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ROTC students urged to not wear uniforms after college shooting

Crete-Monee students, staff, and families associated with the NJROTC have been advised not to wear uniforms or insignia associated with the military training…

Green Garden looks at ways to stem solar farms

Green Garden Township officials are researching incorporation as a “rural district” in an effort to stem the proliferation of solar fields nearby.

Peotone Intermediate School to close this year

After three public hearings, the decision is final: Peotone 207-U School District will close its Peotone Intermediate Center at the end of the…

Officials demand change at dangerous County Line Road and Rt. 1 intersection

Lawmakers, public safety officials, and local government representatives want immediate improvements at Rt. 1/Dixie Highway and County Line Road to try and reduce…

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.

Your town. Our Beat.

Peotone.

Peotone reviews proposed village budget

The Village of Peotone reviewed its draft budget, which runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, at the…

Eagle Scout longs to become police officer

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…

Manteno.

Manteno suicide prevention advocates seek memorial

Manteno mental health and suicide prevention awareness advocate Jake Smith attended Manteno’s village board meeting to propose a water fountain and memorial…

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…

Manhattan.

Fire in rural Manhattan contained to attic

The Manhattan Fire Protection District worked quickly to extinguish a residential fire in rural Manhattan on March 9, containing it…

Manhattan Park Board Hears Plea for Skate Park

The Manhattan Park District offers a lot to residents, but one amenity it lacks is a skate park. One former…

Manhattan pursues boundary agreements, safety plans

The Villages of Manhattan and New Lenox are working to renew their longstanding boundary agreement, which recently expired.

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 reports contain charges for equipment violations, unlawful possession of cannabis, battery, resisting police officer, obstructing jusice.

Police Blotters

Beecher and Monee Police Blotters contain charges for equuipment and moving violations, suspended licenses, no valid license, no valid insurance.

Police Briefs

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