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Fiery crash in Beecher claims life of Joliet man

A Joliet man was killed Friday in a fiery accident at County Line Road and Illinois Route 1 (Dixie Highway) in rural Beecher.

End of the line for Grant Park community line dancing?

The free weekly community line dancing event that was started under Jamie Hawkins’ administration may be facing the end of the line, as…

Momence bar burglary ends in murder

The family and friends of Courtney M. Drysdale now have some closure after police say they apprehended a suspect in the 30-year-old bar…

New Manhattan Administrator makes her mark

Manhattan’s new Village Administrator Rosemaria DiBenedetto is making some changes at village hall as she settles in, just over two weeks into the…

2025 Municipal Elections

Mayor Bogs Sweeps into a Second Term

If municipal election outcomes are any indication of resident satisfaction, Monee voters are very happy with their village right now.

Gesky Defeated By LaMore in Manteno Mayor Race

Final tallies of ballots by the Kankakee County Clerk’s Office show Annette LaMore will be the new mayor in Manteno.

Adrieansen’s Team Wins in Landslide Victory in Manhattan

Campaign season has ended in Manhattan, likely a welcome sight for many after a long, contentious battle between two slates.

New Mayor Elected in Peotone

With a bigger turnout than the previous two consolidated elections, just over 20 percent of the 4,100 population of Peotone.

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Peotone.

Thomas M. Donahue, 76

Visitation Thomas Donahue, March 1, Fedde-Helfrich-Cross Funeral Home, 1-5 p.m. Memorial Mass, March 3, St. Paul the Apostle Church, 10:30…

Peotone proposes school closure

After a wave of reduction-in-force (RIF) cuts, Peotone School District 207-U now is considering closing one of its schools as…

Coming soon to Peotone: Clover Coffee & Pilates

By the time clovers start sprouting this spring, Clover Coffee & Pilates plans to be ready to serve brews and…

Manteno.

Turf war rages in Manteno

The Manteno village board’s political factions were at it again, voting against several agenda items at its February 2 meeting, including denying…

Manteno votes down Gotion investment review

Those wanting to see a review of Gotion Illinois by the United States Treasury’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States…

George Gray, 71

Geroge Gray, 71, Lowell, Indiana, passed on January 14, 2026. Visitation and services on January 24, starting at 10 a.m.

Manhattan.

Manhattan Cops Focus on Community and Care

In a time when cops are scrutinized more than ever, and most headlines involving the police are reporting where things…

Manhattan police arrest Manhattan man on 14 felony counts of unauthorized bathroom recordings

A Manhattan man is facing 14 felony counts of unauthorized video recording of adults and children following a New Year’s…

Faith Connection hopes to make season jolly

If Faith Connection’s congregation has their way, senior citizens in Pembroke Township will have an especially joyous holiday season.

Crete.

Crete-Monee shoots down holiday waiver proposal

Crete-Monee school officials have scrapped a proposal that would have designated MLK, Presidents Day, Casimir Pulaski Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans…

Crete-Monee school officials reviewing holidays

Crete-Monee school officials are mulling a change in the district’s 2026-27 calendar that would designate MLK, Presidents Day, Casimir Pulaski Day,…

Berkot’s adding gaming machines to Crete store

Berkot’s will be opening a gaming section in its new store in Crete.

Mayhem.

Police Briefs

Beecher and Monee Police blotters contain charges for reckless driving, suspended licenses, speeding, moving violations, suspended registration, and no insurance.

Monee Police: February 6 – 12

Monee Police blotter contains charges for expired registration, no insurance, suspended license, suspended plates, no valid CDL, overweight on registration.