The Monee Historical Society will host its second annual Art Auction & Wine and Cheese Reception on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 3 to 7 p.m.
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Former mayor leads Monee Fall Fest parade
Monee native son and former mayor led the village’s annual Fall Fest parade on Saturday.
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Peotone parks prepare for fall events
Summer programming has wrapped up and fall events are right around the corner at the Peotone Park District. The district is preparing for its Zombie Run/Walk 5k, a Halloween Dance, and other events, including a Stained-Glass Witch class, self-defense classes and more.
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Peotone celebrates historic mill with two-day festival
Things are looking good for Millie.
The 154-year-old mill at 427 W. Corning Ave. made it through the unprecedented August storms with minimal damage, and Peotone Historical Society officials are grateful for that. They are even more grateful she’s getting so much support from the village.
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Lynwood rink lands historic World Cup roller skating competition
The World Cup Figures roller skating competition comes to Lynwood Sept. 18-20 for the first time ever held in the United States, drawing 100 elite skaters from 10 countries.
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Officials share memories of 9/11
The terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, created for many of us what psychologists call a “Flashbulb Memory.”
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Purses in Paradise
The Vintage Purse Museum in Manteno is a restored historic landmark that showcases rare fashion treasures and supports workforce development for adults with disabilities. The museum features more than purses including a Comic Book Room, Barbie Room and Military Room. The museum hosted an open house on Aug. 29 complete with raffles, games, entertainment and free tours.
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Eight masked offenders rob Peotone Travel Center, damage poker machines
Eight masked offenders robbed the Peotone Travel Center early Sept. 3, damaging six poker machines and stealing an unknown amount of cash before fleeing in two unregistered Acuras, police said.
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Robbers target Monee Thorntons gaming machines
Monee Police responded to Thorntons, 25451 S. Ridgeland Avenue, for a burglary call at 2:52 a.m. on August 28.
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Peotone approves first facade improvement grant
The Village of Peotone approved the first Facade Improvement Program grant after the board adopted the program this past spring.