Crete Village Board’s meeting last week might be one of the shortest on record. In a session that lasted just 30 minutes, trustees approved the Consent Agenda, heard comments from the public, got some praise and thanks for help with Country Christmas, and listened to officials’ reports. The Consent Agenda included three routine items: Approval […]
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Crete Police a Fan of the Flocks
Crete Police Chief Scott Pieritz is a fan of Flock Safety’s license plate readers. Pieritz told the Village Board of Trustees last week that the cameras are a big help in law enforcement. “In the last couple of months, we have had several police pursuits,” he said. “The FLOCK camera system has been instrumental in […]
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Crete Discusses Recording Meetings
Crete trustees discussed the pros and cons of video recording and live streaming the village board meetings last week, but the issue found no support when it came time to vote on it. It could resurface later in the year, however. During the January 13 meeting, some trustees voiced concern about the legal requirements if […]
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Crete Country Christmas Celebrated
By Karen Haave For Jamie Healy and her volunteer back-up crew, Crete Country Christmas 2024 is one to remember. Administrative Assistant for Crete Park District, Healy and company spent planning the popular event and when it was over, had plenty to be proud of and they loved every minute of it. “Crete Country Christmas began […]
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Crete Village President Not Seeking Reelection
By Karen Haave Crete’s long-serving village president is not seeking another term. After serving an unprecedented 10 terms, Michael Einhorn will step down from the post and focus on regaining his health. Einhorn has been absent from village board meetings for months, as he has been undergoing treatment for leukemia. He confirmed last week that […]
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‘Step Back into 1950s’ Holidays at Park Forest House Museum
The 1950s Park Forest House Museum, 227 Monee Road, Park Forest, in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, invites you to “Step Back into a 1950s Christmas,” from December 4 through January 4. A museum visit provides a wonderful inter-generational experience. Bring the kids, grandkids, and grandparents. Operated by the Park Forest Historical Society, the museum is […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, December 12 Preschool Prodigies, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages four/five: Listen to stories, sing songs, learn fingerplays, play learning games, and make hands-on crafts at this preschool storytime, focusing on the alphabet. Register. STEAM Kids – Science is Sweet, from 6 – 7 p.m., Grades K/second: This time of year, the air is […]
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Garden of Prayer Youth Center November Local Business Spotlight Honoree
For her November local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized Garden of Prayer Youth Center, headquartered in Kankakee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the organization’s new headquarters and presented the directors with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “For my November 2024 local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize […]
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Crete Library News
Thursday, December 5 Knot Just for Knitters, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 11/adult: Join us to socialize while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop-in. STEAM Tweens – Sleigh Away, from 6 – 7 p.m., grades third/fifth: It’s the time of year when lots of gifts and items need […]
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Giving Thanks for Extra Resolve this Holiday Season
I have written in this space in previous years the many ways I am thankful as we come together and celebrate our blessings this holiday season. I want to reflect on being thankful for our people’s resolve this year. We honor the resolve and selfless sacrifice our military veterans make each November on Veterans Day. […]