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Fourth of July Fireworks Events
Share + Jul 4, 2009 3:02 pm US/Central Take the Family Out To Any of These Fourth of July Celebrations If you missed the fireworks on Lake Michigan on Friday, don't worry there are still many fireworks celebrations to partake of this holiday weekend.
Enjoy a great weekend at Beecher 4th of July Festival
The 2009 Red Ford Mustang was sighted throughout Beecher tempting residents to purchase raffle tickets.
A busy week for fireworks festivities
Firemen's Park, 673 Penfield St., 946-2261: The free 83rd annual Beecher 4th of July Festival will take place from Thursday to July 5 and will include food, bingo, entertainment, a bean-bag tournament, a 5K run and two-mile fitness walk, and a carnival.
Forest Preserves offer bird-viewing programs
Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve, co-owned and managed by the Forest Preserve District of Will County, is open to the public for free, all-age bird watching programs every Wednesday and Saturday through Aug.
Drivin' the Dixie on June 20 will carry on the tradition
This year, ''Drivin' the Dixie'' takes place on June 20 . Political figures have helped kick off ''Drivin' the Dixie'' in the past, but this time it is being promoted as a family-friendly day, during which there are no scheduled stops or big rush to leave on time.
300 mph Medicine: Dale Creasy Jr. ready to put accident behind him and return to track
It is often said that laughter is the best form of medicine. That isn't necessarily the case for Dale Creasy Jr.
Association recognizes final scholarship donors
Whether the first contribution or the last to the annual drive, each donation is equally appreciated by the Beecher Community Scholarship Association and Beecher High School's graduates.
Beecher Scholarship Drive Winding Down
In each of the years since Beecher Community Scholarship Fund's inception, the response to it has been heartwarming and 2009 is no exception.
Village President Makes Appointments
After an executive closed session on Monday, May 11, Beecher Village President Paul Lohmann made appointments to various committees after the board trustees' approval.
Still Time to Donate to Beecher Scholarship Drive
Graduation for the Beecher High School Class of 2009 will be May 31. For anyone considering a donation to the annual Beecher Scholarship drive, the contribution will be added to this year's totals if received in the next two weeks.
THIS IS THE FINISHED GAZEBO as it looked on Thursday. Even though it rained all day on Wednesday, the only water visible was that which came in from the winds.
Self-Taught Artist Still Surprised by Her Work
Share As a child, Judith LeBerteau liked to draw images of people with pencils. ''I erased a lot,'' Judith, now 64, said with laughter.
Seniors learn valuable lessons at expo
Hundreds of seniors picked up freebies and information from two gymnasiums worth of vendors and government agencies Wednesday morning.
On March 27, Beecher Village President Paul Lohmann wrote a letter to IDOT regarding the condition of Route 1 from Goodenow Road to the Kankakee County Line.
Board Approves Budget and Appropriations
The board voted to approve the village's fiscal year 2009-2010 operating budget and appropriations.
Texas Hold 'em Tournament Coming
The Beecher Lions Club will sponsor a Texas Hold 'em Tournament on Saturday, April 18, at Cardinal Creek Golf Course, 615 Dixie Highway, from 3 p.m. until it ends.
Candidates Running for Office in Grant Park
Community Involvement: Mayor eight years, 2001-2009; village trustee eight years, 1985-1988, 1996-2001; member of Momence Orthodox Presbyterian Church, Deacon the last four years; charter member of Grant Park Chamber of Commerce; a founding member of Grant Park Historical Society; member of Grant Park Lions Club; Captain on the Grant Park Fire ...
Masked, knife-wielding bandits ripped off a couple of workers inside the Joliet West High School fieldhouse Tuesday night.
New political landscape could mean takeoff for third airport
Local state lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that would put Will County officials in charge of a proposed airport near Peotone, although whether it will pass or if it would speed or delay construction are ...
Slick roadways affecting morning commute
Slick roadways caused several Monday morning accidents after overnight temperatures dropped below freezing and left several stretches covered in black ice.
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