William “Billy” Morgan has been elected president of the Monee Historical Society. He succeeds President Emeritus Christi Holston, who opted to step down last summer, citing a desire to ease a schedule that had become a bit too demanding. Her retirement became official on October 1. In the months since then, MHS Secretary Phyllis Huffman […]
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MFPD Project Fire Buddies Makes an Impact
The Manhattan Chapter of Project Fire Buddies made the rounds to its six fire buddies from within the District over the Christmas holiday, making sure each Fire Buddy felt extra special. The Manhattan Fire Protection District started its chapter in 2022 and has been brightening the lives of its buddies ever since. The fire buddies […]
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Drone Service Huge Help in Finding Lost Dog
Drones have gotten a bad rep lately, with no shortage of peculiar UFO-type sightings and conspiracy theories coloring the perception of low-flying unmanned aerial vehicles. What people may not realize, however, is the FAA-licensed drone flying above might be on a special mission to bring a lost pet home. At least, that was the case […]
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Tattooing Hope, One Areola at a Time
Manhattan woman Kelsey Cowan is doing her part to help recovering cancer patients ease into the healing process by offering free paramedical tattoos that make them feel a little more like themselves. “I don’t really have it in me to charge people for that,” Cowan said. Not all shops “pay with a smile” for those […]
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Stop Signs, Shields, and Stickers, Oh My
The intersection of Second and North is now a 4 way stop sign. Some controversy surrounded the stop signs when they mysteriously appeared and was questioned on social. Turns out the contractor for the streetscape had added it but took it down once it was known the traffic code ordinance had to be amended. They […]
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Crete Country Christmas Celebrated
By Karen Haave For Jamie Healy and her volunteer back-up crew, Crete Country Christmas 2024 is one to remember. Administrative Assistant for Crete Park District, Healy and company spent planning the popular event and when it was over, had plenty to be proud of and they loved every minute of it. “Crete Country Christmas began […]
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Happy Birthday!!
Very special happy birthday wishes to Kimberly Bogart Metz on December 19!!
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Doctors’ Tips for a Healthy/Safe Holiday Season
(StatePoint) The holiday season is a joyous time of year, but it can also throw your wellness routines out of alignment. Doctors advise prioritizing healthy choices during this period, so you can start 2025 on the right foot. “Everyone’s holiday wish is to be happy, healthy, and safe, but the season is often a time […]
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Blood Drive at USF December 10
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as there continues to be a critical need for blood products to ensure patient care. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, December 10, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly […]
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Bourbonnais Library Hosting Professor Moptop’s Holiday Soundtrack
Get into the holiday spirit with music historian Professor Moptop! Join us on Monday, December 9, at 6 p.m., for a festive presentation exploring not just Christmas music, but a wide variety of songs heard during the holiday season. From classic tunes like “White Christmas” and “I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm,” to […]