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Department of Justice probe targets Crete-Monee High School

by Karen HaaveMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Two Will County public school districts are among 36 under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights division.

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Flyers promoting solar farms raise questions

by Karen HaaveMay 21, 2026May 21, 2026

A batch of glossy mystery mailings landing in Crete-Monee area mailboxes has created a bit of a stir among residents.

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Fire destroys historic Balmoral Park racetrack

by Bob BongMay 19, 2026May 19, 2026

Illinois’ racing legacy suffered another huge loss when a fire destroyed the grandstand at the former Balmoral Park racetrack in Crete on Sunday.

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Fatal party shooting adds to deadly week in Crete

by Karen HaaveMarch 29, 2026March 29, 2026

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

by Karen HaaveMarch 20, 2026March 20, 2026

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

by Karen HaaveFebruary 6, 2026February 6, 2026

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

by Karen HaaveJanuary 23, 2026January 23, 2026

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.