By Stephanie Irvine Village residents took to social media to express concerns over the width of the streets, particularly at intersections within the new downtown streetscape that feature bump-out curbing. For many residents, the bump-out curbing at intersections along Second Street appeared too narrow for two larger vehicles to pass simultaneously. The village directly addressed concerns […]
Author Archives: Andrea Arens
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Editorial: Support or Stop Complaining
By Andrea Arens My son performed in community theater last month. It was his second time performing in the ensemble cast for Acting Out Theatre Company. He volunteers countless hours along with the entire cast to put on a production that’s outdoors and hosts an auction that benefits a local charity. This year, as the […]
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Vedette Sports Report
By Jeff Vorva Manteno resident Tony Pashos is now a Lockport Legend. The former football player joined 20 other alumni of Lockport Township High School in an inaugural hall-of-fame-like ceremony dubbed the Lockport Legends on July 26 at Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville. “It was surreal,” Pashos said of finding out about the honor. The […]
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Back-to-School Health Tips for a Successful School Year
(StatePoint) A new school year brings with it fresh opportunity, excitement, and, sometimes, anxiety for parents and students. Medical experts say that addressing health-related issues can help make for a stress-free back-to-school season. “Opening the lines of communication with your child and their physician to talk about nutrition, physical activity, and the steps you can […]
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Construction Doesn’t Stop Peotone’s 37th Annual Car Show
By Stephanie Irvine Though construction for Peotone’s downtown streetscape is ongoing, it didn’t stop the local non-profit organization the Peotone Car Club from holding its 37th annual car show downtown, just a block away from where it previously has hosted the event. The club, led by President Todd Sandberg, is fairly small but always gets […]
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Manhattan Police Blotter: July 27-July 31
Disclaimer: Charges against each defendant are merely accusations, with all defendants presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. On July 28, officers arrested William Morris, 25, of Joliet, after conducting a traffic stop at Rt. 52 and Baker Road. Morris was found to be in possession of cannabis and a pill bottle, […]
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Peotone Police Blotter: July 26-August 1
On July 29, in the 100 block of Fourth Street, a complainant advised damage occurred on Friday evening while his vehicle was parked on the street by his residence. The Peotone Officer gathered all pertinent information and completed a report. On July 30, an accident involving a Semi and passenger vehicle occurred in the 400 block […]
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Crete Park District to Add Fitness Court, Ribbon Cutting August 15
By Karen Haave A project two years in the making is about to come to fruition, and Crete Park District officials couldn’t be happier. A new Fitness Court will open next month, with a festive ribbon-cutting ceremony at Swiss Valley Park. The event takes place at 4:30 p.m. on August 15. “We are so excited […]
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For Healthy Aging, Avoid These Common Obstacles to Good Nutrition
(StatePoint) Proper nutrition is critical to older adults’ overall vitality, providing energy, helping to control weight, and even preventing and managing some diseases. Unfortunately, 10 percent of older people don’t eat enough, while one-third eat too much, according to HealthinAging.org, which is the Health in Aging Foundation’s online public education resource. Such nutritional imbalances may […]
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Legion Post Auxiliary Unit 392 Approaching 100th Anniversary
By Karen Haave Peotone American Legion Post Auxiliary Unit 392 is approaching its 100th Anniversary, but there’s no slowing them down. The group installed new officers last week, with new terms for President Ann Nagel, Treasurer Paula Prium, Sgt.-at-Arms Jane Jones, Chaplain Carrie Wick, Secretary Lizz Manning, and Vice President Leslie Joslin. Some of the […]