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$38,820 in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collected in February for Beecher

Beecher residents paid a total of $38,820 in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax in February, a decrease of 21% from the previous month.

Beecher Elementary School: How many students met or exceeded expectations in mathematics in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 25.1% of Beecher Elementary School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former Beecher Beacon area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, April 27?

This former Beecher Beacon area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, April 27.

Beecher collects $59,634 in Municipal Sales Tax in February

Beecher residents paid a total of $59,634 in Municipal Sales Tax in February, a decrease of 14.1% from the previous month.

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Beecher’s April 24 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 24 have ranged from a high of 75°F in 2016 to a low of 30°F in 2015, according to Open-Meteo.

Which former Beecher Beacon area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28?

This former Beecher Beacon area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Monday, April 28.

Beecher’s April 25 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 25 have ranged from a high of 78°F in 2016 to a low of 31°F in 2024, according to Open-Meteo.

Dr. Saira Bano joins Franciscan Medical Network in Crawfordsville

Saira Bano, MD, has become part of the Franciscan Physician Network Southside Family Medicine team in Crawfordsville. Dr. Bano earned her medical degree from the University of Punjab, King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan.

Interventional cardiologist Amit Kumar joins Franciscan Physician Network in Dyer and Munster

Board-certified interventional cardiologist, Amit Kumar, MD, has recently joined the Franciscan Physician Network and is now welcoming new patients in Dyer and Munster. Dr. Kumar brings a wealth of experience to his new roles, having completed his...

Beecher’s April 26 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 26 have ranged from a high of 74°F in 2021 to a low of 31°F in 2018, according to Open-Meteo.

Franciscan Health opens funding applications for at-risk community health initiatives

Franciscan Health’s Social Impact Partnership Program (SIPP) is set to begin accepting applications to support healthcare-related initiatives for nonprofit organizations in at-risk communities.

High school team scores from week starting April 20

Scores from high school matches games during the week starting April 20.

Which former Beecher Beacon area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 2?

This former Beecher Beacon area high school standout will be in action on Friday, May 2.

$474,670 in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Beecher

In 2024, Beecher saw an increase in Non-Home Rule Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Which former Beecher Beacon area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

These former Beecher Beacon area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

Beecher collects $676,185 in Municipal Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Beecher saw an increase in Municipal Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Beecher’s April 30 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on April 30 have ranged from a high of 80°F in 2013 to a low of 38°F in 2018, according to Open-Meteo.

715 Reed St., Beecher acquired by Thomas R. Swafford

On April 28, Thomas R. Swafford purchased a property at 715 Reed St., Beecher from Joint Dean (trust).