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🌱 How does Momence’s 2024 tax bill compare to neighbors?

Morning Momence! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How does Momence’s 2024 tax bill compare to neighbors?
  • Why Drysdale’s accused killer is now facing federal prosecution.

Also on today's calendar: Crete-Monee Girls Varsity Soccer @ Momence and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Periods of sun; breezy, warm, with a high of 82 and low of 49 degrees.
  • Saturday: Very windy; cooler, temps: high: 55, low: 36.
  • Sunday: Increasingly windy, with a high of 53 and low of 30 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Homeowners in Kankakee County pay a median property tax bill of $4,342 in FY 2024 (kankakeetimes.com) — Momence homeowners are facing a median 2024 property tax bill of $3,315, with an effective rate of about 2 percent on a median home value of $169,900. The piece compares Momence’s bill to other Kankakee County communities and shows how rising home values are driving higher taxes even when rates fall.
   

• Bartender's Accused Killer's Case Now In Feds' Hands, Death Penalty A Possibility: Prosecutors (patch.com) — Federal prosecutors have taken over the case against the man accused of robbing and killing Momence bar owner Courtney Drysdale, opening the door to a possible death penalty. Local agencies, including Momence Police, worked with state and federal partners on the investigation, and officials say the move to federal court aims to maximize resources and potential penalties.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Diocese of Joliet posted a job opening for 2025-2026 (FT) First Grade Teacher: Bishop McNamara Catholic School; Bradley, IL in Bradley. Apply here.
  • GFF posted a job opening for Sanitation- 3rd Shift (10:00pm-6:30am) in Manteno. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Momence here.

🗞 Nearby News

Grant Park

  • Khloe Picard's homer, Masyn Kuder's shutout lead Coal City past Peotone: Tuesday's Daily Journal roundup (shawlocal.com)
  • Yoasobi announces ‘Never Ending Stories Tour,' Barclays show. Get tickets (nypost.com)

Aroma Park

  • Aroma Park resident still waiting for repairs more than a month after devastating EF-3 tornado (cbsnews.com)

Bradley

Ok Momence! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Momence

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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Momence

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.