The sixth-month grace period the Village of Peotone extended to the Peotone Sportsmen’s Club property, located at 29913 S. Harlem Ave., has come to an end.
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Old Mill Fall Fest was best ever
There’s probably nothing that will ever diminish Ed Nelson’s enthusiasm for Peotone’s iconic windmill, or his energy promoting it.
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Peotone High School celebrates Homecoming
Peotone High School celebrated its Homecoming over the weekend with a parade featuring student groups, Grand Marshal Tammy Hoffman and, of course, the football team. The Blue Devils were led by Nick Cronin as they shutout Reed-Custer 40-0 to send the crowd home happy.
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Judy A. Carlson, 71
Judy A. Carlson, 71, of Peotone, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2026, at her home. Born April 18, 1955, in Chicago, she was the daughter of William and Annette Lestinsky Paprocki. Judy was married to Jeffrey R. Carlson, who passed away March 30, 2013, after 20 years of marriage. For many years, Judy […]
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Peotone honors first responders
Peotone police firefighters were treated to a First Responders and Military Cookout on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City and the Pentagon.
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Peotone speeds storm cleanup with neighbor help
Storm cleanup in Peotone took less than a month instead of several months, thanks to help from neighboring municipalities and townships. Public Works Supervisor Bob Hennke credited the relationships with Beecher and surrounding communities for the speed.
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Peotone parks prepare for fall events
Summer programming has wrapped up and fall events are right around the corner at the Peotone Park District. The district is preparing for its Zombie Run/Walk 5k, a Halloween Dance, and other events, including a Stained-Glass Witch class, self-defense classes and more.
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Peotone celebrates historic mill with two-day festival
Things are looking good for Millie.
The 154-year-old mill at 427 W. Corning Ave. made it through the unprecedented August storms with minimal damage, and Peotone Historical Society officials are grateful for that. They are even more grateful she’s getting so much support from the village.
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St. Laurence High breaks ground for huge new fieldhouse
St. Laurence High School breaks ground on a 34,000-square foot fieldhouse to be ready for the 2027-28 academic year
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Joseph G. Simunovich Jr., 79
Joseph G. Simunovich Jr., 79, of Peotone, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026. Born on March 8, 1947, in Joliet, he was the son of the late Joseph G. Sr. and Frances Simunovich. Joe is survived by his two sons, Joseph and Jon Simunovich; his two grandsons, Matthew and Joseph; and two granddaughters, Samantha […]