Current schedule for local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, September 14 and 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, September 17, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets; Manhattan – Saturdays, from 9 […]
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Frankfort Secures State Funding For Major Road Project
By Stephen Nelson At its Monday, August 19, meeting, the Frankfort Village Board signed off on receiving state money for an upcoming road project. In 2020, as part of the Rebuild Illinois Capital Bill Program, the Village of Frankfort received a Rebuild Illinois Bond Grant totaling $1,171,903.80. Funding was allotted among Local Public Agencies (LPA’s) […]
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Issert Family Receives Conservation Farm Family Award
The 2024 Conservation Farm Family award was presented to the Steve Issert Family, of Wilmington, by the Will-So. Cook Soil and Water Conservation District. On August 14, a farm tour was held, and 50-55 people had an opportunity to enjoy a morning viewing a farm with approximately 400 acres. Three hundred of those acres are […]
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Property Fraud Alert; Sign-Up Now
Karen A. Stukel, the Will County Recorder, would like to take a moment to remind citizens of Will County about a service available at her office. Property Fraud Alert is a free online service, which enables the general public to register their name or the name of their business or organization with the Recorder’s Office […]
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Frankfort Mayor Ogle Seeks Second Term
Ogle: “With the support of the staff and village board, we are getting the job done, and I couldn’t be prouder of the work we’ve accomplished.” Frankfort Mayor Keith Ogle made his intentions known that he is seeking a second term by releasing a spirited campaign video asking voters for another term when voters go […]
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Emergency Blood Shortage: USF Red Cross Blood Drive September 13
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 Friday, September 13, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall […]
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Frankfort Hosting Senior Breakfast Event
The Village of Frankfort is excited to announce the highly anticipated annual Senior Breakfast, slated for September 18, at 8 a.m., at the Village Administration Building, 432 W. Nebraska Street. The event brings together Frankfort’s senior residents for a delightful morning filled with heartwarming camaraderie and village updates presented by Mayor Keith Ogle and Police […]
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Farmers Market Schedules
Current schedule for Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, September 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, September 3, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets; Manhattan – Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to […]
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Farmers Markets
Current schedule for Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, August 24 and September 14, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, September 3, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Crete – Mondays, from 4-8 p.m., at Main and Exchange, held in conjunction with Classic Car […]
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Frankfort Approves New Construction at Cedarhurst
By Stephen Nelson At its Monday, August 5, meeting, the Frankfort Village Board granted a special use permit to Cedarhurst of Frankfort for a major expansion project. Cedarhurst of Frankfort proposes to construct 16 independent living cottages on the property of the existing Cedarhurst Senior Living facility. Each cottage will consist of two units, with […]