For the May local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Hoppy Pig in Bradley. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owners with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “For my May local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize Hoppy Pig in Bradley for their dedication […]
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Local Farmers Markets
To help our readers, here are some Farmers Markets that are or will soon be available for your shopping convenience. If you know of a particularly good one that we’ve not listed, please feel free to email “The Vedette,” at newsdesk@thevedette.com, so we can add it to our weekly list. Happy shopping! •Beecher: Saturdays – […]
34th Annual Rhubarb Festival May 19
The Kankakee County Museum at Small Memorial Park, 801 S. Eighth Avenue in Kankakee, will host their 34th annual Rhubarb Festival on Sunday, May 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year’s festivities include a wide variety of vendors, a dime toss, kids’ zone, pie-eating contest, live entertainment, plus tours of the Taylor One-Room […]
Crete Library News
Thursday, May 16 Knot Just for Knitters, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., ages 11/adult: Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other needlework project. Drop in. Friday, May 17 Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Watch “Mrs. Doubtfire” (rated PG-13). Drop in. Saturday, May 18 LEGO WeDo […]
Board Authorizes Ordinance to Better Serve Farming Community
On April 18, the Will County Board authorized an ordinance change to better serve its farming community. This change assists farm truck drivers by making permits available that allow for the movement of agricultural commodities, without being subject to fines they may otherwise incur. Prior to the change of this ordinance, drivers faced penalties for […]
FHOF Cardiology Hosting Free Smoking Cessation Meetings
Franciscan Health Cardiology Olympia Fields is hosting free weekly smoking cessation group meetings aimed at helping smokers kick the habit. Meetings help smokers learn proven strategies for success in quitting for good, develop a personal plan for quitting, minimize withdrawal symptoms, and begin living a new, healthy lifestyle. The group meetings are held weekly on […]
Police Chiefs Association Holding Law Enforcement Memorial Day May 9
The 43rd annual Law Enforcement Memorial Day, sponsored by the Police Chiefs Association of Will County, is scheduled for Thursday, May 9. Details of the event were announced by Tracy Chapman, president of the Association and deputy director of the Forest Preserve District of Will County. The event will begin with a 10:30 a.m. Mass […]
Collection Event to be Held May 11 in Beecher
The Will County Land Use Department’s Resource Recovery and Energy Division will host a collection event from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., on Saturday, May 11, in Beecher. Electronics, hazardous waste, and liquids, including motor oil and paint, will be collected. A maximum of two TVs and 15 gallons of paint will be allowed per […]
Crete to Name New EMA Supervisor
By Karen Haave Crete Village President Michael Einhorn plans to name Ryan Allison as Emergency Management Agency Supervisor, effective May 1. Einhorn made the announcement during the village board’s April 22 meeting. He will ask for board consent at the May 13 meeting. Allison is expected to be sworn in at that same meeting, succeeding […]
Rep. Haas Calls Out Sneaky Tactics in Senate Bill 2412
Following the passage of House Floor Amendment 2 to Senate Bill 2412 through the House, State Rep. Jackie Haas released the following statement. “I am deeply disappointed and concerned by the passage of Senate Bill 2412, as well the unnecessarily brisk process that brought it to the House floor,” said Rep. Haas. “This election omnibus […]
