Peotone American Legion Post 392 is hosting their monthly fish fry Saturday January 8th from 4:30-6:30 pm or until all sold out. Perch is $12 and includes French fries, cole slaw, bread and butter. Catfish and shrimp are unavailable due to supply issues. Desserts available for purchase for $2 each from the Auxiliary.
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Ring in the New Year with Three Simple Financial Resolutions
(StatePoint) The New Year offers the perfect time for a fresh start and a renewed commitment to getting finances back on track after a season of spending – one where many Americans felt the effects of the pandemic on their wallets even before the onset of the holidays. In fact, COVID-19 has already prompted consumers […]
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Locals Help Mayfield, KY
On Friday, December 11, a tornado considered to be at least an F3, with wind speeds between 158 and 206 mph, originated in Arkansas and was on the ground for more than 220 miles. It struck Mayfield, Kentucky, about 9:30 p.m. and leveled most of the town of about 10,000 residents. leaving a path of […]
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New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Keep
(StatePoint) It’s no secret that many people wait for a new year to commit to implementing better habits. They’ll start eating more vegetables next week, they’ll cut out wine with dinner next month, and they’ll use their gym membership next year. These are things you’ve heard before, and likely even things you’ve said yourself. So, […]
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Pandemic Takes Tolls on Schools
Report card reflects impact COVID has had on districts! By Bob Bong and Peter Hancock One year after COVID-19 scrambled the state’s public school system with schools alternating between in-person and remote learning because of uncertainty caused by the pandemic, the Illinois State Board of Education has released its school report card for public schools. […]
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St. Paul’s Cookie Walk a Sweet Success
The Women’s Fellowship Guild of St. Paul’s UCC in Monee sold an estimated 5,000 cookies during its annual Cookie Walk on December 11. The event, a fundraiser for the church’s mission programs, was sold out around noon. More than 25 volunteers baked all those sweet holiday treats, but Ellen Hermann took the Star Baker honors […]
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Monee Historical Society Settles in With First Christmas Tree
The Monee Historical Society decorated its first Christmas tree at the newly dedicated Heritage Center last weekend. Residents and MHS members, including Thomas and Rachel White, were invited to bring an ornament with their family name and date to be placed on the tree for years to come. MHS President Christi Holston said many new […]