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Monee Education Center for sale – again
The Monee Education Center building is back on the market.
Manhattan adds two new officers to police department
The Village of Manhattan swore in two new police officers at its August 18 meeting, increasing the police force in the growing village.
Beecher to limit road salt use this winter
Due to a huge spike in the cost of road salt, not all roads in Beecher will be salted this winter during snow and…
Flock camera renewal spurs debate in Manhattan
The Village of Manhattan put the renewal of its Flock cameras, also known as LPRs or license plate readers, on its agenda for…
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.
Eight masked offenders rob Peotone Travel Center, damage poker machines
Eight masked offenders robbed the Peotone Travel Center early Sept. 3, damaging six poker machines and stealing an unknown amount…
IFT wrong to demand Meta settlement cash for schools
Hours after the social media giant Meta agreed last Wednesday to settle a case brought by 47 state attorneys general…
Peotone approves first facade improvement grant
The Village of Peotone approved the first Facade Improvement Program grant after the board adopted the program this past spring.
Manteno.
Purses in Paradise
The Vintage Purse Museum in Manteno is a restored historic landmark that showcases rare fashion treasures and supports workforce development for adults…
Manteno mayor orders trustee arrest as feud escalates
The latest village board drama in Manteno unfolded last week when Mayor Annettec LaMore directed the police chief to arrest an absentee trustee when there were not enough…
Local families rally to fight rare neurological disorder
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease is a rare, little-known disease, and New Lenox resident Doreen Pomykala wants to put an end to it.
Manhattan.
Manhattan teen makes history at 2026 AAU Junior Olympics
Manhattan teen Zoei Johnson has made history by breaking a 28-year-old record and setting others in a monumental showing at…
Manhattan adds part-time officer, new police vehicle
Village of Manhattan residents will see a new face cruising around town as the police department has added a new…
Chicago Legislator, Edgar County Farm Bureau, Bridge Illinois’ Urban-Rural Divide
State Senator Mike Porfirio welcomed members of the Edgar County Farm Bureau to Illinois’ 11th Legislative District this week, part…
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.
Beecher/Monee Police Blotter
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.…
Burglars hit Thorntons in early hours
On August 28, at approximately 2:52 a.m., Monee Police responded to Thorntons, 25451 S. Ridgeland Avenue, in reference to a burglary.…
Police Blotter
Remember: All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MONEE On July 26, Monee Police investigated…
Your Sports. All Heart.
Scouting Vedette-area fall sports
Check out what to expect from fall sports teams around the Vedette area.
Vedette football roundup: Crete, Manteno, Peotone all win
Crete-Monee bounced back from an opening loss, while Manteno and Peotone both moved to 2-0.
Vedette football roundup: Manteno rallies to beat Johnsburg
Logan Bufford passed for 194 yards and three touchdowns as Manteno beat Johnsburg 33-20.
Eli Chenoweth, Peotone rumble past Eisenhower
Eli Chenoweth ran for 191 yards and three touchdowns as Peotone beat Eisenhower 28-6 on Aug. 20.
Crete-Monee’s Dominic Jackson ready for double duty
Senior Dominic Jackson is a defensive tackle and fullback for Crete-Monee who also is a returning state qualifier in wrestling.
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…
