Republicans, Democrats blame each other for stalemate. By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com The last day on the job for the Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope was Thursday. The office will be vacant on Friday. “We have to reeducate ourselves to fight the corruption that exists under the Capitol dome,” Sen. Jill Tracy, R–Quincy, […]
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Lawmakers Pass Second Follow-Up Measure to Last Year’s Criminal Justice Reform
House sponsor hopes bill will help implement 2021’s SAFE-T Act. By GRACE KINNICUTT Capitol News Illinoisans gkinnicutt@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers, this week, passed a bill clarifying issues around the massive criminal justice reform bill that passed with the support of the Illinois Legislative Black Caucus last year. On a 67-42 vote, the House voted […]
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Peotone American Legion Post 392 Fish Fry
Peotone American Legion Post 392, 109 E. North St., is hosting their monthly fish fry on Saturday January 8, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., or until all sold out. Perch is $12 and includes French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Catfish and shrimp currently are unavailable. Desserts are available for purchase at $2 each from the […]
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DCFS Worker Fatally Stabbed During Home Visit
Sangamon County man in custody. By BETH HUNDSDORFER Capitol News Illinois bhundsdorfer@capitolnewsillinois.com SPRINGFIELD – Sangamon County authorities are holding a Thayer man suspected in the stabbing death of an Illinois Department of Children and Family Services worker. Police arrived at the home in Thayer – a small town 20 miles south of Springfield – in […]
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2022 Peotone Village Vehicle Stickers
The Village of Peotone adopted an annual vehicle sticker last June. All vehicles parked or housed within the village are required to have vehicle stickers. Stickers can be purchased January 1 through February 15 at village hall or by mail. Passenger cars, pick-up trucks, cycles, motor homes, and neighborhood vehicles (golf carts) are $30. Senior […]
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62nd Annual Will County Coin Club Rare Coin Show
On Sunday, February 27, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m, the Will County Coin Club will host its 62nd annual Rare Coin Show, at the Clarion Hotel and Convention Center, 411 S. Larkin Avenue in Joliet. The show features the Pete McCoy youth auction at 1:30 p.m., for ages 14 and under and includes raffles […]
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Village Board Approves $391K to Remodel Police Department
By Eric Peterson The Village of Manteno held its biweekly board meeting on January 3. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, a moment of silence led by Mayor Nugent, was had by all in honor of critically injured officer Tyler Bailey and fallen officer Sergeant Marlene Rittmanic of the Bradley Police Department., Early on during the […]
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Bradley Police Dept. Officer Donations
From the Bradley Police Department: Due to the overwhelming requests of support throughout the community, donation accounts have been set up at Federated Bank. Any and all donations may be made at any Federated Bank to: Marlene Rittmanic Memorial Fund and/or Tyler Bailey Support Fund.
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Family of Frank Woss Thank You
The family of Frank Woss wishes to extend their sincere thanks to all who came to celebrate the life of our dad. Dad passed away after an extremely enjoyable evening with his family. We wish to thank the Peotone Fire Department who, over a three year period, made countless rescues for our dad. We’d also […]