By Andrea Arens A routine monthly Peotone School Board meeting produced nothing earth shattering but a bunch of interesting tidbits the community might want to know. Business manager Adrian Fulgencio said the Consumer Price Index came in at 6.5 percent, which will allow the district to levy up to 5 percent. Elementary school principal Carol […]
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Letter to Ed.: McBride
Dear Editor: Seriously, Peotone? You spent how many tens-of-thousands of dollars on that parking area? This “design” is an absolute joke! Was any thought given to vehicles larger than a small car making a turn into the lot? If our pickup truck can hardly make the turn, what makes you think a snowplow can do […]
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Shrove Dinner
Mark your calendars for St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church Council of Catholic Women’s 50th Shrove Tuesday Beef Dinner on February 21. Tickets available soon!
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Free Webinars for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. One-in-three teens in the U.S. is a victim of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse from a dating partner. These violent relationships have serious consequences for victims – putting them at higher risk for substance abuse, eating disorders, risky sexual behavior, suicide, and adult re-victimization. Clove […]
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St. Mary’s Fundraiser
Get some Cranky Mike’s Popcorn at Ascension St. Mary’s. Ascension Saint Mary’s Hospital Auxiliary is hosting a Cranky Mike’s Popcorn Fundraiser on Thursday, January 26, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., in the Circle Lobby outside of the Gathering Grounds Coffee and Gift Shop. Please enter through the main entrance of the hospital. Your support […]
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Monthly Mass/Adoration at St. Rose of Lima Chapel
St. Rose of Lima Chapel, 486 W. Merchant Street, Kankakee, will celebrate monthly Mass on Friday, January 27, at 6 p.m. Please enter through the west door under the canopy. An elevator is nearby. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament also is held every Wednesday afternoon from 3-5 p.m. Please enter through the west door. All […]
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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: Stop by the library and get a winter reading bookmark and read for a chance to win a gift basket; runs through February 28. Youth Services January 26: In the Kitchen with Ms. Sarah, Thursday, online, at 5 p.m. […]
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Letter to the Editor: Mayor Peter March
Dear Editor and All Village Residents: As we move into 2023, I feel it is important for all to see what their village government has accomplished for them in the past year. There was a great deal done with our limited budget and small staff. Here is an accounting of some of our accomplishments in […]
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Trailer Code Ordinance to be Reviewed by Peotone Village Board
By Andrea Arens At the Peotone Village Board Meeting, a social media storm over the village posting a code reminder that trailers are not allowed to be parked in driveways led to one attendee showing up to address it. Justin Chapman received a violation for a parked trailer in his driveway. He addressed the board […]