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. […]
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Lady Bobcats Fall to Lady Warriors
On Thursday, November 21, in non-conference basketball action, the Lady Bobcats could not get anything going against the Crete-Monee Lady Warriors. It is worthy to note, though, that the Bobcats did not have a full bench for the game. At the half, the Bobcats were down 10-25, and the Warriors outscored the Bobcats 32-12 in […]
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New Business Wanting to Locate to Crete
By Karen Haave Crete Village Administrator Michael Smith told the board of trustees last week he and Trustee Mark Wiater have met with architects representing a company that wants to locate in the Park of Commerce. Smith said during the November 11 board meeting the company plans to build an approximately 100,000-square-foot building. More information will […]
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DeLuca Measure Would Shift Migrant Funding
…to property tax relief payments for homeowners in south suburbs. With less migrants being sent to Illinois and shelter populations now declining, State Rep. Anthony DeLuca is calling on the state to redirect funding intended for migrant issues toward new direct property tax relief payments for modest-income, qualifying homeowners in the south suburbs. “Homeowners are […]
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Crete Public Library News
For the third year, the library has its Community Mitten Tree up at and is collecting hats, scarves, mittens, and gloves for all ages through December 13. A local organization, Angels on Assignment, will then distribute them to families in need. The Angels also sponsor a toy collection, so this is an add-on to that. […]
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Legion Fish Fry December 14
Mark your calendars for the Peotone American Legion Fish Fry on Saturday, December 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or sold out, at the Legion Post – 109 E. North Street. Tickets are $15 for all-you-can perch or catfish (dine-in only), plus French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Make sure to leave room for […]
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District 201-U Launches State-of-the-Art SmartLabs
Preparing students for future STEM careers. Crete-Monee School District 201-U has launched an exciting educational initiative by opening two cutting-edge SmartLabs – one at Balmoral Elementary and another at Talala Elementary. Ribbon-cutting ceremonies took place on November 8 to celebrate this important milestone, coinciding with National STEM and STEAM Day. The event was attended by […]
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Crete Country Christmas Coming Your Way
Crete’s beloved annual holiday event is only a few weeks away! The Crete Country Christmas tent, festively named Candy Cane Lane, is on Cass Street, between Main and Wood Streets in the heart of downtown Crete. Light Up Crete for the Holidays! Make it whimsical, make it classic, use the highest wattage, or create the […]