Peotone: On Monday, January 9, the Blue Devils lost a tough one on the road to Dwight, 56-60. The Devils came out flat and were down 14-3 at the start. Eventually, they came back and actually took the lead, but just never quite settled in the whole night, turning the ball over way too much. […]
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USF Hosting Blood Drive January 24
The University of St. Francis (USF) is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Tuesday, January 24, from 1 to 6 p.m., in the Assembly Hall Gymnasium at USF’s St. Clare Campus, 1550 Plainfield Road in Joliet. For an appointment, call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org, click on the “Find a Blood Drive” […]
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Lessons Learned from Hamlin’s Cardiac Arrest
Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin survived sudden cardiac arrest after he collapsed in the first quarter of Monday night’s Bills game against the host Cincinnati Bengals because of quick action by the medical team. CPR was initiated just minutes after Hamlin made a tackle, got up, but then collapsed. On the field, Hamlin also was […]
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Illinois National Guard Supports 3,100+ Funerals in 2022
The military prides itself in honoring the legacy of veterans. Whether a service member dies in combat or a veteran passes away due to age, the military ensures the veteran is recognized for their service. Military Funeral Honors have traditionally been provided when the veteran is laid to rest. Providing those honors is a solemn […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: January 8 – 11
Charles Siegert II, 36, of Park Forest, was arrested on January 8, at 1:03 p.m., for battery. He was released with a notice-to-appear in court. Aja Jackson, 31, of Calumet City, was arrested on January 8, at 10:43 p.m., for driving while license is suspended, no insurance, expired registration, and speeding 62-mph in a 40-mph […]
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Susan L. Ludwig
Susan L. Ludwig, 79, of Kankakee, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, surrounded by the love of her children, Debra S. Brown, Brenda Brown Hiller, Mike Brown, and Jacquelyn Ludwig Fedrow. Born June 3, 1943 in Kankakee, she was the daughter of Clarence “Jack” and Susan Ricchi Jackson. Ms. Ludwig was a Registered Nurse at […]
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Ronald L. Homberg
Ronald “Ron” L. Homberg, 87, of Bradley, formerly of Kankakee, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his home, after a short illness. Born on September 11, 1935, in Kankakee, he was the son of Louis J. and Ora L. (Knight) Homberg. Ron married Norma J. Bertrand on November 26, 1955, in Kankakee. Ron was […]
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Alberta M. Overocker
Alberta “Bert” M. Overocker, 88, of Tinley Park, formerly of Monee, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab in Joliet. Born on July 8, 1934, in Chicago Heights, she was the daughter of Hiram and Genevieve (Zentara) Tompkins. Alberta married Charles C. Overocker on September 11, 1954, at St. […]
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Harry R. Baker Jr.
Harry R. Baker Jr., 75, of Peotone, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet. Born on January 3, 1948, in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Harry R. Sr. and Myrtle (Elmer) Baker. Harry married Ann Ingerson on January 6, 1969, in Indiana, Pennsylvania. He was a […]
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Anita L. Werner
Anita L. Werner, 90, of Manteno, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Riverside Medical Center in Kankakee. Born on May 5, 1932, in Joliet, she was the daughter of Louis and Elsie (Harms) Marquardt. She married Eugene John Werner on February 24, 1962, at Zion Lutheran Church in Matteson. He passed away on […]