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FuelFest roars into SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday
FuelFest, a global automotive festival, brings its inaugural Midwest show to Bridgeview’s SeatGeek Stadium on Saturday, featuring live drifting, a full concert, and appearances by celebrities including actor Cody…
Monee Chamber hands out two scholarships
Recipients of the 2026 Monee Chamber of Commerce scholarships are honors students and volunteers looking to make a difference in the community.
New trustee appointed in Grant Park amid IRS ‘unpleasantness’
The Grant Park Board of Trustees has appointed Brian Martin, the brother of Trustee Jason Martin, following the resignation of Trustee Julie Quinn,…
Pritzker waives tax penalties for residents in 11 counties hit by severe storms
Illinois residents and businesses in 11 counties affected by spring and early summer storms can now request waivers of tax penalties and interest…
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.
Legacy Garden dedicated to late Peotone Fire Battalion Chief
Loved ones, friends, and colleagues gathered at a dedication ceremony honoring longtime Peotone Fire Protection District member and trustee, Bill…
Sim resigns from Peotone Parks Board
The Peotone Park Board of Commissioners has a vacancy after Barb Sim resigned at the end of the July 14 meeting.
Harris announces $560,000 coming to area libraries
State Sen. Napoleon Harris III announced that Peotone libraries would be receiving almost $30,000 in grant money from the Secretary of…
Manteno.
Manteno Garage Sales
Manteno held their citywide garage sales last weekend with more than 80 residents participating. The streets were bustling with activity, and turnout…
Vote, veto, vote: Manteno dysfunction continues
At the June 15 board meeting, Mayor Annette LaMore made an emergency appointment to hire the Vasselli Law Firm as the village’s attorney after…
Bicyclist dies after being hit by vehicle near Manteno
A Bourbonnais man died Monday after he was hit by a vehicle east of Manteno, Kankakee County Sheriff’s police said.
Manhattan.
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…
Round Barn interior construction starting soon
With the Round Barn being an iconic historical structure in Manhattan, everyone is anxious to hear when it will be…
Manhattan fire trustee retires after 40 years of service
The Manhattan Fire Protection District’s Board of Trustees Secretary Bill Weber officially retires after more than 40 years of service…
Crete.
Crete weighs allowing food truck downtown
Should mobile food vendors and vehicles be allowed to do business in downtown 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.
Mayhem.
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
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.…
Beecher Police Briefs
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.
Football notebook: Crete’s Jeremiah Stonewall among state’s top recruits
Crete-Monee running back Jeremiah Stonewall has offers from five Big Ten schools.
Vedette sports report: Beecher softball duo named to All-State first team
Northern Illinois recruit Makenzie Johnson and Colgate recruit Taylor Norkus represent Beecher on the Class 2A All-State first team.
Manteno running back Nick Honkisz ready for bigger role
Rising senior Nick Honkisz is a returning All-Illinois Central Eight first-team running back.
After 25 years and hip surgery, Brandon DuBois still piles up wins for Beecher Muskies
The MVP of the 2010 NABF World Series, Brandon DuBois has won 110 games across 25 seasons for the Beecher Muskies.
Vedette sports report: Manteno baseball falls in sectional semifinal
Connor Harrod had three hits for Manteno in a 6-2 loss to Wilmington in a Class 2A baseball sectional semifinal.
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…
