The Peotone Police Department promoted Officer Kenneth Burrow to the position of sergeant, with Chief David DeMik reporting to the village board that Burrow was ranked first on the eligibility list. DeMik asserted Burrow was well qualified for the position.
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Beecher, Crete and Monee hit hardest by storms
For Eastern Will County residents, July 27, 2026, probably will be remembered for the damages left in the wake of torrential rainfall and violent wind bursts.
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Marjorie E. Hudson, 86
Marjorie E. Hudson, 86, of West Lafayette, Indiana, formerly of Peotone, passed away on July 23, 2026. Born on October 30, 1939, in Hammond, Indiana, she was the daughter of Albert and Ruth (Mathews) Veenstra. She married Eugene “Rip” Hudson on January 6, 1961. Together they have three children – Vic, Carin, and Phillip “Duke.” […]
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Barbara Ann Koehn, 74
Barbara Ann Koehn, 74, of Peotone, died on July 27, 2026, at Riverside Hospital in Kankakee. Born at Silver Cross Hospital in Joliet on August 2, 1951, she was the daughter of Harris and Kathleen (Batson) Koehn. Barb was educated in the Peotone schools and graduated from Peotone High School in 1969. She attended Southern […]
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Legacy Garden dedicated to late Peotone Fire Battalion Chief
Loved ones, friends, and colleagues gathered at a dedication ceremony honoring longtime Peotone Fire Protection District member and trustee, Bill Osborne, outside Peotone Station 83 on July 16.
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Sim resigns from Peotone Parks Board
The Peotone Park Board of Commissioners has a vacancy after Barb Sim resigned at the end of the July 14 meeting.
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Harris announces $560,000 coming to area libraries
State Sen. Napoleon Harris III announced that Peotone libraries would be receiving almost $30,000 in grant money from the Secretary of State’s office.
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Eagle Scout hopeful sponsors Diaper Drive
Aspiring Eagle Scout Jacob Brasel has created a Diaper Drive for Anew, a nonprofit organization.
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New stop signs coming soon to Peotone
The Peotone Village Board discussed adding stop signs throughout town to cut down on speeding and improve safety at its April 27 meeting.
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Peotone Parks plan golf outing fundraiser
The Peotone Park District is planning a golf outing for this fall to provide residents with something fun to do while also generating revenue for the district.