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1 week ago | 
southwestregionalpublishing.com | Karen Haave
Crete’s chairman of Planning and Zoning has been named village clerk to fill the vacancy left with the retirement of Deborah Bachert. Karen Tellef was named to the post and sworn into office during the June 9 board meeting. She was expected to resign from the Planning and Zoning Commission immediately to avoid a conflict of interest. Bachert opted not to seek re-election as clerk after serving multiple terms in the post.
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1 week ago | 
southwestregionalpublishing.com | Karen Haave
All those famous activists advocating for the climate, peace, gun ownership, equal rights, and political change need to scoot over and make room for Selah Turner. A Peotone resident, who just turned 14, she is already a powerhouse proponent for homeschooling, who is armed with quiet confidence, composure, and speaking skills.
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2 weeks ago | 
southwestregionalpublishing.com | Karen Haave
A long-time Peotone family has brought Pope Leo XIV to town. Okay, not really the Pope, but a tasty sandwich named for him. You can find it at Dolomiti, the newest eatery – ”an Italian gem in downtown Peotone.”Right now, 100 percent of the customer reviews are giving it a five-star rating. All of them praise the fresh ingredients, authenticity of the Italian combinations, and great service from the Protti family staff. “It is a family run business,” owner Andrea Protti emphasized.
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3 weeks ago | 
southwestregionalpublishing.com | Karen Haave
After two years of meetings and discussions, Monee officials are moving ahead with plans for a new police department. The current building at 5357 W. Main Street was built 68 years ago and is no longer adequate for MPD’s needs. During the May 28 meeting, the village board heard recommendations that will get the process started.
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3 weeks ago | 
southwestregionalpublishing.com | Karen Haave
Monee Fire Protection District firefighter/paramedics successfully resuscitated a village resident who had collapsed and was in need of immediate care. That’s not really news for MFPD, as their crews actually have done that four times in just two years. But the five-member crew and three Monee patrol officers still deserved some recognition, not to mention bragging rights. Zoll Medical Corporation agreed, presenting them with life saving awards and Challenge Coins.
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3 weeks ago | 
southwestregionalpublishing.com | Karen Haave
. A ceremonial bell rang during the Monee Memorial Day ceremony and honored the estimated 2.6 million Americans who have perished in war-related deaths since 1775. “For it is for them that this honor is truly for,” said Monee American Legion Commander David Batzek.
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1 month ago | 
southwestregionalpublishing.com | Karen Haave
Monee officials have tabled a pair of ordinances that have been in the works for a while, pending additional clarification. During their May 14 meeting, the board opted to put the Bring Your Own Bottle and the grocery tax ordinances on hold after attorney Larry Gryczewski indicated they weren’t quite ready for board action.
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1 month ago | 
southwestregionalpublishing.com | Karen Haave
By Karen HaaveLaw Enforcement Appreciation Day in Monee was launched five years ago in an effort to give local police officers a boost in morale. Apparently the event, hosted by Tracey and John Henson, has achieved its goal each year. Just ask the guys at Monee PD. “Once again, Trustee John Henson and his wife, Tracy, have gone above and beyond with their support for law enforcement and especially Monee PD,” Chief Scott Koerner said.
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1 month ago | 
southwestregionalpublishing.com | Karen Haave
The first of Crete’s Honorary Street Signs will recognize the achievements and contributions of longtime Village President Mike Einhorn. After serving an unprecedented 10 terms – 40 years – Einhorn decided last fall to step down from the post and focus on regaining his health. He has been absent from village board meetings for months, as he has been undergoing treatment for leukemia. “I was recently diagnosed with AML, a potentially fatal form of leukemia, if left untreated,” he said last fall.
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1 month ago | 
southwestregionalpublishing.com | Karen Haave
A Beecher resident has been charged with six counts of possession and distribution of child pornography. Jasen N. Zurisk was charged on April 29. Images of children under the ages of 13 and 18 years were found by Will County Sheriff’s deputies during a search of his home. Two of the charges are Class I felonies, and the other four are Class II, according to the criminal complaint filed in Will County Circuit Court on April 30.
