By Karen Haave For Peotone’s new library director, no job compares to hers. Sarah Ehlers was appointed to the post in July, after Noreen Bormet announced her retirement. A veteran of library science, she has worked in Frankfort and Mokena, as well as Hinsdale, but Peotone has long had a special appeal for her. “I […]
Author Archives: Andrea Arens
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Beecher Honors Officers; Changes Meeting Times at Board Meeting
By Jeff Vorva Beecher Police Chief Terrence Lemming did a little bragging as two members of his department were honored at the October 28 village board meeting. Sgt. Aaron DaCorte and Officer Dylan Lorek were recognized for their action during a couple of incidents in the summer. Lemming said on June 1, DaCorte took a […]
Posted inVedette Schools
Football Dreams Come True for One Special Player
Caden Russell loves football. Ever since he was little, he had a love of the sport, from collecting football cards and paraphernalia to studying and researching football statistics. He’s exceptionally well versed in the NFL and Super Bowl statistics. He enjoys discussion and analysis with fellow teammates, friends, and adults about NFL history, facts, and […]
Posted inPeotone
Building and Zoning Coordinator Resigns
By Andrea Arens A 90-minute Peotone special board meeting on Thursday, October 24, resulted in the immediate resignation of Building and Zoning Administrator Henry Walters. Walters was hired in late April 2023, after the election but before new trustees were sworn in. Walters background was in security, and he was working on his degree in […]
Posted inPeotone, Vedette Schools
Sparking Kindness in Kids
By Stephanie Irvine With an enrollment of 334 students, Peotone Elementary School managed to document 5,453 acts of kindness by students over a mere four weeks. How did the small school manage to create such a culture of positivity? A little ingenuity and a cute little frog, thanks to Peotone Elementary School Principal Krystina Lewis. […]
Posted inBradley
Revamp of Broadway Still 3 Years From Completion
By Stephen Nelson When he ran for his first full term as Bradley’s Mayor four years ago, among Mike Watson’s priorities was the renovation of the Broadway streetscape through downtown. At the Monday, October 28, Bradley Village Board Meeting, Watson told The Vedette that completion of that project is still three years away, putting it […]
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Devils Battle for Playoff Win But Come up Short
By Andrea Arens If you’re one of those people that thinks the game is over based on who scores in the first 10 minutes, you’d be wrong watching the Blue Devils on Friday, November 1. A true battle of back-and-forth, the Devils just fell short in the fourth after a fumble to end their playoff […]
Posted inManhattan
Local Girl’s Acting Career Takes Off
By Stephanie Irvine Manhattan’s Olivia O’Sullivan is a typical 12-year-old girl. Unless, of course, you consider her burgeoning acting career — which is anything but ordinary. At age five, O’Sullivan started playing the guitar and singing around the house. Before long, she was singing in the school talent show, with dreams of being on America’s […]
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Monee Taxpayers to get Tax Break 5th Straight Year
By Karen Haave Monee taxpayers will get a break for the fifth consecutive year, courtesy of the mayor and village board. Trustees voted unanimously during their October 23 meeting to keep the village tax levy at the same level it has been since 2020. The tax levy is the amount of revenue the mayor and […]
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VACKC Appoints New Superintendent Despite Past Budgetary Woes
By Stephanie Irvine The Veterans Assistance Commission is making moves with the appointment of Eric Peterson as its new superintendent, effective October 15. A Superintendent Review Committee was formed in September, and two meetings were held. The first of the two meetings, held September 3, established a job posting to be initially posted internally. Shortly […]