By Dennis Bowling With the IHSA post season regional tournament just around the corner, the seeding portion will be coming up very soon. Look for the Beecher Bobcats to get a very respectable seed on February 7. Beecher is heading into the post-season play with plenty of momentum, as the Bobcats beat host Reed-Custer, 71-62, […]
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Lady Devils Finish With a First Place Mark
By Dennis Bowling Peotone Coach Steve Strough is the best in the Illinois Central Eight Conference. For the past two years, the Blue Devils have accomplished a remarkable feat and have not lost a single solitary contest. They also managed to finish their season in an impressive way on February 6. The Blue Devils senior […]
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Families Invited to Kids’ Fair on Presidents’ Day
Plainfield event features interactive activities and local services. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites families to attend a Kids’ Fair on Monday, February 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore Street, Plainfield. The free event features interactive and educational activities by local organizations, businesses, and government agencies. “This event […]
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Moraine Valley names two board members to fill vacancies
The Moraine Valley Community College Board of Trustees has selected two district residents to fill vacancies left by board members who resigned last month. Jaclyn O’Day, of Palos Park, was sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and Tiffany Robinson, of Robbins, was sworn in on Tuesday, Jan. 31. O’Day has over 15 years of experience […]
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Chicago Christian, Southwest Chicago Christian schools name new superintendent
From staff reports Mark A. Hamstra has been named as superintendent for Southwest Chicago Christian School and Chicago Christian High School beginning with the 2023-24 school year. “I am excited about this opportunity, especially due to the foundational experience I had at CCHS and the vision I have to lead the community forward,” said Hamstra […]
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PHS Announces First Semester Honor Rolls
Peotone High School recently announced students named to its first semester honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! Superior Honor Roll: 4.0 and above Seniors: Yosef Abdeh, Margaret Begley, Kyle Gaidamavice, Julia Giese, William Graffeo, Cameron Greenquist, Mattea Griffin, Aiden Hamm, Kristen Heintz, Isabella Johnson, Madyson Kibelkis, Eris Lanclos, Nicholas LaPapa IV, Connor McCleverty, Sydnee […]
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Manteno Magic Show Choir to Celebrate 40th Season of Competition
By: Madeleine Willis In 1983, Manteno Magic Show Choir began a legacy of inspiring an audience through hard work, determination, and commitment. As the group takes the stage to compete in their 40th season, they will “Follow the Light” and put on a show that is energetic and fun. Michael Snyder began the show choir […]
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Chris Singleton tries to inspire Independence Jr. High students
By Kelly White Former professional athlete and current inspirational speaker and best-selling author, Chris Singleton brought his message of unity and racial reconciliation to students Tuesday at Independence Jr. High. While Singleton met in person with sixth- to eighth-graders at the Palos Heights junior high, his talk was live streamed to fifth-graders at Navajo Heights […]
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Annual Show Choir Competition, ‘The Main Event,’ Hosted by Manteno Show Choirs this Weekend
By: Madeleine Willis The Manteno Main Event is an annual Show Choir Competition hosted at Manteno High School. This year Main Event will be held on February 10-11. The Main Event is put on by the Manteno Show Choirs, students and families, the show choir boosters, Manteno Community School District faculty and staff, community members, […]
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Devils Take Timothy Christian
By Dennis Bowling Peotone junior Madison Schroeder just loves to play basketball. On the court, she’s always able to drive to the basket, deliver many crisp passes to her teammates, or lead the fast break, and she did all of that very well on February 4. Schroeder, a 5-foot-10 guard, had a great game, along […]