News from 2024

Brendan F Kelly sells 643 Country Lane, Beecher

On July 22, Brandon D. Bubash purchased a property at 643 Country Lane, Beecher from Brendan F Kelly.

Anthony M Grazziani Simone acquires 29991 S. Trim Creek Lane, Beecher, appraised at $355,000

A property at 29991 S. Trim Creek Lane, Beecher was sold on July 22 by Jennifer McCallion for $355,000. The buyer was Anthony M Grazziani Simone.

Henry S Sissac Sr. sells 409 Maxwell St., Beecher

On July 25, Michael Albert Rusnak purchased a property at 409 Maxwell St., Beecher from Henry S Sissac Sr.

Colin Thomas and Thomas Bernard Corrigan purchase 529 Catalpa St., Beecher, appraised at $231,000

On July 31, Colin Thomas and Thomas Bernard Corrigan purchased a property at 529 Catalpa St., Beecher from Wehrmann (trust).

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Beecher Fire Protection District opens nominations for trustee elections

The Beecher Fire Protection District has announced that the process for nominating petitions for the upcoming Trustee election will begin on August 20, 2024. Interested individuals can obtain these petitions at the District Office located at 711 Penfield Street, Beecher, Illinois. The office operates from Monday to Friday, between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.

Matthew J. Henderson sells 306 Aspen Drive, Beecher

On Aug. 9, Steven K. and Michelle M. Napierkowski purchased a property at 306 Aspen Drive, Beecher from Matthew J. Henderson.

252 Fairway Drive, Beecher purchased by Cory A. and Lisa Marie F. Murdoch

A property at 252 Fairway Drive, Beecher was sold on Aug. 14 by Lucia Hilgert for $535,000. The buyers were Cory A. and Lisa Marie F. Murdoch.

Charles and Donna Block buy 1416 Rolling Pass Lane, Beecher

A property at 1416 Rolling Pass Lane, Beecher was sold on Aug. 20 by Kevin J Tamme for $355,000. The buyers were Charles and Donna Block.

June and Scott McAllister purchase 243 Aspen Drive, Beecher, appraised at $299,000

On Aug. 21, June and Scott McAllister purchased a property at 243 Aspen Drive, Beecher from Mark Morales.

Jose Gonzalez and Yesenia MacIas purchase 285 Hunters Drive, Beecher, appraised at $310,000

A property at 285 Hunters Drive, Beecher was sold on Aug. 22 by Carolina Morales for $310,000. The buyers were Jose Gonzalez and Yesenia MacIas.

1 lawyer with active license to practice in Beecher as of July

There was 1 lawyer with an active license to practice in Beecher as of July, according to the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

JR Anthony Singleton purchases 250 Aspen Drive, Beecher, appraised at $410,000

On Aug. 26, JR Anthony Singleton purchased a property at 250 Aspen Drive, Beecher from Opal D. Staples.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in Beecher in July than previous month

There was no change in number of active legal licenses in Beecher in July compared to the previous month, according to the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

Natalya Mather joins Franciscan Physician Network at Franklin Township Family Medicine

Natalya Mather, MD, has joined the Franciscan Physician Network Franklin Township Family Medicine and is now accepting new patients.

Padmaja Sanaka joins Franciscan Physician Network in Winfield

Board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist Padmaja Sanaka, MD, has joined the Franciscan Physician Network and is now accepting new patients in Winfield.

Nurse practitioner Kelsey House joins Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology Logansport

Kelsey House, a board-certified nurse practitioner, has joined the Franciscan Physician Network Cardiology Logansport.

Francisican health earns reaccreditation for cardiovascular & pulmonary rehab

Franciscan Health Olympia Fields' cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation programs have earned reaccreditation by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR).

Franciscan Health debuts photon-counting CT scanner enhancing diagnostic capabilities

Franciscan Health Indianapolis recently became the first hospital in Indiana to debut the NAEOTOM Alpha with Quantum Technology, the world's first photon-counting CT scanner produced by Siemens Healthineers. Currently, Franciscan Health Indianapolis is the only hospital in the state utilizing this equipment.

Understanding John the Baptist's role in heralding God's Kingdom

The four gospels in the New Testament emphasize that "The Kingdom of God" is central to Jesus's ministry. In the Gospel of Mark, Jesus begins his public ministry with, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (Mark 1:15). Similarly, in Matthew 4:17, he declares, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Luke 4:43 records Jesus saying, “It is necessary for me to proclaim the good news about the kingdom of God to the other towns also because I was sent for this purpose.” Although less frequent in John's Gospel,...