As temperatures plummet, and a prolonged deep freeze is anticipated, Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant reminds residents to utilize local warming centers, if necessary. A complete list of warming shelters is listed on the home page of the Will County Emergency Management Agency’s website at www.willcountyema.org. “As the weather gets bitterly cold, I urge people […]
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BCL Hosting Free Vaccine Clinics
Sponsored by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Beecher Community Library, 660 Penfield Street, is hosting free vaccine clinics for children ages five-11 and adults ages 12+. The vaccine clinic for children ages five-11 will be held on Saturday, February 5, from 8 a.m. – noon. Vaccines for adults will not be available that day. […]
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Rush, Franciscan Alliance, Inc., Agree to Distinctive Strategic Partnership
Rush and Franciscan Alliance, Inc., have signed a letter of intent (LOI) and associated services agreement that will provide advisory services to assist Franciscan Health Olympia Fields in graduate medical education and physician recruitment throughout 2022. Leaders from both health systems underscored the value of the collaboration that will result from the letter of intent and services […]
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New 2022 Ag Laws
Recently passed laws supporting the Illinois agriculture industry took effect January 1, and State Senator Patrick Joyce, chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee and a fourth-generation farmer, is excited to see the positive change coming from this new legislation. “Agriculture is a vital industry across Illinois,” Joyce said. “I’m proud to have worked alongside my […]
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Beecher School Board Advises Caution With Covid
By Jeff Vorva Illinois officials cut quarantine time in half for state schools, but Beecher 200U School District Superintendent Jack Gaham is still preaching caution. The Illinois Department of Public Health and Illiniois Board of Education plus the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention agreed to slice quarantine time from 10 to five days for […]
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Beecher Wallops Illinois Lutheran, 86-37; Loses Momence Squeaker
On Tuesday, January 11, Beecher brought home another huge conference victory, beating Illinois Lutheran, 86-37. The Bobcats took command with an early lead and never looked back. Game stats also were quite impressive for Beecher, considering Duane Doss and Mitch Landis only played 2.5 quarters. On the night, Doss’ total included 33 points, 9 rebounds, and […]
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Seeking Nominations for Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame
To commemorate the achievements and contributions of older adults, State Senator Patrick Joyce is asking residents to submit nominations to the Senior Illinoisan Hall of Fame. “We all have an older family member, friend, or neighbor who helps make our community a better place,” Joyce said. “Their selfless acts deserve recognition, and that’s why I’m […]
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Holiday Tourney Results in Split for Bobcats
After a year’s absence, the Cliff Warkins Memorial Tournament at Erie High School was back in business, and the Beecher Bobcats showed their grit on the first day. In pool play on Monday, December 27, the Bobcats came away victorious against Orion, 53-50. High scorers for Beecher were Duane Doss with 22 and Mitch Landis […]
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BCL Hosting Free Vaccine Clinics
Beecher Community Library, 660 Penfield Street, is hosting free vaccine clinics for children ages five-11 and adults ages 12+. Clinics are sponsored by the Illinois Department of Public Health. For children ages five-1, clinics will be on Saturday, January 15, from 8 a.m. – noon, and Saturday, February 5, from 8 a.m. – noon. Vaccines for […]
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Sen. Joyce: December Newsletter
We can easily lose sight of it – but, often, the greatest gift we receive is the opportunity to give back. I was fortunate to grow up in a family that always put public service first. When my parents served in the Illinois Senate, they knew their role was to help others get ahead or […]