Are you looking for a pleasant atmosphere to do some Christmas shopping? Christ Community Church, 103 W. Corning Avenue, Peotone, will host its fourth annual Craft and Bake Sale Missions Fundraiser on Saturday, November 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A variety of vendors will be selling unique handmade items, including greeting cards, leather […]
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Voortman Steel Expansion Brings Excitement to Monee
By Karen Haave Voortman Steel’s expansion of its Monee facility has elicited a level of excitement not often seen in Will County villages. A ceremonial groundbreaking last week drew a happy crowd to the site of the planned development at 25715 S. Ridgeland Avenue. Voortman purchased the 27-acre property last year to increase their operations […]
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Monee Police Blotter: October 27 – November 2
On October 27, at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers responded to a hit-and-run traffic crash in the Amazon lot on Monee-Manhattan Road. It was determined the crash was property damage only. The offender had left the scene after becoming argumentative. Officers took the witness statements and attempted to locate the offending vehicle. After conducting a follow […]
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Joliet Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Pictures’ at USF November 23-24
The Joliet Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-2025 Season continues with “Pictures” on Saturday, November 23, at 7 p.m., and Sunday, November 24, at 4 p.m. The concerts will take place in Sexton Auditorium (Moser Performing Arts Center), on the main campus of University of St. Francis (USF), 500 Wilcox Street in Joliet. This concert of musical “postcards” […]
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Join USF for Breakfast with Santa
Get ready to start the holiday season with the University of St. Francis (USF) at the annual Breakfast with Santa event on Saturday, December 7, from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m., in the Sullivan Recreation Center, on the main USF campus, 500 Wilcox Street, Joliet. This annual Christmas tradition continues with a delicious breakfast, a visit […]
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Holiday Spirit Shines Bright in Frankfort with ‘Lighting of the Green’
Join in the annual Lighting of the Green, December 5 The Village of Frankfort is excited to kick-off the holiday season with the much-anticipated return of the beloved Lighting of the Green! Join family, friends, and neighbors for an evening of festive fun, twinkling lights, and holiday cheer that will make spirits bright! Lighting of […]
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Monee Historical Society Presentation Honors Veteran’s Journey
By Karen Haave A son proud of his father’s legacy has created a presentation telling of his accomplishments, highlighting his military service during WWII. Timothy DeMuth says his father’s years as a young Naval Signalman First Class were “not dramatic.” But the historical significance outweighs any spectacle. In a program he wrote for a Monee […]
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County Hosting Long-Term Transportation PlanningWorkshops
Workshops focused on long-term transportation planning, with family-friendly events in Beecher, Manhattan, and Wilmington focused on future projects. WILL COUNTY –Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and the Will County Division of Transportation will host three community workshops as part of the county’s “Our Way Forward” Long-Range Transportation Plan. The workshops will be hosted in Beecher, […]
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Monee Taxpayers to get Tax Break 5th Straight Year
By Karen Haave Monee taxpayers will get a break for the fifth consecutive year, courtesy of the mayor and village board. Trustees voted unanimously during their October 23 meeting to keep the village tax levy at the same level it has been since 2020. The tax levy is the amount of revenue the mayor and […]
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Monee Police Investigate Early Morning Homicide
Police activity was noted in the 26100 block of Plum Tree Lane as the Monee Police Department investigated an early morning homicide on November 3. Officers responded to a domestic disturbance call at approximately 2:15 a.m. Upon arrival, a female subject was standing in the front yard. She indicated a male subject that she called […]