The family and friends of Courtney M. Drysdale now have some closure after police say they apprehended a suspect in the 30-year-old bar owner’s murder on February 2.
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Posted inBeecher
Beecher updates village building codes
After a long process, the Beecher Village Board finally approved an overhaul of its building codes.
Posted inVedette Mayhem
Manhattan police arrest Manhattan man on 14 felony counts of unauthorized bathroom recordings
A Manhattan man is facing 14 felony counts of unauthorized video recording of adults and children following a New Year’s Eve party at his home.
Posted inVedette Mayhem
Momence bar owner killed in robbery
A Hammond, Ind., man has been arrested for the murder Monday of The Line bar owner Courtney Drysdale of Momence.
Posted inPeotone
Peotone eyes future funding, works on Overlay District
The Peotone Village Board approved at their Jan. 12 meeting a resolution to apply for grant funding, signaling improvements on West Avenue between Wilmington-Peotone Road and Corning Avenue will be coming once funding is made available.
Posted inKankakee
Economic Alliance of Kankakee highlights accomplishments
Angela Morrey of the Economic Alliance of Kankakee delivered a lengthy presentation to the Kankakee County Board at its January 13 meeting, detailing the organization’s accomplishments and investments during the past year.
Posted inBeecher
Beecher mayor named to mayors and managers group
Beecher Mayor Marcy Meyer admits she is not sure what she is getting into but is confident it will be a good thing.
Posted inPro Sports
Cardiac Bears Keep Chicago on the Edge
The Chicago Bears’ dramatic finishes thrill fans but raise heart rates, prompting doctors to urge moderation, awareness and stress management.
Posted inManhattan
Manhattan adds new snowplow chassis to fleet
The Village of Manhattan unanimously authorized the purchase of a 2027 International HV507 SFA Chassis snowplow truck.
Posted inNew News
New year, new board for Grant Park
The Village of Grant Park is starting 2026 with as many new board members as old, but is tending to business as usual without any disruptions.