American Veterans Service Dog Academy announces partnership with KCC. Beginning January 21, from 8:30 – 11 a.m., at KCC/AVSDA will offer a new PTSD Service Dog Handler Training Program. Through this collaboration with KCC’s Continuing Education Program, enrolled veteran students, with documented medical necessity, will be able to participate and learn the basics of training […]
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Peotone Library News
Want to use the library’s digital collection and do not have a library card? Patrons my get a digital card through the library’s website on the Resources page, as well as check out online resources. Youth Services January 19: Middle School Book Talk, online, Thursday, at 5 p.m. January 21: Stuffed Animal Workshop, Saturday, at […]
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Peotone Liquor Store Burglarized
On December 30 at approximately 4:30 a.m., per Police Chief David DeMik, two unknown subjects broke the glass to Peotone Tobacco and Liquor and entered the business. The two offenders removed several bottles of alcohol from inside of the business and were driving a stolen SUV from Chicago. Chief DeMik said there were similar burglaries […]
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Peotone Candidates for Trustee
The candidates for village trustee were announced on village social media on January 5. Candidate statements will be published by The Vedette in March. Game On Bar & Grill is also hosting a Candidate Meet & Greet Wednesday, March 15th, from 6-8 p.m. Three Trustee seats (four-year terms) on the Peotone Village Board are up […]
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Peotone Library News
Residents may register for events on the website calendar or give the library a call at 708-258-3436. Keep checking the FB page, Instagram, and online calendar for more programs and updates. Youth Services January 12: Young Adult Book Talk, online, Thursday, at 5 p.m. January 13: Teen Book Club, Friday, at 7:45 a.m., at PHS. […]
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Stickers & Tags, Now on Sale!
Peotone vehicle stickers now are on sale and renewal forms were mailed to residents. The annual sticker is $30, but is discounted for seniors. All passenger vehicles, pick-up trucks, cycles, motorhomes, and neighborhood vehicles (golf carts), regularly parked or housed in the village, are required to have vehicle stickers. Vehicles must be registered by February […]
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Legion Fish Fry
At-a-Glance: Area residents are invited to Peotone American Legion Post 392’s monthly fish fry on Saturday, January 14, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., or sold out. Tickets are $12 and include perch, French fries, cole slaw, bread, and butter. Delicious desserts are available for $2 each, courtesy of the Auxiliary. Patrons may dine-in, with carry […]
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Peotone Chief Mort Retires
By Karen Haave Bill Mort has spent his entire adult life in public service. Now, after a myriad of accomplishments and just as many sacrifices, he is retiring as Chief of Police in Peotone. He says it’s time, “Well, you know, I’m not getting any younger. I’ll be 69 in May.” He says his family […]