By Karen Haave Participants from as far away as Wisconsin and Missouri placed memorial wreaths on veterans graves at Monee’s St. Paul Cemetery on National Wreaths Across America Day, joining the mission to honor the nation’s military heroes. One hundred wreaths were placed on veterans’ headstones at the cemetery, many purchased by volunteers who have […]
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Haas Honors Frank’s Appliance Center & Sleepsource
State Rep. Jackie Haas continued to recognize small businesses around her district. Her last local business of 2022 was Frank’s Appliance Center and Sleepsource in Bradley. Rep. Haas presented owners Mark and Joanne Keen, and their daughter Stephanie, with an official certificate of recognition from the Illinois House of Representatives, to note their contribution of […]
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Monee Township Receives Township of Year Award
Monee Township recently was awarded the 2022 Township of the Year Award, at the Township Officials of Illinois 115th annual Educational Conference. The award was presented by Illinois Township Association of General Assistance Caseworkers President Mary Jo Imperato. Supervisor Donna T. Dettbarn accepted the award. Monee Township was recognized for its response to residents in […]
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Legion Fish Fry
At-a-Glance: Area residents are invited to Peotone American Legion Post 392’s monthly fish fry on Saturday, January 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or sold out. Tickets are $12 and include perch, French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Delicious desserts are available for $2 each, courtesy of the Auxiliary. Patrons may dine-in, with carry […]
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Blue Returns to Run for Trustee
By Karen Haave All five incumbent Monee Village Trustees have filed nominating paperwork for the upcoming 2023 Consolidated Primary Election. In an unexpected move, former Trustee Janet Blue has tossed her hat into the ring, filing for one of the two-year unexpired terms that will be decided. Blue left the board after the April, 2021, […]
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Domestic Shooting in Monee Leaves One Dead
Monee Police are continuing their investigation of a domestic disturbance that led to the shooting death of 46-year-old Mark Maher on December 23. According to a Monee Police Department news release, officers were called to a residence on the 25700 block of S. Taft at approximately 8:30 that night. The incident was reported as “a […]