The Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police is proud to announce the selection of Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow as its Public Official of the Year for 2024. “He a policeman’s prosecutor, and he is always on our side,” said Chief Marc Maton, ILACP President. Will County State’s Attorney James W. Glasgow has a […]
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GrannyMa’s Kitchen August Local Business Spotlight
For her August local business spotlight, State Rep. Jackie Haas recognized GrannyMa’s Kitchen in Monee. Rep. Haas spent time touring the business and presented the owner with a certificate of appreciation for their contributions to the community. “For my August local business spotlight, I am honored to recognize GrannyMa’s Kitchen in Monee,” said Rep. Haas. […]
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County Health Department Flu Vaccine Clinic Schedule
The flu virus can lead to serious respiratory infections that sometimes lead to hospitalizations. The flu, which is more severe than a cold, can come on suddenly, and can include the following symptoms: Fever, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, tiredness, and occasionally vomiting and diarrhea. Influenza can be […]
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PHS Student Council’s Golf Cart Parade a Huge Success!
The Peotone High School Student Council third annual Community Golf Cart Parade was a huge success, which included perfect weather and a lot of amazingly decorated carts! Congratulations to our top winners this year! First place went to the Amazon Golf Cart, with Mary Crowe and Amy Younker; second place – Minions Golf Cart Crew, […]
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Farmers Markets
Current schedule for Local Farmers Markets: Beecher – Saturday, September 14 and 28, from 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Peace Lutheran Church, 540 Oak Park Avenue; Peotone – Market in the Park, Tuesday, September 17, from 4-8 p.m., Peotone Park; Manteno – Thursdays, from 4 to 7 p.m., Division and Main Streets; Manhattan – Saturdays, from 9 […]
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County EMA to Hold Public Preparedness Webinars
As part of National Preparedness Month, the Will County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is hosting a series of 30-minute “Lunch and Learn” webinars focused on public preparedness in September. These virtual sessions will provide practical information to residents aimed at enhancing safety and readiness in a variety of emergency situations. “The webinars are a fast […]
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201-U Board of Ed Receives IASB Governance Recognition
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. […]