By Karen Haave A couple of falling beams won’t stop Peotone Historical Society’s 22nd annual Old Mill Fest. It’s happening on September 15, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The historic, 152-year-old German smock mill – affectionately dubbed “Millie” – has been repaired, and the fest will go on, according to PHS President Ed Nelson. […]
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Vietnam Wall a Moving Event
By Karen Haave The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall lists the names of more than 58,000 service members who gave their lives between 1957 and 1975. But one in particular earned a special tribute when the 375-foot-long replica, of the monument in Washington, D.C., was displayed last week in Monee. First Lieutenant William H. Gottschalk, HMM-262, MAG-36, […]
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Peotone’s Friends of the Library Celebrates 10 years
Not many volunteer organizations keep the same members for 10 years, and counting, but the Peotone Friends of the Library has. This month, September 22 marks the 10th-year anniversary of coming together as lovers of books to support their local library. What started off as just volunteering to help, blossomed into a friendship group that’s […]
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Kankakee Hires New Comptroller from Within
By Andrea Arens At the Tuesday, September 3, Kankakee City Council meeting, aldermen approved the appointment by Mayor Chris Curtis of current Assistant Comptroller Paula Rogers to the position of comptroller. The position recently was vacated by Elizabeth Kubal, who has been installed in the new position of City Manager. Mayor Curtis specifically cited her […]
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Vedette Sports Report
By Jeff Vorva Beecher’s boys soccer team went on an offensive explosion in back-to-back games and a pair of players broke records and hit milestones. On Sept. 3, the Bobcats mauled St. Anne 10-0 and two days later crushed Illinois Lutheran, 9-0. Logan Wilkins score three goals in the St. Anne game while Wences Baumgartner […]
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PEOTONE POLICE BLOTTER: August 23-September 2
Aug 25, 2024 Location: 400 Blk E. South St. Details: Domestic Disturbance Officers spoke with both parties involved; one party agreed to leave the premises for the remainder of the evening. No additional incidents occurred. Aug 28, 2024 Location: N Harlem at Peotone-Beecher Rd Details: Accident Upon Officers arrival there were 2 vehicles involved […]
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Service with a Smile
EMA volunteer Mike Larson was one of dozens of public safety personnel out on the streets of Monee on Saturday. EMA staff and members of the Monee Police Department were busy keeping the route orderly, while Fall Fest parade participants lined up that morning. Every time someone approached, Larson patiently explained the parade would be […]
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Devils take Marengo, 42-13
In another non-conference game in Marengo, Peotone won in an exciting game. Senior Chase Rivera led the Devils with 149 totals yards and 3 touchdowns. Seniors Wyatt Smith added 78 total yards and one touchdown, and Connor Pasch had 59 total yards and 2 touchdowns, while junior Tucker Cain recorded 54 total yards. On defense, […]
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Panthers beat Plano, 27-6
Another exciting win for Manteno as the Panthers battled the Reapers to come out on top. Niko Akiyama lead in rushing yards with 149 followed by Connor Harrod with 33 and Tyler Buehler with 11. Niko Akiyama scored two touchdowns and Connor Harrod also cored two touchdowns. Maddox Toepper was 3 of 4 on the […]
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Heat Wave Ignites Crop Maturation Process, Sparks Concerns
By DANIEL GRANT FarmWeek After an unseasonably cool start to the grain fill period, a blast of hot air the last week of August kicked the crop maturation process into overdrive. The National Agricultural Statistics Service reported 10 percent of the corn crop was mature and 62 percent was dented in Illinois as of August […]