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Beecher ponies up $10K for Firemen’s Park
The Village of Beecher agreed to kick in $10,000 for repairs to a baseball field at Firemen’s Park.
Moraine Valley proves college dreams start close to home
Moraine Valley celebrates Community College Month, highlighting affordable pathways, career training and transfer opportunities while inviting the community to explore campus programs.
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 in the…
ROTC students urged to not wear uniforms after college shooting
Crete-Monee students, staff, and families associated with the NJROTC have been advised not to wear uniforms or insignia associated with the military training…
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 reviews proposed village budget
The Village of Peotone reviewed its draft budget, which runs from April 1, 2026, through March 31, 2027, at the…
Peotone Intermediate School to close this year
After three public hearings, the decision is final: Peotone 207-U School District will close its Peotone Intermediate Center at the…
Eagle Scout longs to become police officer
Eagle Scout longs to become police officer
Manteno.
Manteno suicide prevention advocates seek memorial
Manteno mental health and suicide prevention awareness advocate Jake Smith attended Manteno’s village board meeting to propose a water fountain and memorial…
Turf war rages in Manteno
The Manteno village board’s political factions were at it again, voting against several agenda items at its February 2 meeting, including denying…
Manteno votes down Gotion investment review
Those wanting to see a review of Gotion Illinois by the United States Treasury’s Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States…
Manhattan.
Farmer pitches farmland preservation plan to Manhattan
With developers in communities pitching projects from solar to data centers, warehouses, and other uses to local government, community members…
Fire in rural Manhattan contained to attic
The Manhattan Fire Protection District worked quickly to extinguish a residential fire in rural Manhattan on March 9, containing it…
Manhattan Park Board Hears Plea for Skate Park
The Manhattan Park District offers a lot to residents, but one amenity it lacks is a skate park. One former…
Crete.
Crete-Monee shoots down holiday waiver proposal
Crete-Monee school officials have scrapped a proposal that would have designated MLK, Presidents Day, Casimir Pulaski Day, Columbus Day, and Veterans…
Crete-Monee school officials reviewing holidays
Crete-Monee school officials are mulling a change in the district’s 2026-27 calendar that would designate MLK, Presidents Day, Casimir Pulaski Day,…
Berkot’s adding gaming machines to Crete store
Berkot’s will be opening a gaming section in its new store in Crete.
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
MONEE On March 22, at 3:28 a.m., a traffic stop led to the arrest of Jeri Chanier Kinney, 52, from Burnham,…
Beecher/Monee 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.
Vedette sports report: Jake Stevens’ bat heats up for Manteno
Senior first baseman Jake Stevens was hitting .667 through last week for Manteno.
Manteno’s Maddy Delya embraces bigger role
After pitching on the JV team last spring, Maddie Delya is making an impact at the varsity level.
Scouting Vedette-area spring sports
Check out what to expect from baseball, softball, girls soccer and track and field teams in the Vedette coverage area.
Basketball roundup: Manteno’s record season ends in sectional
Maddie Gesky scored 16 points in Manteno’s 46-44 sectional-final loss to Pontiac on Feb. 26.
Vedette sports report: Alex Chenoweth, Peotone edge Manteno
Alex Chenoweth scored 14 of his 16 points after halftime as Peotone got past Route 50 rival Manteno.
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…
