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Manhattan says ‘no’ to Flock renewal
After multiple public discussions, the village of Manhattan is listening to residents who expressed concerns about Flock cameras and will not renew the…
Willard Wood Center still closed from storm damage
Crete Park District’s Willard Wood Center remains closed while officials “navigate the planning for repairs.” Gale-force storms last spring inflicted extensive damage to…
Developer eyes Manhattan for fast food restaurant
The Village of Manhattan could soon get a new fast food restaurant if plans revealed at the most recent board meeting come to…
None hurt in Peotone barn fire
The Manhattan Fire Protection District responded swiftly to a call for a barn fire at a residence near Station 83 shortly after 7…
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 police thwart smash-and-grab
The Peotone Police Department reportedly thwarted a smash-and-grab attempt at a downtown business after keeping a close eye on cameras…
Blue Devils roll
Peotone superfan Micheal Flanagan (center) delivers a post-game pep talk after the Blue Devils beat Illini West 51-8 on Oct.…
Peotone’s facade improvement program gets another taker
Peotone residents will soon see another updated downtown facade after the board approved the second applicant for the facade improvement…
Manteno.
Candidates lining up for next year’s Manteno trustee races
A long line is starting to form to try to grab three trustee seats on the Manteno Village Board in next year’s…
LaMore apologizes for cleanup confrontation
There was a Manteno mayoral mea culpa at the Oct. 5 village board meeting.
Rumble on Route 50
Manteno’s David Asher (3) looks for running room as Peotone’s Ethan McNeill defends during the annual Rumble on Route 50 rivalry game on Oct. 9 in…
Manhattan.
Manhattan adds downtown parking lot
Those coming to attend events in the Village of Manhattan will soon have more parking options after the board unanimously…
Manhattan parks to boost bonds for Round Barn Farm
The Manhattan Park board took steps to secure an additional $2 million bond to help fund the Round Barn Farm…
Manhattan says no to Flock renewal
After multiple public discussions, the village of Manhattan is listening to residents who expressed concerns about Flock cameras and will…
Crete.
Officials share memories of 9/11
The terrorist destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, created for many of us what psychologists call a…
Latest round of storms has pushed residents to brink
More storms. More rain. More anguish. And now a tornado.
Will County residents have just about had enough.
Storm rips roof off of animal hospital as second tornado hits Orland Park: Update
A powerful storm damaged an Orland Park animal hospital Tuesday, forcing more than 40 dogs and staff to take shelter.
Mayhem.
Police Blotter
BEECHER On Oct. 23, Khalil Abunijmeh, 43, of Monee, was stopped for a registration violation. Further investigation determined that Abunijmeh was…
Police Blotter
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.…
Police Blotter
BEECHER On Oct. 18, Michael Caruso, 40, of Peotone, was arrested for an active arrest warrant for Residential Burglary, after officers…
Your Sports. All Heart.
Vedette football roundup: Peotone advances, Manteno eliminated
Peotone beat Eastland-Pearl City to advance to the state quarterfinals for the first time in program history.
Mahomet-Seymour ousts Crete-Monee in second round
Dominic Jackson ran for a game-high 122 yards, but Crete-Monee fell 35-22 to Mahomet-Seymour in the Class 5A second round.
Vedette sports report: Manteno’s Klarke Goranson is all-state again
After missing much of the season due to injury, Manteno junior Klarke Goranson earned all-state cross country honors for the third straight year.
Vedette football roundup: Peotone, Crete, Manteno advance to second round
Peotone beat Illini West 51-8, Crete-Monee shut out Corliss 47-0 and Manteno knocked off St. Bede 41-14 in first-round action.
Vedette sports report: Maddie Gesky, Manteno rally to win volleyball sectional
Maddie Gesky had 11 kills as Manteno rallied past Wilmington 19-25, 27-25, 25-21 to win the Class 2A Southland Sectional title.
We/Us
Manteno cops hit roof for Special Olympics
The wind gust seemed to almost blow off the roof sometimes, but the Manteno Police Department survived another year of Cops…
‘We don’t have a house anymore’: One family’s tornado survival story
The Garcias’ survival last week came down to one decision: Kendahl’s insistence on being prepared after hearing storm warnings.
Body found in rubble of home hit by Kankakee tornado
A body was discovered Thursday in the rubble of a home destroyed by the EF3 tornado that struck Aroma Park March…
