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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.
Monee Police Report
*All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. MONEE On May 27, Monee Police arrested Kelton…
Beecher/Monee Police Blotter
BEECHER On May 17, Linda Vivas Paez, 19, of Joliet, was stopped for a registration and equipment violation. Further investigation determined…
Beecher 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.
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.
Allie Werner looks to next chapter after Peotone’s season ends in sectional
Olivet Nazarene recruit Allie Werner scored a program-record 130 career goals for Peotone.
Vedette sports report: Manteno baseball repeats as regional champion
Jake Stevens drove in four runs and Tyler Buehler scored three as Manteno beat Sandwich 9-7 to win a Class 2A regional title.
Dawveed Holland wins Illinois Lutheran’s first state track title
Dawveed Holland’s leap of 48 feet, 4 inches in the Class 1A triple jump was the second-best in Illinois this spring.
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…
