February was an important month for our state and national history. We celebrated Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, Presidents Day, and Black History Month, among other notable milestones. There are many quotes from Mr. Lincoln that have resonated throughout history. But I think this one rings true in Springfield: “If you would win a man to your […]
1. Why did you decide to run for trustee? To represent our community, to have a voice and a vote that counts toward the outcome. I enjoy working together with our residents and businesses of our Village. To help and support our Administration, Public works, and Police department to better serve the community and keep it safe. […]
1. Why did you decide to run for trustee? I chose to run for trustee to make a difference. As a member of our community, I feel that the best interest of the community has not always been taken into consideration. I want to change that by taking a community first approach with my actions […]
1. Why are you running for the Board of Education? I enjoy being involved in the community, not just living in it. Both my family and my husband’s were established and have grown up in the district. The Christensen’s and Becker’s have enjoyed being a part of the Peotone School District and community since the […]
1. Why did you decide to run for trustee? I have decided to run again for the trustee position so I can continue working for the Village of Peotone. I am very passionate about the current projects I am working on. Furthermore, I would like to continue to be involved in the decision-making process and address […]
1. Why did you decide to run for trustee? Many of my neighbors I have spoken to feel that time and time again they are not being heard. I’ve decided to run because I feel it’s important to fill the Trustee position with people that have a willingness to make a positive change with the […]
1. Why did you decide to run for trustee? I have lived and had a business in Peotone for over 20 years now, I am running for no Reason other then to be “the Peoples voice” as a trustee, to make Peotone a place to live with good services, strong values and provide a more […]
1. Why did you decide to run for trustee? I’ve decided to run for trustee because I feel like I have something to give with my knowledge and past experiences in town. I don’t believe in the “business as usual” style of politics. I believe that what applies to one, should apply to all. 2. […]
1. Why did you decide to run for trustee? I was first asked by Mayor Cross to fill a vacant two-year term. As the end of that term came closer, I decided to run again as we were making progress on many fronts, and I wanted to continue to be a change agent for our community. […]
By Andrea Arens The Peotone School Board meeting was business as usual. Three board members, Dawn Love, Tim Stoub, and Jennifer Moe were absent. The milk contract was approved. There’s a $0.02 increase per half pint. The asbestos abatement bid for Peotone Intermediate Center came in at $42,300 and was unanimously approved. Work will be […]
