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Upper Forked Creek Watershed Committee Takes Interest in Sports Fields
The Upper Forked Creek Watershed Committee in Green Garden Township is dipping its toes into Peotone School District’s plans for a 25-acre sports facility.Committee representative Thomas Becker has...
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Crawling for Vets
More than $2,000 was raised for veterans displaced in the California wildfires in a Kankakee County Legion “pub crawl.”Legion District Commander Cory Norton, who also doubles as commander of the...
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Paul H. Farber
Paul H. Farber, 76, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, died on January 31, 2025, at Bickford of Cedar Falls, after enduring Alzheimer’s disease for four years. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February...
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Panthers Girls on Fire
The Lady Panthers came out with fire in their eyes on Monday, February 3, against the Streator Bulldogs. Manteno had a commanding 17-7 lead by the end of the first quarter, and there was no stopping...
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Neal Sentenced for Stabbing Dog
Will County State’s Attorney James Glasgow announced last week that Tamica Neal, 45 of Crestwood, was sentenced January 23 to one year in prison for Aggravated Cruelty to Animals, a Class 4 felony....
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Village Makes Approvals for New Fire Station
The Village of Manhattan, which has jurisdiction over all new construction within its limits, made several approvals that paved the way for the construction of the new Manhattan Fire Protection...
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Grant Park Residents Seek Answers Following Village President’s Arrest
Seats were filled at Grant Park’s Village Board meeting, and two residents spoke during public comment regarding Village President Jamie Hawkins’ January 27 arrest.At one point during the brief public...
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Devils Hold Out for Win
On Tuesday, February 4, the Blue Devils faced the Streator Bulldogs and managed to squeak out a win, 46-39. The game started and finished in much the same manner, as it was a tough game right to the...
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Crete Police Blotter: January 1 – 31
In an effort to inform the community of current crimes and seek the public’s assistance in pending investigations, the Crete Police Department will attempt to post information related to crimes...
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Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.On January 21, Connor Kou Kou, 21, of Kankakee, was...
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Who’s going to win the Big Game? Brookfield Zoo critters make their Super...
So, you have money to burn but aren’t sure which team – the Kansas City Chiefs or the Philadelphia Eagles – to bet on in Sunday’s showdown.In an effort to help you out, some of the animals at...
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Sandburg High senior showcases art at McCord Gallery exhibit
Haneen Abdelmajid’s passion for the arts began at a young age. She finds inspiration in fashion and self-expression and lets it unfold onto paper. Now, a senior at Sandburg High School, she can see her...
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Mother McAuley Career Day connects students with alumnae mentors
For one day each year, the gym at Mother McAuley High School transforms into more than just a place for games and assemblies, it becomes a gateway to the future.On Friday, Feb. 7, students stepped into...
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Summit to ask voters about paving alleys, parks
Voters in the Village of Summit will see two advisory questions on the April 1 Consolidated Election ballot asking residents for their input on alleys and parks.One question will be: “Shall the Village...
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Brother Rice’s Marcos Gonzales joins 1,000-point club
The banner with Marcos Gonzales’ picture hung from the balcony rails. The commemorative basketball with the inscription given to him will look great in his college dorm room next year. The pregame...
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Marist cheerleaders repeat as state champs
BLOOMINGTON — Be a good person.When Jordan Miller took over as Marist competitive cheerleading coach in the 2017-18 season, he brought that simple but effective mantra to his team. Now the RedHawks are...
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Seeds of discontent: Sandburg girls earn statement win
The IHSA girls basketball seedings were revealed last week with Sandburg receiving the No. 5 seed in the Class 4A Rich Sectional. The news dropped hours before a crucial matchup against Lincoln-Way...
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Alex Tracy in mix for college hockey’s top honor
One of the keys to Alex Tracy’s success as the starting goalie for Minnesota State’s hockey team is having a dad who fully supported him and wouldn’t let him quit.As a result, the Evergreen Park...
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WGN’s Ana Belaval to headline Midway Chamber’s Valentines Comedy Jam
WGN (Ch. 9) reporter and stand-up comedian Ana Belaval is headlining the Midway Chamber of Commerce’s annual Valentines Comedy Jam being held from 6 to 11 p.m. Feb. 14 at European Chalet, 5445 S....
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Quinn seeks zoning change to shutter controversial bar
The reopening of a Garfield Ridge bar that was the site of a fatal shooting in November has sparked community outrage and city hearings, as 13th Ward Alderman Marty Quinn moves to shut it down...
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