Crete residents are reeling after a party shooting, a house fire, and a triple homicide took the lives of eight people in the past week in the normally quiet suburb.
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ROTC students urged to not wear uniforms after college shooting
Crete-Monee students, staff, and families associated with the NJROTC have been advised not to wear uniforms or insignia associated with the military training group, either on or off campus.
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Crete-Monee shoots down holiday waiver proposal
Crete-Monee school officials have scrapped a proposal that would have designated MLK, Presidents Day, Casimir Pulaski Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day for use as either student attendance days or teacher institute days.
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Crete-Monee school officials reviewing holidays
Crete-Monee school officials are mulling a change in the district’s 2026-27 calendar that would designate MLK, Presidents Day, Casimir Pulaski Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day for use as either student attendance days or teacher institute days.
Posted inBusiness
Berkot’s adding gaming machines to Crete store
Berkot’s will be opening a gaming section in its new store in Crete.
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Elroy H. Luecke, 98
Elroy Luecke, Crete, passed December 12, 2025. Visitation December 17, 10 – 11 a.m., funeral follows at Zion Lutheran, Grant Park.
Posted inVedette Top News
Another solar project for Will County
Another solar energy project is headed for Will County, this time east of Volbrecht Road in Crete Township.
Posted inVedette New News
Aqua to merge with American Water
Aqua America’s parent company appears to be headed toward a merger with American Water Works Company, Inc.
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Crete approves special use for grazing
A Special Use Permit revised to allow sheep and goats for grazing instead of mowing under solar field panels was approved by the Crete Village Board last week.
Posted inVedette Schools
C-M 201-U earns A+ on audit
Crete-Monee School District’s annual audit for Fiscal Year 2024-25 has earned an A+ rating.