2:20 AMFriday, May 18, 2012
Lincoln-Way West's J. Kyle Braid student-athletes leadership team has completed its spring food drive for the New Lenox Food Pantry. Student leaders are: Brian Skowronski, Ryan Curry, Katie Brncich, Myranda Eckberg, Erica Crimmins, Colin Mulroe, Kara Winans, Maxine Krol and Hannah Chesley. The students collected more than 500 food items.

JKB Leadership Team Spring Food Drive

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Crete-Monee High School special needs students, coaches, teachers and volunteers attended the Special Olympics held at Thornwood High School in South Holland on Saturday, May 5.

Special Olympics Athletes Are Truly Special

Dave Fazzini  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Thornwood High School in South Holland was the scene of the Special Olympics on Saturday, May 5. I w... read full story →

Flatlands Developer Does Not Own Property

Karen Haave  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

A story that appeared in the "Peotone Vedette" in August, 2011, indicated that a local developer is ... read full story →

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MARIAN CATHOLIC'S Alex Nickel had been busy on the basepaths as she was 8-for-8 in the Spartans' doubleheader win over Carmel on May 12. She had four doubles among their eight hits. (photo submitted)

Marian Sweeps Carmel

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In a big East Suburban Catholic doubleheader, Marian Catholic's Alex Nickel was 8-for-8 as the Spart... read full story →

Beecher's Aring No-Hits Chargers

Dennis Bowling  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Beecher junior pitcher Zach Aring has plenty of confidence in his Bobcats teammates. He has a great ... read full story →

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Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, has announced the school's

PCHS April Students Of The Month

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Don Sebestyen, Principal of Providence Catholic High School, has announced the school's "Students of... read full story →

Lincoln-Way Central seniors and their families enjoy dinner in the field house before Senior Scholarship Night ceremonies begin. (left to right are) Kevan Johnson, Ali Johnson, Pam Johnson, Abby Giovanazzi and her mother, Gayle Giovanazzi.

Lincoln-Way Central Celebrates Scholarship Night

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A total of 160 scholarships were distributed among 150 students during the Lincoln-Way Central Schoo... read full story →

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College News

Staff Report  /  May 17, 2012  /   No Comments

Bryce Van Deraa of Crete graduated from Dordt College in Sioux City, Iowa, during commencement May ,... read full story →

MBA Supply Chain Management Program

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Beginning in the Spring 2013 semester, the College of Business and Public Administration at Governor... read full story →

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Places To Go

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JJC Alumni Brunch Joliet Junior College alumni, retirees, faculty, staff and friends are invited to... read full story →

Riverside Displays Permanent Remembrance Of Veterans

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Later this month, millions will celebrate in remembrance of those who have fought for our freedom, a... read full story →

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Letter To Editor: Jackson Supporters

Steven Breault  /  May 3, 2012  /   1 Comment

Dear Editor: In his April 19 Letter to the Editor, in support of the third airport and Jesse Jackson... read full story →

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George and Judy Graske

Graske 50th Anniversary

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George and Judy Graske of New Lenox celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 28, 2012. A r... read full story →

Amy Swanson announces the approaching marriage of her son, Michael Swanson, to Sarah Hall, of Knoxville. The bride is the daughter of Ron and Colleen Hall of Knoxville. An August, 2012 wedding is planned.

Swanson, Hall Engagement

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Amy Swanson announces the approaching marriage of her son, Michael Swanson, to Sarah Hall, of Knoxvi... read full story →

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Seniors Happenings

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CALENDAR Thursday, May 17 9 a.m., Crochet, SSC 9:30 a.m., Crafts class, Frankfort Township Hall 10:3... read full story →

Seniors Happenings

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CALENDAR Thursday, May 10 9 a.m., Crochet, SSC 9:30 a.m., Crafts class, Frankfort Township Hall 10:3... read full story →

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Health Beat

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Diabetes support group The next Riverside diabetes support group meeting will be at 6:30 p.m. on Mon... read full story →

Better Hearing And Speech Month

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Helen Keller once noted that of all her impairments, she was troubled most by her lack of hearing an... read full story →

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Service Stars

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Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony J. Kavanaugh, a 2006 graduate of Peotone High School, recently ... read full story →

Services Stars

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Air Force Airman Bryan G. O'Toole graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base ... read full story →

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Photo submitted by Theresa Gall Fitzpatrick.

Eloise Marie Fitzpatrick Birth Announcement

Theresa Gall Fitzpatrick  /  May 10, 2012  /   No Comments

Jack and Theresa (Gall) Fitzpatrick of Falls Church, VA, announce the arrival of Eloise Marie Fitzpa... read full story →

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