By Karen Haave A hardworking group of hometown cheerleaders is racking up some accolades and cheers of their own in area competitions. Dynasty CheerAbilities, 17 teens determined to overcome myriad challenges, are taking home top honors in some prestigious contests, including Jamfest, a major cheerleading competition in Indianapolis that draws thousands of participants. “Dynasty went […]
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The Knowledge Exchange Potpourri Lecture Series
The Potpourri Lecture Series, through the Park Forest Library, offers stimulating and thought provoking as well as entertaining programming and is co-organized by participants of The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) and often includes guest lecturers and presenters from TKE and Governors State University. This Thursday, March 2, at 10:30 a.m., The Knowledge Exchange will feature “Tony […]
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Peotone High School Jazz & Java
Peotone High School’s Fine Arts Department will host their annual Jazz and Java event on Friday, March 3, at 6 p.m., at Peotone High School. The free event features performers from the fine arts program and a performance from PHS’s show choir, Powerhouse. Beverages and snacks will be served. Donations are strongly encouraged, with all […]
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Always Looking Forward Key to Centenarians Longevity
By Karen Haave Raymond D. Lynch makes turning 100 look easy. The secret to reaching centenarian status, he says, is simple: “I always looked forward to the next 100 years!” But according to a family member, “He loves McDonald’s cheeseburgers and chocolate shakes. He must consider them health foods, since they’ve helped him make it […]
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Beecher Blood Drive March 11
Please consider donating blood and help transform lives on March 11, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Beecher Fire Department’s meeting room, 711 Penfield Street. Currently, there is a shortage of life saving blood. Type “O” is the most universal blood used, but all types are in low supply. To make an appointment, […]
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Peotone FFA Successful at Section 10 Proficiency Awards
Peotone FFA has had a long tradition of competing with Supervised Agricultural Experiences in Proficiency Awards. The plaques form rows on the walls in the Peotone High School agriculture rooms, dating from the 1950s to the 2020s. This year, students continue to add hardware to that wall. On Wednesday, February 15, eight students competed in […]
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Fantastic Season Comes to an End With a Nail Biting Loss for the Devils
By Dennis Bowling Peotone’s exceptional junior Madison Schroeder played the best game of her career, however, time just ran out for the Blue Devils on February 23, as Fieldcrest eliminated Peotone, 68-64, in three very exciting overtime sessions, to win the Class 2A title game of the Coal City Sectional in Coal City. Although Peotone’s […]
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Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Frankfort Reopens
Open house planned for March 15 Franciscan Health Outpatient Therapy Frankfort is set to reopen February 27, representatives announced. “We’re extremely pleased to be able to bring these services back to the community,” said Laurie Shellito, director of rehabilitation services for Franciscan Health Olympia Fields. “We look forward to offering our patients one-to-one skilled therapy, […]
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Community Resources Fair March 11
St. Paul Lutheran Church, 6201 Vollmer Road, Matteson, and Redeeming Love Apostolic Church will host a Community Resources Fair at St. Paul Lutheran Church on Saturday, March 11, from noon until 4 p.m. More than 40 organizations, including ones providing assistance with housing, utility bills, health, senior services, and safety will be present to provide […]