The Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB) has honored Crete-Monee School District’s Board of Education for its outstanding governance practices. This recognition places the district among just 46 in Illinois to receive the School Board Governance Recognition, celebrating their exceptional governance and commitment to acquiring the skills needed for effective district leadership. The IASB’s School […]
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Congratulations, Emma Bialko!
Bialko receives Gold Ranking in 2024 National FFA Agricultural Proficiency Awards. Emma Bialko, of the Peotone FFA Chapter in Peotone, has received a Gold Ranking this year for the Equine Science Placement Agricultural Proficiency Award. Only nine FFA members nationwide were selected as Gold Ranking or higher in this proficiency award area. Agricultural Proficiency Awards […]
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Worth to honor victims of 9/11 tragedy
Worth public officials will mark a couple of events honoring veterans and will remember the tragedy that took place on Sept. 11, 2001. Mayor Mary Werner mentioned that the Marrs-Meyer American Legion Post 991 will take part in the opening ceremony of the Vietnam Veteran Wall on Thursday, Sept. 5, in Monee. “Members of the post will […]
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Missing woman’s body found, service set for Saturday
A missing 85-year-old woman who had been missing since September 1 was found Wednesday afternoon deceased. Chicago police said Wednesday Francisca Renteria’s body was found after a massive search through the Garfield Ridge area. Sources said her body was found by Cook County Sheriff’s Police near an industrial building at 51st Street and Meade Avenue. […]
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Annual Rhine VFW Post picnic called a success
The annual post picnic at Rhine VFW Post in Garfield Ridge took place on September 1. Post Commander Charlie Johnson says it’s a big hit every year. “We have 125-150 people come every year. It’s our annual picnic for our members, their families, and our auxiliary. “We are one of the best VFWs in the […]
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Come Meet Pastor Roy Worley
By Andrea Arens The sign out in front of First Baptist of Manteno literally reads, “Come Meet Pastor Roy,” and that’s exactly what Pastor Roy Worley would like. Pastor Roy Worley has been told he had a voice for radio, literally. In fact, that was his first career intention, till he felt a Divine calling […]
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Public Health/ Public Safety Committee Holding Controlled Burn
The Public Health and Public Safety Committee will host a side-by-side controlled burn ahead of October, which is Fire Prevention Month. This demonstration will be held at the Public Health and Public Safety September meeting. The fire demonstration will take place in two rooms, located on a trailer. One room will be equipped with a […]
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Step Back in Time: 31st annual River Rendezvous returns to Willow Springs
The 31st annual A River Thru History – The Des Plaines Valley Rendezvous will be returning once again this year to Columbia Woods Forest Preserve in Willow Springs for a weekend filled with historic facts, recreation and fun. Taking place at the intersection of Archer Avenue and Willow Springs Road, the event focuses on the […]
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Rep. Haas Hosts Veteran Resource Fair
State Rep. Jackie Haas is co-hosting a free Veteran Resource Fair with the Veterans Assistance Commission of Kankakee County on Tuesday, September 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Kankakee VAC Office, 581 William R. Latham Senior Drive in Bourbonnais. “There is always more we can do to support our veterans,” said Rep. […]
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Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed Against Manhattan School District
When both the Manhattan School District 114’s Superintendent, Russel “Rusty” Ragon, and the Director of Human Resources, Communications, and Professional Development, Christine Ruddy, abruptly resigned late last February, their departures were shrouded in mystery and confusion. Their resignation letters were brief and did not indicate a reason for leaving other than personal reasons. A statement […]