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Trinity Christian College sale ramping up as school year ends
Trinity Christian College property was put on the market April 9 through the nationally run CBRE real estate company.
Fire destroys historic Balmoral Park racetrack
Illinois’ racing legacy suffered another huge loss when a fire destroyed the grandstand at the former Balmoral Park racetrack in Crete on Sunday.
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 on the…
Public meeting planned for Wilmington-Peotone Road study
Open house meeting to discuss possible improvements to Wilmington-Peotone Road from Old Chicago Road to U.S. 45/52. The Will County Division of Transportation…
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.
New stop signs coming soon to Peotone
The Peotone Village Board discussed adding stop signs throughout town to cut down on speeding and improve safety at its…
Peotone Parks plan golf outing fundraiser
The Peotone Park District is planning a golf outing for this fall to provide residents with something fun to do…
Ruth Ann (nee Stassen) Richardson, 88
Ruth Ann Richardson, 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2026, at her home in Joliet, surrounded by the…
Manteno.
Manteno finances in good shape, trustees say
With the forensic audit close to being finished, Manteno’s finances came up at several points during its last board meeting on May…
Jane Hearn, 83
Jane Hearn, 83, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2026. Born on December 1, 1942, in Manteno, she was the daughter of…
Budget discussion dominates Manteno board meeting
The Village of Manteno Board of Trustees made it clear they are still working on the village’s budget, after a public hearing…
Manhattan.
Beecher, Manhattan, Monee Police
BEECHER On May 11, Jessie J. Clary, 34, of Highland, Indiana, was stopped for a moving violation. Further investigation determined…
Manhattan prepares for Round Barn Farm weddings, events
With exterior round barn renovations complete and an interior construction timeline nearly solidified, the Manhattan Park District is readying itself…
Manhattan formally opposes BUILD Act
The Village of Manhattan approved a resolution supporting the Illinois Municipal League and the preservation of a Municipal Housing Authority,…
Crete.
Department of Justice probe targets Crete-Monee High School
Two Will County public school districts are among 36 under investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights division.
Flyers promoting solar farms raise questions
A batch of glossy mystery mailings landing in Crete-Monee area mailboxes has created a bit of a stir among residents.
Fatal party shooting adds to deadly week in Crete
Crete residents are reeling after a party shooting, a house fire, and a triple homicide took the lives of eight people…
Mayhem.
Beecher Police Blotter
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.…
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.…
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.…
Your Sports. All Heart.
Manteno’s Klarke Goranson, Sophia Most, Olivia McElroy win medals at state track
Manteno’s Klarke Goranson medaled in both the 800 and 1,600 meters for the second straight season.
Vedette sports report: Karsyn Kasput, Beecher beat Manteno in regional final
Freshman Karsyn Kasput had four hits, three runs and two RBIs as Beecher beat Manteno 14-6 in a Class 2A regional final.
Maddox Toepper, Brady Hespen back to boost Manteno
Manteno’s Maddox Toepper and Brady Hespen both missed the start of the baseball season for health reasons.
Vedette sports report: 5 Manteno girls heading to state track
Manteno’s contingent of girls track state qualifiers is believed to be the program’s largest since the 1980s.
Vedette sports report: Crete-Monee names softball field for Sue Giannantonio
Sue Giannantonio coached Crete-Monee softball for 32 seasons, winning more than 500 games along with 10 conference titles.
We/Us
‘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…
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 went…
