Wanting to ensure family farms can be passed from one generation to the next without unreasonable tax burdens, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, is backing an overhaul of the state’s estate tax specific to farms. “When a loved one passes, we don’t want state taxes to force families to sell land, lose equipment, and break up […]
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Emergency Blood Shortage: Give March 12
The American Red Cross is experiencing an emergency shortage as the nation faces the lowest number of people giving blood in 20 years. Help those in need as the University of St. Francis (USF) hosts its next American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, March 12, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall […]
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Crete Tables Golf Carts
By Karen Haave Crete officials last week tabled three ordinances regulating golf carts in the village. Trustee John Phelan asked that the discussion and vote be delayed until the March 25 meeting. In a letter to the board, Police Chief Scott Pieritz said he was opposed to golf carts for a myriad of reasons, including […]
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Joyce Responds to Proposed Aqua Illinois Rate Increases
In response to Aqua Illinois filing a request with the Illinois Commerce Commission to increase the rate they charge for water, State Sen. Patrick Joyce issued the following statement recently: “Aqua Illinois recently filed for a water rate increase that could cause unnecessary financial hardships on families. Now is not the time to place another […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, February 22 Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register. Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Watch “O Brother, Where Art Thou?” on the library’s big screen. […]
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Chief Would Prefer No Carts for Crete
By Karen Haave If Crete Police Chief Scott Pieritz has his way, there will be no golf carts rolling on village roadways. Pieritz said in a letter to the village board he is opposed to golf carts there, and asked the trustees to reject the proposed ordinance that was slated to be voted on during […]
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A Valentine Love Story
With Valentine’s Day upon us, it seems appropriate to spotlight a love story that began “brewing back” in 2016 when Amy Kamp was working for a marketing company in Schererville, Indiana. One day in the office, she spotted a familiar face – Steve Kamp, an older brother of a high school friend and also Brewmaster […]
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C-M 201-U Launches Strategic Planning Process
Crete-Monee School District 201-U is embarking on a strategic planning process to outline a path to sustainability and growth for the district in the coming years. The process will be driven by the Community Strategic Planning Workgroup, who will meet approximately four-to-five times during the next several months. Members will focus on identifying areas of […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, February 15 Preschool Pals, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: During this independent storytime experience, children enjoy spending time with other preschoolers, while listening to stories, learning songs and fingerplays, and playing games. Register. STEAM Kids – Shape Art, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades K/second: Join and explore how geometry and symmetry […]
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Gotion Holding Job Fair at KCC February 10
On Saturday, February 10, Gotion, Inc., will hold a job fair to recruit workers for the electric vehicle battery manufacturing plant to be located in Manteno. The event will be held from 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., in the Iroquois Room, Room D152, at Kankakee Community College’s Riverfront Campus, 100 College Drive in Kankakee. Representatives […]