Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. BEECHER On April 12, James Trammell, 54, of Beecher, was issued citations after a traffic stop for registration violations. Further investigation determined that Trammell had a suspended driver’s license and was issued citations for […]
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Jerrie Yehling, 74
Jerrie Yehling, 74, of Chippewa Falls, died Saturday, April 11, 2026, at Our House Assisted Living in Chippewa Falls. Born on October 9, 1951, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Clarence and Eleanor (Jolliffe) Yehling. She grew up in Monee, where she also attended school. In 1972, Jerrie married James Smith and together had […]
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Police Blotter
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. BEECHER On March 21, Timothy Badillo, 39, of Chicago, was issued citations after a traffic stop for registration violations. Further investigation determined the subject was also in unlawful possession of cannabis. Badillo was issued […]
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Police Blotter
MONEE On March 22, at 3:28 a.m., a traffic stop led to the arrest of Jeri Chanier Kinney, 52, from Burnham, Kinney was charged with driving under the influence and DUI-BAC .08 or more. He subsequently was released with a notice-to-appear. On March 23, at 2:40 a.m., a traffic stop led to the arrest of […]
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Beecher/Monee Police Briefs
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. BEECHER On March 18, Daniel P. Goggins, 39, of Beecher, was arrested for domestic battery after a physical altercation with a family member. Goggins was processed for the listed charge and transported to the […]
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ROTC students urged to not wear uniforms after college shooting
Crete-Monee students, staff, and families associated with the NJROTC have been advised not to wear uniforms or insignia associated with the military training group, either on or off campus.
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Police Briefs
Beecher and Monee Police reports contain charges for equipment violations, unlawful possession of cannabis, battery, resisting police officer, obstructing jusice.
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Police Blotters
Beecher and Monee Police Blotters contain charges for equuipment and moving violations, suspended licenses, no valid license, no valid insurance.
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Early voting site returns to Monee
Early voting privileges have officially returned to Monee. Village Clerk Michelle Powell made the announcement during the February 11 meeting of the board of trustees. The notification drew applause from the board and the audience. Monee lost its local early voting site two years ago amid claims of missteps former Village Clerk Doneshia Codjoe was […]
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Monee hands out 3 CREW Awards
Three Monee staff members were recently recognized by the village board with the presentation of the semi-annual CREW Awards.