Peotone’s Police Chief took to social media late in the afternoon on Thursday, February 8. He said the alleged threat was brought to the attention of authorities late Wednesday evening and an investigation was conducted immediately involving Peotone Police, the Will County Sheriff’s Department, and the Peotone School District Administration. Through the investigation, it was […]
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Franciscan Health Olympia Fields Redesignated as Acute Stroke Ready Hospital
Franciscan Health Olympia Fields has been re-designated as an Acute Stroke Ready hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health, the hospital announced recently. “We serve a somewhat aging community and with that comes an increased risk of stroke,” said Vernell Johnson III, MD, chief medical officer and vice president of medical affairs at Franciscan […]
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Chicago Heights Building Completely Destroyed by Fire
The fire started shortly before 6 a.m. at the Morgan Li furniture factory, 1101 Washington, in Chicago Heights. All employees of the family-owned and run business, were safe. The owner stated, “We will do everything we can do to rebuild what was lost and continue to support our people and the entire Chicago Heights community.” […]
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Register Now for Forest Preserve Successful Beekeeping Workshops
If you’ve always dreamed of beekeeping but didn’t know where to start, the Forest Preserve District of Will County is offering an Introduction to Successful Beekeeping Workshop this winter. The weekly beekeeping course will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesdays, February 21 through March 28, at Plum Creek Nature Center in Crete Township. […]
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Village Woods Achieves Deficiency-Free IDPH Survey
For the second consecutive year, Village Woods Retirement and Assisted Living received a deficiency-free survey from the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH). “Congratulations to the staff at Village Woods for their deficiency-free Assisted Living Survey,” said Megan Tengerstrom, vice president of operations. “This speaks to staff members’ dedication to following regulations and providing the […]
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Peotone Library News
Register for events on the website calendar, or call the library at 708-258-3436. Adult Winter Reading: Read for a chance to win a gift basket through February 28, with the drawing March 1. Mark those calendars for the Friends Spring Book Sale – April 13-15. Youth Services February 16: Middle School Book Talk, online, Thursday, […]
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Families Invited to Kids’ Fair on Presidents’ Day
Plainfield event features interactive activities and local services. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant invites families to attend a Kids’ Fair on Monday, February 20, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Troy Middle School, 5800 W. Theodore Street, Plainfield. The free event features interactive and educational activities by local organizations, businesses, and government agencies. “This event […]
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PHS Announces First Semester Honor Rolls
Peotone High School recently announced students named to its first semester honor rolls. Congratulations to the following students! Superior Honor Roll: 4.0 and above Seniors: Yosef Abdeh, Margaret Begley, Kyle Gaidamavice, Julia Giese, William Graffeo, Cameron Greenquist, Mattea Griffin, Aiden Hamm, Kristen Heintz, Isabella Johnson, Madyson Kibelkis, Eris Lanclos, Nicholas LaPapa IV, Connor McCleverty, Sydnee […]
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Dueling Pianos FUNdraiser March 11; Get Tickets Now
Gather friends and join in a high energy, all request, sing-along, clap-along, Rock-‘n-Roll, comedy piano show, where the audience is just as much a part of the show as the entertainers! Child Network and Ascension Saint Mary are bringing The FUN Pianos! Show back to Kankakee County on Saturday, March 11, at the Quality Inn […]
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Legion Auxiliary Hosting Gold Star Family Luncheon
The American Legion Auxiliary, Peotone Unit 392, in conjunction with American Legion Auxiliary, Department of Illinois Division 2, District 11, will host a Gold Star Family Luncheon on Sunday, February 26, at noon, at the Post Home, 109 E. North Street. All Gold Star Family members are invited to attend. For more information or to […]