Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. BEECHER On June 27, Aldana Perez, 34, of Chicago, was stopped for a registration violation. Perez was charged accordingly, and a notice-to-appear was provided. On July 12, Mark Fritz, 62, of Crete, was stopped […]
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Burglars hit Thorntons in early hours
On August 28, at approximately 2:52 a.m., Monee Police responded to Thorntons, 25451 S. Ridgeland Avenue, in reference to a burglary. The business was open, with employees and customers present during the commission of the offense. The gaming machines were targeted by the three offenders, who were masked, gloved, and carrying sledgehammers and pry tools. […]
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Joy M. Jacobs, 89
Joy M. Jacobs, 89, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at Riverside Miller Healthcare in Kankakee. Born on November 23, 1936, in Peotone, she was the daughter of Erwin and Sarah (Gray) Jacobs. Joy was a graduate of Peotone High School and worked on the family dairy and crop farm. She was […]
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Christian Aid volunteers help Monee relief efforts
Recent storms in Will County brought physical devastation to residents’ properties, and took an emotional toll, as well.
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St. Paul UCC celebrates landmark status
St. Paul United Church of Christ in Monee has weathered fires, financial hardship, social change, and seasons of both growth and decline in its 168-year history.
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Storm rips roof off of animal hospital as second tornado hits Orland Park: Update
A powerful storm damaged an Orland Park animal hospital Tuesday, forcing more than 40 dogs and staff to take shelter.
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Police Blotter
Remember: All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MONEE On July 26, Monee Police investigated a hit-and-run accident in the parking lot of a business in the 5900 block of W. Monee-Manhattan Road. Officers reviewed video of the parking lot to identify the offending vehicle and then located the […]
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Beecher, Crete and Monee hit hardest by storms
For Eastern Will County residents, July 27, 2026, probably will be remembered for the damages left in the wake of torrential rainfall and violent wind bursts.
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St. Paul to become Historic Site
St. Paul United Church of Christ in Monee will dedicate its building as an official Will County Historical Site on Sunday, July 26, with a ceremony, followed by a free community picnic.
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Monee Township opens new food pantry
Monee Township officials last week celebrated the opening of a new free food pantry made possible without a tax rate increase.