On Saturday, June 10, some 500+ participants will gather at the annual Relay For Life of Kankakee County at Bishop McNamara Catholic School to help the American Cancer Society attack cancer from every angle. This year, the event will celebrate its 28th anniversary. The opening ceremony begins at 2 p.m., at the main stage, followed […]
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Geologic Story of Kankakee Valley March 18
Don’t miss your second chance to witness this exciting lecture, “The Geologic Story of Kankakee Valley,” about the geologic history and formation of Kankakee Valley, presented by local geology enthusiast and museum intern, Abigeil Davis. The event will be held on Saturday, March 18, at 11 a.m., at the Kankakee County Museum, 801 South Eighth […]
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Weekly Lenten Soup Supper/Worship Service
At-a-Glance: The Greater Peotone Clergy Association will host its weekly Lenten soup supper and worship service on Wednesday, March 8, at Immanuel United Church of Christ in Peotone. The soup supper begins at 6 p.m. and will be followed by the worship service at 7 p.m. All are invited to attend.
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar, or call the library at 708-258-3436. Mark those calendars for the Friends Spring Book Sale – April 13-15. Youth Services March 2: Teen Advisory Board Meeting, Thursday, at 4:30 p.m. March 3: Teen Book Club, Friday, at 7:45 a.m., Peotone High School March 7: Bookworm Buddies, Tuesday, at […]
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Helping Hands
Helping Hands Food Pantry will be open to all area residents (including senior citizens and adults both with or without children who reside within the boundaries of the Peotone School District and are in need of food assistance) on Wednesdays, March 8 and 22, from 1 to 5:30 p.m., at the Community Presbyterian Mission Building […]
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Editorial: Thank you Peotone Girls Basketball Team
By Andrea Arens I don’t profess to be a sports person. My kid was always involved in fine arts. My dad was into cars. I usually watch sports with my husband who gives me the play by play and lets me know what calls the refs are making. This year, that all changed. I read […]
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Peotone Routs St. Joseph Ogden, 55-39, in 2nd Semifinal
By Dennis Bowling Peotone senior Madyson Kibelkis is without a doubt, one of the top players in Class 2A girls basketball circles. Kibelkis, who employs that good old fashion midwestern work ethic, joined a very select group on February 21. Kibelkis scored her fourth point, the first of two free throws, which put her into […]
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AI Gun Detection Software Demonstrated at BBCHS
By Andrea Arens You never think violence can happen in a small town until it does. Last week, there was a gun threat at Peotone High School, and it wasn’t the first. Technology can help protect, though. New AI (artificial intelligence) gun detection software can recognize a gun within seconds and send alerts to phones […]
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Peotone Board Hears Wine Bar Proposal
By Andrea Arens Laurin Stauffenberg presented a business proposal to the Peotone Village Board for the concept of The Lush Vine Wine Bar. The building isn’t purchase yet so there’s quite a bit to accomplish before it could appear downtown but the proposal sounded promising to the Village Board. The Lush Vine would included wines, […]
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Lady Devils Take Regional Championship
By Dennis Bowling Peotone senior Mady Kibelkis, who is among the top three in academic standing in her class, is in her element on the basketball court, playing a game she truly loves. On February 17, Kibelkis showed that love, by turning in a truly legendary performance. Kibelkis, a 5-foot-8 shooting guard, registered a remarkable […]