Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame tight end who later coached the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl XX championship, has died at 86, his family announced Friday morning.
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Posted inManhattan
MFPD moves into new station, Park District takes over old station
The Manhattan Fire Protection District has settled into its new Fire Station 81 on VanderBoegh Court and all operations have completely moved over to the new station.
Posted inYour Town
Old Mill Fall Fest was best ever
There’s probably nothing that will ever diminish Ed Nelson’s enthusiasm for Peotone’s iconic windmill, or his energy promoting it.
Posted inClear-Ridge Reporter Schools
SXU hosts second Community Wellness and Resource Fair
Saint Xavier University welcomed community members to its second wellness fair, connecting attendees with health services, organizations and valuable local resources.
Posted inMonee
Monee barn fire blamed on spontaneous combustion
Spontaneous combustion has been determined to be the cause of a devastating fire in a Monee barn last month.
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan pursues grant for Route 52 pedestrian improvements
Manhattan residents have wanted safer pedestrian access along Route 52 — and the village board is pursuing a grant to help update the route.
Posted inBeecher
Beecher plans Nov. 29 holiday celebration
Now that the summer concert season has ended, Beecher’s village board has set Nov. 29 for its annual holiday celebration, including the lighting of the holiday tree.
Posted inPeotone
Peotone honors first responders
Peotone police firefighters were treated to a First Responders and Military Cookout on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon.
Posted inPeotone
Peotone speeds storm cleanup with neighbor help
Storm cleanup in Peotone took less than a month instead of several months, thanks to help from neighboring municipalities and townships. Public Works Supervisor Bob Hennke credited the relationships with Beecher and surrounding communities for the speed.
Posted inYour Town
Another clerk calls it quits amid Manteno chaos
A special 7 a.m. meeting in Manteno on Sept. 16 revealed the village was again without a clerk — and drew ire from Mayor Annette LaMore, who left the meeting she called illegal after delivering a lengthy statement.