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Plainclothes officers catch carjacker
Cameron I. White, 18, of the 5800 block of South Troy Street, was charged with two counts of armed robbery and vehicular hijacking following an incident in the 5700 block of South Talman Avenue at 9:55...
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Monee Village Hall Not About Any One Person
Monee’s new village hall is open and staff has moved in, but one elected official is feeling left out.Village Clerk Doneshia Codjoe alleged last week she was denied office space in the just-opened...
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Feds award IDOT $43 million for long-awaited 65th Street overpass
The long-awaited project to build a 65th Street railroad overpass in Bedford Park received a $43 million shot in the arm last week when federal funding was approved for the proposal.Gov. JB Pritzker...
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Orland Park man charged in Brookfield shooting
An Orland Park man has been charged with the Jan. 5 shooting of a man in Brookfield.Isaiah Montanez, 22, of Orland Park, turned himself in on Jan. 9 and was charged with one felony count of aggravated...
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New bus expands Lyons Township senior services
Seniors in the Township of Lyons now have a new way to travel, thanks to a recently purchased bus aimed at meeting their transportation needs.The township board approved the acquisition of a 2024 Ford...
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Woman charged in Garfield Ridge carjacking, stabbing
A Chicago woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing two people and stealing a car in the 5100 block of South Rutherford Avenue at about 6:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9. Vanessa...
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Manhattan School District Superintendent Search Ongoing
The Manhattan School District, recently named a defendant in not one but two federal sexual harassment lawsuits, is pressing forward with its search for a new superintendent.The school district was...
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Bobcats Topple Wildcats
By Jim PiacentiniOn Tuesday, January 7, while on the road in a conference contest, the Beecher Bobcats took on the Donovan Wildcats. The first quarter was a tough one and resulted in an 11-11 tie by...
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Crete Police Blotter: November 2024
In an effort to inform the community of current crimes and seek the public’s assistance in pending investigations, the Crete Police Department attempts to post information related to crimes occurring...
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Devils Take Tough Losses
By Jim PiacentiniOn Tuesday, January 7, the Peotone Blue Devils hung tough against Bishop Mac in a non-conference contest at home. Down by 8 at the half, it was a fight on the boards. In the second...
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Monee Police Blotter: December 24-January 6
On December 24, at approximately 11:40 a.m., Monee officers responded to the 4700 block of West Iris for a possible structural fire. Upon arrival, they assisted the Monee Fire District with traffic...
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Panthers Topple Wildcats
On Friday, January 10, the Manteno Panthers faced the Herscher Tigers in front of the hometown fans. The game was tough on the boards, although the Panthers had a 12-6 lead at the end of the first...
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Peotone Police Blotter: January 3-9
Retail Theft – January 4: On January 4, Peotone Police responded to a retail theft report at the Peotone Travel Center. According to the investigation, multiple suspects wearing masks and gloves...
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Sun Not Setting on Will County Solar Developments
With legislation that ties the hands of county officials and bars them from denying solar projects that meet state regulations, Will County is moving full steam ahead with recently proposed solar...
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Looking Back
The Monee Monitor: January 3, 1975“Court Appearances January 15 in County Drug Raid”“Preliminary hearings are set for January 15 for four persons arrested December 20 in what narcotics agents have said...
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Palos Park cop hailed for spotting fire
Palos Park Police Officer Bob Kotsianis was cited for calling for firefighters after he spotted smoke coming from a home Monday afternoon.Palos Park Mayor Nicole Milovich Walters on Tuesday praised...
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Oak Lawn police officer promoted to sergeant
The Oak Lawn police force has added a sergeant to the ranks to begin the new year.Joseph Lutzke was officially promoted to sergeant during the Oak Lawn Village Board meeting Tuesday night. Lutzke took...
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Lopez seeks better event safety after New Orleans tragedy
A New Year’s Day attack by a lone wolf terrorist in New Orleans, which killed 15 people, prompted a Chicago alderman to call for the city to improve the quality of barrier protection during upcoming...
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Hills Chamber seeks Business Expo participants
The Hills Chamber of Commerce is seeking local small business owners to participate in the annual Business and Health Fair Community Expo, which is happening earlier than usual this year.The event will...
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Summit police drone aids in nabbing burglar – again
Summit police have made their second successful arrest thanks in large part to the department’s drone.Police responded to the Pick-n-Pull property at 6800 W. 61st Place shortly after 2 a.m. on January...
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