday in south Kankakee,
Posted inVedette Business
Gaming machine burglaries hit Will County businesses
A string of smash-and-grab burglaries has been terrorizing the south suburbs — and the most recent hits are targeting more rural areas of Will County.
Posted inGrant Park
“Not all residents and opinions matter” — another vacancy on Grant Park board
The Grant Park Village Board has lost another trustee under the leadership of Village President Ben Detloff — Julie Quinn’s departure marks the fourth person to leave since Detloff took the helm in April 2025.