By Karen Haave A proposed Honorary Street Naming Program under consideration in the Village of Crete would “allow citizens to honor people who have made significant contributions to the community.” The program was first suggested by Trustee John Phelan last month, when he presented a sample Honorary Street Naming Program to the board. Under the […]
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Crete Fall Community Clean-Up October 5
The Crete Police Department’s Fall Community Clean-Up Day is back, according to Chief Scott Pieritz. The event is slated for Saturday, October 5, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. A free lunch will be served afterward at Crete Trinity Lutheran Church, Pieritz said. The police department partners with “the church, Crete Park District, and other organizations […]
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Rep. Haas Joins Reps. Ugaste and La Ha Addressing Illinois Property Tax Crisis
Recently, State Rep. Jackie Haas joined State Representatives Dan Ugaste and Nicole La Ha for a press conference that addressed Illinois’ critical need for property tax relief. The representatives discussed the skyrocketing property tax bills that recently shocked families across the Chicagoland area. “I have received call after call and dozens of emails from constituents […]
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Farmers Market End-of-Season Updates
Time is running out to visit local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, October 12, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Manhattan – Saturdays, through October, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Bothwell Farms, 13015 W. Smith Road, Manhattan; Monee: Every Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Crow and […]
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Fish Fry Season Begins at Peotone American Legion
Mark your calendars: Peotone American Legion Post 392 invites the community to its first monthly fish fry of the season on Saturday, October 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or until sold out, at the Post Home, 109 E. North Street. Tickets are all-you-can-eat, while dining in, perch or catfish, with French fries, cole slaw, […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, October 3 Senior Day, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., ages 65+: Presentations include “Nature’s Gentle Tai-chi for Seniors,” by Brian Thompson; “Home Energy Savings,” by Citizens Utility Board; “Scent Jar Kit Program,” by Will County Sheriff; and “Current Scams Victimizing Seniors and the new SAFE-T Act Legislation,” by Crete Police Department. Lunch is […]
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Crete Native Cast in ‘the love object’
The Story Theatre is pleased to welcome back audiences with its world premiere of “the love object” by emerging playwright-in-residence Justine Gelfman, directed by Northwestern MFA directing alum Jasmine B. Gunter. This new play, which explores agency, betrayal, and power through the bubblegum veneer of the early 2000s pop music industry, will have performances October […]
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Rep. Haas Hosts Blood Drive October 2
State Rep. Jackie Haas is hosting a blood drive on Wednesday, October 2, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Village of Monee Parks and Recreation Community Room, 5218 W. Court Street in Monee. “Donating blood is an excellent way to help out our local community,” said Rep. Haas. “That is why I am […]
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Annual Meeting September 29; ‘It’s Halloween at the House Museum’
Park Forest Historical Society will hold a program and annual meeting on Sunday, September 29, at 2:30 p.m., in Ryan Hall at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest. The meeting and election of board members will be followed by a brief description of the refreshed website and a celebration of the anniversary […]
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Bobcats Shutout Chargers, 8-0
By Jim Piacentini On Tuesday, September 17, the Beecher Bobcat soccer team came out as if they were shot out of a cannon, when they faced conference foe the Illinois Lutheran Chargers. The Bobcats scored 7 goals in the first half, plus 1 in the second, for the 8-0 shutout and the win. For the […]